Contrapposto has Group One aim

News of the pick of the action from Nottingham where a pair of colts with Group One aspirations were unleashed.

David Menuisier faces a headache of the positive kind after Contrapposto enhanced his chances of an outing in the Racing Post Trophy with a clear-cut success at Nottingham.

The Pulborough handler already has recent Salisbury winner Make Time in contention for a shot at the Group One prize at Doncaster later this month and raised the possibility of a twin assault after his son of Cacique came good at the third attempt in the EBF Stallions 32Red Casino Oath Maiden Stakes.

After finding only subsequent Champagne Stakes winner Rivet too strong at York on his last start, the 5-2 shot dug deep from the sharp end under Martin Dwyer to take victory by two and a quarter lengths.

Menuisier said: “He ran really well in the Convivial at York. Instead of putting a gun to his head and running him quickly, I gave him plenty of time off to strengthen up as ultimately he will be better next year.

“He was a little bit fresh but I said to Martin to let him enjoy himself and get him into his stride. Without being cheeky to the others I think it was just a nice piece of work today.

“The Criterium International is now over seven furlongs, which is probably too short for him. There is also the Criterium de Saint Cloud over a mile and a quarter, but that can be a big ask as …

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