Bookies quick to side with Cliffs in QE11 showdown

BOOKMAKERS have unanimously inserted Canford Cliffs as favourite in his defining clash with Makfi in Saturday’s Sony-sponsored Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot.

Richard Hannon’s colt finished third behind the French ace in the 2000 Guineas in May before gaining his revenge over a below-par Makfi in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

They both won on their next start, Canford Cliffs in the Sussex Stakes while Makfi caused waves in beating Goldikova at Deauville, and will arrive in Berkshire at the top of their game.