2.25 WEATHERBYS HAMILTON LONSDALE CUP

STRADIVARIUS will pocket a £1million bonus if he can land the odds and lift this prize for the second year running and it will take an enormous performance from one of the four-year-old’s eight rivals to deny him a mouthwatering payout. events to date have gone serenely for John Gosden’s talented stayer, who boasts copperbottomed stamina combined with an ability to change gear swiftly, attributes all too rare in a longdistance campaigner. a spring victory on the knavesmire in the Yorkshire and further victories at ascot and Goodwood have stamped the selection one of the premier stayers of the 21st century and his yard are enjoying a magnificent week. Desert Skyline chased home the selection in the Yorkshire cup and he could emerge as best of the rest.