Conquest bids for Ayr double

Conquest is set to bid to become the first sprinter since Coastal Bluff in 1996 to complete the Stewards’ Cup and Ayr Gold Cup double when he lines up in Scotland on Saturday.

Trainer William Haggas is keen to win the John Smith’s-sponsored handicap and Conquest looks like being his only runner as King’s Apostle, who was runner-up at Glorious Goodwood, is far from certain to take his chance.