Halford wary of Express delivery in Post
The ante-post favourite is set to leave Halford’s Co Kildare stable this evening to prepare for the Group One test.
“The horse will have a canter in the morning and the plan is to fly over tomorrow evening. All is well and I couldn’t be happier with him,” he said.
“I’ve been told the ground is good to soft so there will be no excuses on that front.
The straight course at Doncaster is similar to the Curragh and it should suit him well. Frankie (Dettori) obviously knows the place and we’re very hopeful.
“The word at the Curragh is that Kevin Prendergast’s horse (Dunboyne Express) is working very well and he could be anything.
“But all we can do is get our own horse there in good shape and hope for the best.”
Like Casamento, Dubawi Gold was supplemented at a cost of £17,500 at Monday’s five-day stage but will be one of the outsiders in the colours of Eddie Stobart chief executive Andrew Tinkler.
Paul Hanagan was delighted after working his big-race mount Native Khan yesterday morning.
The title-chasing jockey was called up for the ride by trainer Ed Dunlop earlier this week, and Hanagan was pleased to get to know the grey during a spin on the Al Bahathri Polytrack in Newmarket.
The Azamour colt made it two wins from two starts in the Solario Stakes at Sandown in August and his big-race jockey hopes he can bridge the gap to top company on Town Moor.
“It went really well and I’m looking forward to the race now,” said Hanagan.
“It would cap a great season altogether if we can win another Group One.
“It looks a very tough race and he’s going to have to be good to win it, but he’s shown that he’s got ability and that he’s a nice horse.”
Brian Meehan sent out Crowded House to take this prize in 2008 and reports the unbeaten Titus Mills to be in top form.
“We’ve been pleased with him since his last race, his work has been excellent and the timing couldn’t be better,” said Meehan.
