Liberty may make seasonal debut in Jersey

AIDAN O’BRIEN’S Statue Of Liberty could make his eagerly-awaited seasonal debut in Wednesday’s Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot.

The Storm Cat colt has not been seen on course since winning the Coventry Stakes at this meeting last year and he could be joined by stablemates France, Miguel Dervantes and Salt Lake City in the seven-furlong event.

Sir Michael Stoute confirmed the progressive Arakan at yesterday’s five-day stage while Tim Easterby’s Somnus, one of last season’s top juveniles is also a possible.