Rock ready to roll

John Oxx reports Saddler’s Rock to be in top condition ahead of the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday week.

Rock ready to roll
Mon, 10 Jun, 2013 - 01:00
Keith Hamer

The Currabeg trainer was pleased he decided no to run his classy stayer in the Saval Beg Stakes at Leopardstown on Friday even though it means going for Group One honours without the benefit of a prep run.

However, Saddler’s Rock, who was third in the Ascot showpiece 12 months ago, did at least run twice in Dubai in March.

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