Kings Shield on track for French 2000 Guineas

The John Gosden-trained son of Scat Daddy justified his 4-6 price-tag with a decisive length-and-three-quarter success under Oisin Murphy.

Gosden said: "He has done it well. They've gone no pace and crawled around the back. I was happy how he settled. I was hoping he would get a lead but we didn't get one. It turned into a dash finish. It was a bit of French race as they all finished very close.

"I was delighted how he pulled a length and three-quarters at the end under hands and heels "I've not done a massive amount with him at home as he is a breeze-up horse so I've just kept him settled.

"He is in the French Guineas and that is very much what we have been talking about last week where we would like to go with him. I've got the opportunity to get another run in before France."

Related links

• Sky Bet's racing odds and offers
• Grand National horse by horse
• Grand National trends
• Randox Health Grand National guide
• Free horse racing betting tips
• Latest racecards and video form
• Today's fast results
• Today's full results
• Non-runners
• Going updates
• Latest Naps Table
• ABC Guide