Murtagh expecting ‘big run’ from Abbey

JOHNNY MURTAGH is excited about continuing his association with St Nicholas Abbey in what looks a vintage renewal of the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster today.

All 12 runners go to post having won their latest start, while St Nicholas Abbey is one of five colts in the field defending a 100% record.

Murtagh has partnered the Aidan O’Brien-trained colt to both his wins at the Curragh, the second coming in the Group Two Beresford Stakes – won last year by Sea The Stars.