Masked Marvel has been cut to 16/1 (from 33/1) by totesport for the Ladbrokes St Leger after narrowly holding on in the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket this afternoon.
Census was the fast-finishing runner up and has been given a quote of 20/1 for the final classic of the season, for which Masked Marvels stablemate Nathaniel is the 10/3 favourite.
Masked Marvel looked to be just the type to appreciate the step up in trip in the Bahrain Trophy and he will now be aiming to given trainer John Gosden his second St Leger in as many years when he lines up at Doncaster, said totesport spokesman George Primarolo.
King Of Jazz heads the market at 6/1 with totesport for the 32Red Bunbury Cup after a final field of 20 was declared for Saturdays big handicap at Newmarket. Manassas is next in the market at 8/1 with Excellent Guest a 10/1 shot.
A field of 17 has been declared for the Group 1 Darley July Cup and Delegator heads the market at 3/1 with totesport. The trio of Bated Breath, Elzaam and Star Witness are next in the betting at 6/1 with Golden Jubilee runner-up Monsieur Chevalier a 10/1 chance.
Up at York, Pekan Star heads the market at 7/2 for the John Smiths Cup after market rival Quest For Peace was not declared this morning. Royal Ascot winner Beachfire is the 7/1 second-favourite with Green Destiny an 8/1 shot to redeem his reputation after disappointing behind the former in the Wolferton Handicap.
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