Cap fits bill at York

Cap O’Rushes should feel the benefit of his recent reappearance run as he tackles the Stowe Family Law LLP Grand Cup at York.

The four-year-old posted an excellent effort in finishing fourth when used as a pacemaker in last year’s Irish Derby, with a subsequent Group Two win at Goodwood marking him out as a promising type.

Quick ground was thought not to suit when subsequently well beaten in the Voltigeur and he was then again used as the hare for a better-fancied stablemate in the St Leger.

Given his previous pacemaking roles, it was no surprise to see him take a good grip on his return atAscot and he set a good gallop in a Listed heat there, teeing the race up for others before fading in the finish.

Cap O’Rushes ought to progress for that run and given the conditions of this race, he has upwards of 1lb in hand on all but one of his rivals.

garswood should be given a chance to redeem himself as he tackles his optimum trip and ground in the Timeform Jury Stakes at Haydock.

The four-year-old proved a touch below the best over a mile last year and was not quite speedy enough to mix it with the top sprinters over six furlongs.

Dropping back for this Group Three event seems the obvious options and there are some nice targets later in the year.

Getty. Mickael Barzalona takes the ride on today’s nap, Cap O’Rushes.