Viscount Barfield wins at York
Viscount Barfield wins at York

Gallops report from Andrew Balding's Lambourn yard


VISCOUNT BARFIELD pleased connections in some work at Kingsclere ahead of Ascot's valuable International Handicap.

The Raven's Pass gelding has come of age of late with recent successes at York and Chester that make him a fast improver.

The four-year-old is penalised for his latest triumph yet the 8/1 shot still looks a big player if taking his chance on Saturday.

ATKINSON GRIMSHAW is another possibly heading to Ascot for a mile and a half handicap.

He's delivered on both sand and grass this year and is lightly raced, lending to the view he can improve again.

He enjoyed himself in some readying work on grass at the weekend.

INTIMATE ART looks Chester-bound following his game success at Chelmsford.

It's thought that has boosted his confidence, a point reflected in his satisfying work ahead of the apprentice race he may well target.

MUNSTEAD STAR seems to be finding her feet and after a couple of finishes in the frame, looks interesting in the fillies' maiden at the same track.

Everything about her suggests she will prosper over a distance of ground.

ELBERETH deserves a change of luck, having been mixing it with the best of them.

She seems in very good order ahead of the Group Two SkyBet Stakes at York, while SCORCHING HEAT would be interesting if heading to Newmarket after skipping an opportunity the other day owing to unsuitable ground conditions.


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