Equinties - Royal Ascot day 2

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Welcome to day 2 the greatest flat show on earth.

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MELBOURNE CUP PENDING

In yesterday’s Ascot finale, Willie Mullins unveiled a potential new Melbourne Cup horse as BELLOCCIO won the Copper Horse Handicap.

As they rounded the bend, it looked like John & Thady Gosden’s LMAY had stolen it from the front, but William Buick guided the grey through the field to win nicely.

Post-race, Mullins highlighted his future plans for the six-year-old, as he told Gloucestershire Live: “He didn’t jump out as fast as I hoped he would, but William [Buick, jockey] got him into a nice position and he didn’t panic.

“He waited until the race began to start and delivered him with a perfect run.

“This fella will probably go to the Ebor and I imagine we’ll try to get him qualified for the Melbourne Cup; that would be the long-term aim.

More: https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/racing/willie-mullins-targeting-ebor-melbourne-9352472 

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