CECIL COLT STEPS UP IN CLASS Vacamonte stakes a claim for this juvenile honours when he bids to maintain his unbeaten record in the Group Three Ford Solario Stakes at Sandown Park tomorrow. Henry Cecil`s colt created a very favourable impression on his only racecourse start, winning the Superlative Stakes at Newmarket`s July meeting. Cecil`s stable have been below-par since, having been afflicted by a virus but the trainer is confident Vacamonte will do himself justice tomorrow. The day`s other domestic Group race, thehorsesmouth.co.uk Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury, has attracted a field of just six. Godolphin rely on Nowhere To Exit, second to Montjeu in last year`s Prix du Jockey-Club (French Derby). The younger generation in the Group Two contest will be represented by John Gosden`s St Leger candidate Savoir Vivre. The James Toller-trained Duck Row and Mick Channon`s Golden Silca take on just two rivals in the Group Three Ridgewood Pearl Desmond Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday. Duck Row was taken out of today`s Hungerford Stakes at the overnight declaration stage and takes up this engagement instead. 'The ground is the key with him. He must have some give - the softer the better,' Toller reported. 'I only entered him at Newbury in case it came up heavy but seven furlongs on fast ground would be a waste of time.' The going at the Curragh is officially yielding (good to yielding on the round course). Golden Silca`s last appearance saw her finish fourth in the Champagne Lanson Sussex Stakes.
