Gosden confident race length will suit Fugue

composer Andrew Lloyd Webber hopes Oaks prospect The Fugue will hit the right note in tomorrow’s Tattersalls Musidora Stakes, the day one highlight of York’s Dante Destival.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th May 2012, 08:57 BST

The filly was fourth behind Homecoming Queen in the recent 1000 Guineas after William Buick’s mount suffered interference, and trainer John Gosden believes the extra two furlongs in this mile-and-a-quarter test will be ideal.

Gosden and Buick were victorious in the race 12 months ago when Joviality won a pulsating finish and the trainer has high hopes for The Fugue.

“She ran a nice race at Newmarket in the 1000 Guineas, especially as one ran into the back of her, which meant she lost her stride for a bit,” he said.

n Aidan O’Brien has warned Ernest Hemingway will only run in Thursday’s Betfred Dante Stakes at York if conditions continue to dry out. The Galileo colt, victorious in his only race to date, is a best priced 25-1 for the Derby.

“It is doubtful he would go to Epsom if he misses York,” said O’Brien who also confirmed that 2000 Guineas winner Camelot is Epsom-bound.