Stradivarius is set to face 12 rivals when he bids for a record-equalling fourth victory in the Gold Cup at Ascot. The Barbury Castle trainer said: "I've declared Trueshan for the Gold Cup, but I just wanted to make everyone aware that he will only run if there is sufficient rain. Last year's Gold Cup runner-up Nayef Road will try again, having finished a 10 lengths behind Stradivarius 12 months ago. Latest Racing Stories Tuesday TipsNayef Road's trainer Mark Johnston will also saddle his impressive Dubai Gold Cup winner Subjectivist, who runs for the first time since taking the Meydan Group Two in late March. O'Brien's eldest son Joseph is set to run Melbourne Cup hero Twilight Payment, with his younger brother Donnacha represented by Emperor Of The Sun.

Source: Sky sports June 15, 2021 10:52 UTC