Footstepsinthesand favourite for Classic double

Robert Pratt

The colt’s handler, Aidan O’Brien, was the last trainer to achieve the feat when he saddled Rock Of Gibraltar to win both races three years ago.

The Ballydoyle maestro is also responsible for Newmarket fourth Oratorio, Ad Valorem, Albert Hall, Dark Cheetah, Grand Central, Hills Of Arran and Showdance and his stable is 11-10 with Cashmans to lift the coveted prize.