Murtagh likely to ride Dubawi Gold

JOHNNY MURTAGH is favourite to ride Dubawi Gold in the Qipco-sponsored Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.

With Richard Hughes leaning towards partnering stablemate Dick Turpin, connections of the Richard Hannon-trained colt are on the lookout for a new rider.

Murtagh has, however, already ridden Dubawi Gold and has developed a fine association with his owner, Andrew Tinkler.