Fifth has the ability to take a winning Position
AFTER some solid efforts in Group and Listed race company, FIFTH POSITION (3.40, nb) can show his superior class by taking the bet365 Cambridgeshire at Newmarket.
On his latest start the Roger Varian-trained gelding was not disgraced when fifth behind Duke Of Hazzard at Goodwood last month in a Group Three contest.
But his victory over Space Blues at Nottingham in April highlights his outstanding chances.
Space Blues has enhanced that performance by finishing second behind Too Darn at Deauville in July and third behind Advertise, also at Deauville, in August.
Earlier on the card MUMS TIPPLE (3.00, nap) can continue his glowing reputation by taking the Juddmonte
Middle Park Stakes.
Unbeaten in his two races, the colt has had his credentials enhanced by endless horses that have finished behind him by winning their next races in impressive fashion.
Also his winning performance at York last month, when coming home by 11 lengths, was breathtaking.
He will need to put in similar display with the unbeaten French hope Earthlight and the highly-rated Irish challenger Siskin in the field.
Pinatubo, rated the best juvenile of the season, is expected to have his credentials reinforced if HIGHLAND CHIEF (1.50) takes the Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes.
The selection had finished a respectable third behind Pinatubo at Ascot in June.
POYLE VINNIE (3.15) can bounce back to his best by taking Haydock’s feature event – the Virgin Bet Handicap. He has disappointed since success at Goodwood in July but is now back on a winning mark and will also appreciate this drop to five furlongs.