Dermot Weld still hopeful of Rules run

Ante-post favourite Forgotten Rules remains in contention for the Gold Cup at Ascot on Thursday.

Trainer Dermot Weld has a close eye on the weather ahead of the showpiece five days and would not have been too thrilled to see the Berkshire track mainly escaping the rain that has hit many parts of Britain.

Speaking at Navan on Saturday he said: “He’s in great form and we’re very happy with him.