Yeats tops Gold Cup field Yeats will face a maximum of 14 rivals as he bids for a third successive victory in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot on Thursday. Aidan O´Brien´s star stayer could be joined by stablemate Honolulu and Doncaster Cup winner Septimus, another highly-promising long-distance Ballydoyle performer. In what is shaping into a high-quality renewal, progressive French raider Coastal Path has also been confirmed along with Yorkshire Cup winner Geordieland, second at Royal Ascot 12 months ago. Le Miracle could run for Germany and Thundering Star for South Africa, although the latter was behind Finalmente in the Henry II Stakes last time. Simon Callaghan´s latter is still involved, while Godolphin can choose from Regal Flush and Sagara. Baddam, Balkan Knight, Diamond Quest, Silver Suitor and the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Allegretto complete the potential line-up.
