Dual Power-play looks on for Lynam

Sole Power appears increasingly likely to be allowed to join stable companion Slade Power in today’s Darley July Cup after trainer Eddie Lynam received an encouraging report on conditions from big-race jockey Richard Hughes on Friday.

Sole Power was a scintillating winner of the King’s Stand at Royal Ascot, but heavy rain in Newmarket throughout Thursday and into Friday morning threatened to scupper his participation in this weekend’s Group One feature.

However, the ground was widely reported to have held up well during Friday’s fixture and as long as there is no further deterioration in conditions, Lynam is set to launch a formidable twin assault.