The Epsom Derby was high on the agenda for the three year old at the start of the campaign but a delayed reappearance and a subsequent defeat in a Haydock Group Three left his reputation dented.
Profiles Sir Michael Stoute Telescope (IRE)
Even connections admitted to being puzzled by his performance on Merseyside but they will be feeling far more content following the 5/4 favourite’s one and a quarter length defeat of Foundry.
He was keen early in the hands of Ryan Moore on his first start over a mile and a half as he was settled in third behind Nichols Canyon and Cap O’Rushes.
