Godolphin pin National Stakes hopes on Rio

Rio De La Plata heads into Sunday’s Bank Of Scotland (Ireland) National Stakes with the weight of the Godolphin operation’s expectation on his back.

Fri, 14 Sep, 2007 - 16:31

Rio De La Plata heads into Sunday’s Bank Of Scotland (Ireland) National Stakes with the weight of the Godolphin operation’s expectation on his back.

Sheikh Mohammed’s team chose to supplement the colt for the Curragh Group One at great expense and connections admit he is the brightest light of their juvenile team.

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