Masterofthehorse thrown into Gordon Stakes shake-up

Former Aidan O’Brien inmate Masterofthehorse features among a final field of 10 runners in the Betfair Gordon Stakes on the opening day of Glorious Goodwood.

The Sadler’s Wells colt finished third in the Derby at Epsom and fourth in the Irish equivalent for the Ballydoyle maestro, but is now set for his first start for Newmarket handler Debbie Mountain.

Sir Michael Stoute’s Harbinger steps up in grade, having won a Chester maiden on his latest outing, as does the Richard Fahey-trained Firebet, victorious on his last three starts.

Impressive debut winner Urban Poet represents Mark Johnston, while Big Bound, Montaff and Parthenon are other interesting contenders.

Heliodor, Swindler and Tactic complete the field for the Group Three prize.