Ulysses and Barney Roy are set to renew their rivalry in the Juddmonte International at York next Wednesday.
Richard Hannon‘s three-year-old colt, Barney Roy, lost out by a nose to the Sir Michael Stoute-trained Ulysses in Sandown‘s 10-furlong Coral-Eclipse last month.
And the pair are now on course to feature at the Knavesmire with Ulysses dropping back in trip after recently finishing second in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot.
Alan Cooper, racing manager for owners the Niarchos family, said: “Michael said on Monday he worked very nicely in the morning and the plan, all being well, is to go for the Juddmonte next Wednesday.
“The long-term objective this year is the Breeders’ Cup Turf again.”
Meanwhile, Hannon is pleased with Barney Roy’s condition going into the race, which could also see dual Guineas winner Churchill added to the mix.
“I’m very happy with him and we’re all set for York,” he told At The Races.
“It was a fantastic run in the Eclipse. It proved that he gets the trip and that he’s tough.
“Hopefully he can go to York and make amends.”
