Caspian Prince© Photo Healy Racing
Caspian Prince is on course to defend his crown in the Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.
The popular sprinter lowered the colours of Group One heroine Marsha 12 months ago when trained by Tony Coyle and was only just touched off by Battle Of Jericho on his latest visit to the headquarters of Irish racing.
Mick Appleby, who looks after him now, is looking forward to the Group Two race for which 15 stood their ground at the confirmation stage.
“The plan is to run and hopefully he should gave a good chance,” said the Rutland handler.
“He’s come out of his last race very well.”
Caspian Prince could renew rivalry with Battle Of Jericho, who beat him by a short-head in the Rockingham Handicap, but Caspian Prince is on better terms this time.
Battle Of Jericho’s trainer Aidan O’Brien has also left in Washington DC, Declarationofpeace, Sioux Nation and Different League.
Supporting Caspian Prince in a strong UK contingent are Judicial, Mabs Cross, Muthmir, Just Glamorous, Havana Grey and Mrs Gallagher.
