Media in the spotlight

Connections of Media Hype are hoping their attempt to guarantee a place in the line-up has not harmed their chances of success in the 53rd John Smith’s Cup at York today.

It was felt the Elaine Burke-trained five-year-old might not make the cut when the weights were published, so he ran at Newmarket with the aim of getting a penalty to put him up the pecking order.

However, that did not go to plan and he was only fifth behind one of today’s rivals, Area Fifty One. To their great relief, Media Hype has managed a place in the maximum 20-strong line-up. A winner over the course and distance before that unsuccessful trip to Newmarket, the Burke team believe their charge has plenty going for him.