Clonard makes French connection
The Archipenko colt earned his place in the field by chasing home Ol’ Man River in the Beresford Stakes at the Curragh in late September, having previously won well on his debut at Galway.
Martin said: “I don’t think I’ve had a runner in a Group One race on the Flat before. I try and run them where I think they’re capable of running – whether that’s a point-to-point or a selling hurdle, or whatever. I think this horse is entitled to be there, so we’ll keep our fingers crossed.”
