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Italian Hope Flying Ahead Of York Test

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Trainer Valfredo Valiani is hoping to land another successful Italian job at York on Tuesday when he saddles Electrocutionist in the Juddmonte International Stakes.

The Pisa-based handler sprang a 25-1 stunner with Super Tassa in the Yorkshire Oaks four years ago but victory for his latest raider would be much more expected.

Electrocutionist is a leading fancy for the extended-10-furlong contest thanks to winning five of his six races including a Group One.

And Valiani has had this race in mind for his latest stable star for some time.

'I´ve thought about this race for him since the end of last year. I´ve been to York before when Super Tassa won the Yorkshire Oaks and the course will be perfect for him. I would just like top of the ground for him,' he said.

'We decided to give him just the two races in Italy and then go to York. He´s settled in well over here and he is a very quiet horse.'

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