Nicholls goes high

David Nicholls is responsible for five of the 28 runners in the Vodafone Stewards’ Cup and the Thirsk trainer elected to go for high numbers at today’s draw ceremony for the big handicap at Glorious Goodwood on Saturday.

By the time the 14th name had been drawn out of the hat, Nicholls had secured stalls positions for each of his runners, including favourites Lafi and Gift Horse, who are both priced at 11-2 with totesport.