Quest For More returns at York

Quest For More – last seen in the Melbourne Cup – has been declared for the Listed weddingmates.co.uk Grand Cup at York this Saturday.

The Roger Charlton-trained six-year-old ran a belter in the famous Australian race, finishing ninth of 24 – beaten just four lengths.

Charlton, who trains at historic Beckhampton, has indicated that York’s mile and six-furlong Listed contest will be the ideal starting point for his charge, who also holds an entry for next month’s Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Jamie Spencer will ride Quest For More for the first time on the Knavesmire.

Charlton said: “We’re looking forward to getting him back on track. Our horses have been a bit slow to come to hand and he is unsuited to soft ground, so I guess his training was a little bit behind where it should have been.

“The York race has come at a perfect time. The flat track, like Newcastle and Doncaster …

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