Trainer Kevin Ryan sends Hello Youmzain to Newmarket for Darley July Cup

ROYAL Ascot hero Hello Youmzain heads the 15 sprinters declared for the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on Saturday.
By Tom Richmond
Published 7th Jul 2020, 05:55 BST
The look of bewilderment on Kevin Stott's face after Hello Youmzain won the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.The look of bewilderment on Kevin Stott's face after Hello Youmzain won the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.
The look of bewilderment on Kevin Stott's face after Hello Youmzain won the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

ROYAL Ascot hero Hello Youmzain heads the 15 sprinters declared for the Darley July Cup at Newmarket on Saturday.

Trained at Hambleton by Kevin Ryan, the horse’s win in a thrilling Diamond Jubilee Stakes was a landmark first win at the highest level for in-form jockey Kevin Stott.

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Ryan could also saddle stable stalwart Brando, who has enjoyed so much success under Tom Eaves.

Kevin Stott in the immediate aftermath of Hello Youmzain's Royal Ascot win.Kevin Stott in the immediate aftermath of Hello Youmzain's Royal Ascot win.
Kevin Stott in the immediate aftermath of Hello Youmzain's Royal Ascot win.

Their potential rivals include Clive Cox’s Golden Horde who won the Commonwealth Cup at the Royal meeting.

Meanwhile, Aidan O’Brien is set to rely on Southern Hills to provide him with a third straight win in the race and a record sixth victory overall.

Diamond Jubilee fourth Khaadem and King’s Stand runner-up Equilateral, who will be running for new owner Fitri Hay, could represent Charlie Hills. Richard Hannon’s Threat, a winner at York last year, could drop back in trip after finishing fifth in the St James’s Palace Stakes.

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