War has Newmarket option The Great War is among 12 declarations as he attempts to redeem his reputation in the Portland Place Properties July Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday. Aidan O'Brien's colt had won his first two races but was a big disappointment in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot where he was only fifth to Baitha Alga when sent off the 5-6 favourite. Connections will be hoping the step up to six furlongs will bring about a revival of fortunes. Baitha Alga is not taking up the engagement but his trainer Richard Hannon still has two decent chances in Dougal and Ivawood. David Brown's Mind Of Madness, who was runner-up in the Norfolk, will try to go one better in this Group Two contest. Mark Johnston relies on Coventry Stakes third Jungle Cat while William Haggas saddles Windsor Castle third Mubtaghaa. Ustinov looked a useful colt in the making when scoring at Nottingham while Belardo, George Bowen and Muhaarar have all won their only start. Angelic Lord and Lightning Stride make up the dozen runners.
