3.35 COOLMORE NUNTHORPE STAKES

THERE have been many explosive examples of speed on show at York this week, but nothing is likely to match the brazen pace of this field, with today’s conditions expected to principally favour BATTAASH. Blue point lowered the colours of the selection at Royal ascot, where the climb to the line favoured Godolphin’s representative in the king’s Stand Stakes. however, Battaash was back to his brilliant best at Goodwood where he pulverised his rivals and this track is expected to suit a horse who boasts the ability to change gear a number of times. the ability to quicken in top-class contests run at championship pace is a rare commodity and Battaash can put his class to good use. Blue point appears the obvious danger given the history between the two rivals and William Buick will again no doubt try to pick the pocket of the selection late on.