Shakespearean makes play for Curragh jackpot

SHAKESPEAREAN looks set to be sent to Ireland this weekend to bid for some of the massive prize-money on offer in Sunday’s Goffs Million Mile at the Curragh.

The Shamardal colt got off the mark in Group company with an impressive win in the Solario Stakes at Sandown last month, form which was boosted by a subsequent French Group Three victory for the runner-up Buzzword.

Trainer Mark Johnston has also given his charge a precautionary entry in Saturday’s Royal Lodge Stakes at Ascot, but a trip across the Irish Sea remains his primary objective.