Royal Ascot 2013.

[Primevil]

First one in the books, EKTIHAAM, Harwicke stakes, G2 on the Saturday. Must surely now go to a OR of 120, which is just about the average for the winner of this race, No prices yet, However dont expect him to have another run in the next 6 weeks, IMO he will be laid out for this race with connections winning this race a few times over the years, and they like a candidate in here. Now gelded we may see a fast improving 4yo, maybe even coming back for the King George after this race. 4yo have a good record in the Hardwicke. Will be very interested when prices are up.

[Primevil]

Re: Royal Ascot 2013. EKTIHAAM or 115, thats surprising to me, I have him a few pounds more, but another that comes into the picture is Mount Athos, on 117, again bang on the rating for the Group 2, and Cumani has indicated that this is more likely the race he will go for.....However he is in the Gold Cup, and at 6/1. This should be avoided, as I dont see them going for this with the Mel Cup, as his main target, When prices come up next week, ill be looking to back these two for the Hardwicke.