Thought emerges as worthy Leger hope for Gosden

John Gosden’s formidable hand for next month’s Ladbrokes St Leger gained further strength as Thought Worthy confirmed himself a major player with victory in the Neptune Investment Management Great Voltigeur Stakes at York yesterday.

The master of Clarehaven has saddled three of the last five winners of the Doncaster Classic and while all eyes will be on 2000 Guineas and Derby hero Camelot as he aims to complete the Triple Crown, Gosden looks set to launch a fantastic team assault.

Irish Oaks heroine Great Heavens, Shantaram and Michelangelo could all be Town Moor-bound on September 15 and Thought Worthy confirmed his place in the squad with a teak-tough effort on the Knavesmire. Fourth in the Derby and third in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot, the 9-1 chance was ridden positively by William Buick, setting only steady fractions early on.