Murphy looking to end on a high

It would be irregular if Ferdy Murphy failed to pocket at least one major spring prize and he suggested Riguez Dancer could be a horse to restore the status quo after success in the A. P. Security Handicap Chase at Ascot yesterday.

Three Scottish Grand Nationals, one Irish, 10 Cheltenham Festival winners and two Bet365 Gold Cups, including last year’s, attest the capability of Murphy to produce staying handicappers at just the right time.

This has been a lean season for his North Yorkshire stable with just 21 minor wins on the board and no Cheltenham arrows, including Riguez Dancer himself, particularly close to hitting the target but there are many of Murphy’s favourite races still to be staged.