It has been a generally progressive year for Paco Boy following his lackluster eighth in the Dubai Duty Free (G1). Richard Hannon’s colt will aim for another top class win in Wednesday’s BCG Sussex Stakes (G1) at Goodwood.
With top class colt Rip Van Winkle leading the ante-post wagering, fast-developing filly Ghannati taking on males for the second time in her career but older horses for the first time, Paco Boy offers some unusual value. Over one mile, Paco Boy is back over a preferred trip in the Sussex which can certainly make him dangerous. Fourth behind Fleeting Spirit in the Darley July Cup (G1) last time, few would argue that the six furlong trip required the son of Desert Style to pick up the running much too soon. Jockey Richard Hughes had Paco Boy in full flight in the closing stages and should relish the return to eight furlongs.
Paco Boy has two wins from five starts in 2009, the Bet365 Mile (G2) at Sandown and the Queen Anne Stakes (G1) at the Royal Ascot meeting, both races over Wednesday’s distance.
Watch the Darley July Cup below – Paco Boy carries the red silks: