Connecticut collects for Luca Cumani

Luca Cumani is looking forward to seeing Connecticut test his powers at a higher level later this summer following an impressive return to action in the totepool Pontefract Castle Stakes yesterday.

The son of New Approach struck three times during an excellent campaign in 2014 and ran a fine race in defeat when third in the Melrose Stakes at York in August.

He disappointed at Newmarket in October, however, and despite having been off the track since, he was the 4-7 favourite for his seasonal bow in the Listed feature in West Yorkshire.