12 in line for Temple Stakes Quiet Reflection tops 12 declarations for the Armstrong Aggregates Temple Stakes at Haydock on Saturday. Karl Burke, trainer of the dual Group One winner, had expressed some concerns about the current warm spell of weather earlier in the week as his filly needs a bit of cut in the ground. But with showers forecast, he has decided to give his stable star the option. Burke is keeping his fingers firmly crossed the current weather forecast is correct and admitted it is likely to be a late call on the filly's participation. He said: "Heavy showers are forecast for Saturday and I'm told the ground was in great shape on Thursday morning, but it is a red-hot day so it's going to dry up a bit more you would have thought. "I think it will be a late call and we'll see how the ground is on Saturday." Robert Cowell will be doubled-handed with Encore D'Or and Goldream, while Aidan O'Brien has declared Washington DC, meaning Acapulco misses out. Popular veteran Take Cover represents David Griffiths, with the Clive Cox-trained Priceless and John Gosden's Waady other notable entries. Alpha Delphini, Cotai Glory, Final Venture, Kachy and Thesme complete the line-up.
