Sergeant looks pure Gold

SERGEANT CECIL can make the transition from handicap company to Group One performer with a famous success in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot today.

The seven-year-old has been a wonderful servant to his connections over the years, capturing an historic treble in the Northumberland Plate, Ebor and Cesarewitch last season.

Trainer Rod Millman has upped his sights since and he lost little in defeat when a close second to the classy Millenary in the Doncaster Cup last year and he has been confined to Group company so far this season.