The Tin Man has heart for battle

THE TIN MAN looks the value call to claim back-to-back renewals of the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, writes The Ferret.

James Fanshawe’s venerable sprinter won the big race by a neck 12 months, and yet he has never quite captured the racing public’s imagination.

Harry Angel, Redkirk Warrior and Merchant Navy have been the names on everyone’s lips in the build-up to this season’s renewal.

Fanshawe and The Tin Man, conversely, have gone about their business very much away from the spotlight. But that is precisely how the gifted Newmarket handler likes it.

The Tin Man has had one run this season, when sent off an uneasy 7-4 favourite in a Listed race at Windsor in May.

In fairness, it looked for all the world that he would be in desperate need of that spin, so it is to his credit that he managed to poke his nose in front.

Perth hosts their brand new BRAW Raceday today with MINELLA SCAMP the pick of the contenders in the Theenergycheck.Co.Uk Kilmany Handicap Chase. SELECTIONS

ROYAL ASCOT: 2.30 Natalie’s Joy, 3.05 Crystal Ocean, 3.40 Mutawaffer, 4.20 THE TIN MAN (NAP), 5.00 Dreamfield, 5.35 Nearly Caught.

PERTH: 2.00 Court Dreaming, 2.35 Zolfo, 3.10 Strait Of Magellan, 3.45 Minella Scamp, 4.25 Reivers Lodge, 5.05 Mighty Leader, 5.40 Morning With Ivan, 6.10 Karamoko.

DOUBLE: Crystal Ocean and The Tin Man.