18+ | T&Cs apply | Wagering and T&Cs apply | Play Responsibly | Advertising Disclosure

All roads lead to Goodwood for Frankel

Tom Queally has moved to scotch any track worries ahead of Frankel's Goodwood debut in the Qipco Sussex Stakes on July 27.

Following his narrow success in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, Sir Henry Cecil's colt is unbeaten in seven starts and will now take on five-time Group One winner Canford Cliffs in an eagerly awaited clash dubbed the "Duel on the Downs."

However Queally believes that the well-balanced son of Galileo will have no problems adapting to Goodwood's unique course when he tackles Richard Hannon's star in the Group One feature.

The rider said: "I cannot see the Goodwood track being a problem really - obviously Canford Cliffs has proved himself there before but Frankel is a very well balanced colt. It is going to be a great spectacle.

"The feeling I got off Frankel when he won the Guineas was second to none - he was in tip-top condition and basically ran them into the ground - it was a great day.

"He won at Royal Ascot which was the main thing and now all roads lead to Goodwood and we hope for a bit of luck there.

Asked how he thought the Qipco Sussex Stakes would pan out, Queally replied: "It is hard to know - there may be contrasting tactics to what we have seen already.

"From my point of view, all I can do is look for chinks in Canford Cliffs' armour, like in the races he has been beaten in.

"Frankel wants to please you - he is a trier. A lot of horses with that amount of ability get there, prick their ears, pull up and all sorts - not him, he just wants to keep going.

"Shane (Fetherstonhaugh) has done a marvellous job on Frankel at home, keeping him settled and happy - you need good people like that behind the scenes."