Some interesting new opponents line up against Stradivarius in this Gold Cup, suggesting the chestnut is still seen as beatable in some quarters. This is hard to fathom. As he has shown repeatedly over the last two years, he is an exceptional stayer and can prove it with a second success in Royal Ascot’s feature race.
Versatile as to ground and increasingly hard to outbattle, Stradivarius (4.20) has the right men around him to make the most of his exuberant talent. He can outclass Dee Ex Bee and Cross Counter, whose globetrotting exploits, while impressive, still leave him something to prove here.
Written by Chris Cook
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2019/jun/19/talking-horses-stradivarius-triumph-second-gold-cup-royal-ascot-horse-racing-tips under the title “Talking Horses: Stradivarius can win second Gold Cup at Royal Ascot”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
