Entries out for Lennox, George and Langtry bids

Entries for Glorious Goodwood’s three Group 2 races show the titles will be keenly contested. Qatar Lennox Stakes The £300,000 Qatar Lennox Stakes takes place over seven furlongs on the opening day of the festival, Tuesday, July 30. There are 48 entries (up five on last year), including the 2017 and 2018 victors Breton Rock (David Simcock) and Sir Dancealot (David Elsworth). Advertise, trained by Martyn Meade, captured the G1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot, while Dream Of Dreams (Sir Michael Stoute) went down by just a head to Blue Point in the G1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot and has been successful over seven furlongs. There is a possible intercontinental challenger in Lim’s Cruiser (Stephan Gray, Singapore), who was eighth in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes. Also engaged is impressive Wokingham Handicap scorer Cape Byron (Roger Varian). King George Qatar Stakes Taking place on Friday, August 2, the £300,000 King George Qatar Stakes (24 entries) is run over five furlongs and has been won in explosive style by Battaash (Charlie Hills) for the past two years. Battaash last year set a new track record for five furlongs of 56.50s. Potential opposition includes G2 Duke Of York Stakes winner Invincible Army (James Tate), and French-trained contender Big Brothers Pride (Francois Rohaut). Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes The £300,000 Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes (25 entries) over a mile and six furlongs switches to Saturday, August 3. Just a short-head separated 2018 winner Pilaster (Roger Varian) and second Maid Up (Andrew Balding) and the duo could repose once again this year. Klassique and Sea of Faith (both William Haggas) are among threats.