Time Test can successfully step up to Group class

Time Test looked a much improved performer when winning a handicap on his return at Newbury, and can make the successful step up to Group company in this afternoon’s Tercentenary Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Roger Charlton’s horse had decent form in three outings over seven furlongs as a juvenile, but seemed to really appreciate the step up in trip when making a winning return last month. Ryan Moore rode him with utmost confidence, and that proved well founded as he came from last to first in the straight in the 13-runner race.

He and runner-up Dissolution, who runs later on the card, pulled nicely clear of the remainder, and there’s every reason to expect the winner will improve further. This is certainly a tougher task, but the son of Group 1 winning mare Passage Of Time should have little trouble adjusting, and will be very hard to beat.