Light facing tough test in double quest

Nick Grant

Light facing tough test in double quest
Wed, 23 Jun, 2004 - 01:00

The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt beat Rule Of Law, Let The Lion Roar and Percussionist in good style in the Epsom Derby earlier this month.

However, the runner-up and third were finishing fast and are both set to renew rivalry at the weekend after Godolphin forked out the €95,000 required to add Rule Of Law to the field.

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