Royal Ascot 2015: Prince of Wales’s contender The Grey Gatsby gets help of Ryan Moore

Royal Ascot 2015: Gatsby has Prince of Wales’s chance boosted with Moore booking

By Timeform, Wednesday 10 June 2015

Posted in: Royal Ascot News

The Grey Gatsby looks set to be partnered by Ryan Moore in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Kevin Ryan revealed to At The Races that he is “nearly sure” Ryan Moore will ride The Grey Gatsby in the Prince of Wales’s Stakes on Wednesday of the Royal meeting, which is now less than a week away.

Moore was on board for all of The Grey Gatsby’s three victories last season, the highlight of which was when he lowered the colours of Epsom Derby winner Australia in the Group 1 Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.

The Grey Gatsby bumped into Solow in the Dubai Turf at Meydan on his first start this season but lost nothing in defeat to the current Queen Anne market leader, being unsuited by the emphasis on speed.

He was a disappointing favourite on his most recent start when sent off favourite for the Tattersalls Gold Cup but his trainer is expecting him to improve for the run, he is currently a general 7/1 chance with the bookmakers and is Timeform Rated 127, level with Australian raider Criterion and 2lb below the current 7/2 favourite Free Eagle (129p).

The probable recruitment of Moore to ride The Grey Gatsby will be a blow to the chances of Cannock Chase, trained by Sir Michael Stoute and partnered by Moore for all of his previous starts. Cannock Chase (119p) will have to improve to trouble those at the head of the market, but he remains lightly-raced and may improve for better ground.

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