Raise a glass to Famous Grouse

DRINK to the success of Famous Grouse in the Contract Journal Novice Stakes at Nottingham today.

The son of Selkirk may not be in the same league as his stable companion Trade Fair, who was third in last Saturday’s Darley Dewhurst Stakes, but he looks a useful prospect.

The Roger Charlton-trained colt made a most encouraging debut when the half-length runner-up to the more experienced Hilbre Island in a seven-furlong maiden at Newbury in July.