Rocks bound for Haydock

Brian Meehan’s fast-improving inmate Red Rocks is a notable entry in the Petros Rose Of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock this Saturday.

The Galileo colt was last seen chasing home Rail Link in the Group One Grand Prix de Paris, having previously finished runner-up to Papal Bull in the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot.

And while he has pleased connections since his last outing, the three-year-old is not guaranteed to line up at the weekend.

“He is a possible runner at this moment and the decision to run is entirely up to Brian Meehan,” explained Jamie McCalmont, racing manager to owner Paul Reddam.

“He’s come out of his French race absolutely fine and is in good order.

“The winner won fair and square last time but we had to make the running which wasn’t ideal.

“We would like there to be plenty of pace in his next race so that could decide where we go with him.

“He seems to like quick ground and is proven on soft ground so he’s a versatile horse.

“We’re aiming towards the St Leger and we think he has the stamina, but you just don’t know at this stage.

“On the form he’s shown, if he runs at Haydock on Saturday then he’s got to have a very good chance.”