Bookies fearful of horse from Irish yard that 'always has trading floor on edge'
The Juddmonte International is the feature contest on the Knavesmire on day one of the meeting, with Delacroix and Ombudsman clashing in a fascinating rematch. The Aidan O'Brien-trained Delacroix got the better of Charlie Appleby's Ombudsman by a neck in the Eclipse at Sandown last month and there's very little between them in the betting for Wednesday's Group 1 contest.
The Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (2.25) sees another Coolmore vs Godolphin clash as O'Brien's Superlative Stakes runner-up Italy faces Newmarket maiden winner Distant Storm of team Appleby. O'Brien is also responsible for four of the seven runners in the Group 2 Great Voltigeur Stakes (3.00), including English and Irish Derby winner Lambourn, who looks set to go off the odds-on favourite.
And Alphonse Le Grande is another Irish-trained runner that punters look set to get stuck into. The Cesarewitch winner was last of the 20 runners at the halfway stage during the Ascot Stakes last time out and was also denied a clear run towards the end of the race.
However, he managed to finish eighth despite the traffic problems and was only 2¾ lengths behind the winner Ascending. With a clearer run this time around, he should have a huge chance under William Buick.
Brian O'Keeffe, spokesperson for BOYLE Sports, said: 'It's a hot handicap but Alphonse Le Grande is top of the shortlist for plenty of punters after his eye-catching effort at Royal Ascot. Horses hailing from Tony Martin's yard always have our trading floor on edge and any further support could really turn this race on its head.'
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