Moroney-trained Guineas runner brings back memories of a former Cummings star

Spring Champion favourite defying the pedigree page

Shaquille continued his ascendency towards the very top of the sprinting division with a remarkable performance in this year's July Cup Stakes.

Newmarket’s July festival reaches its peak when the July Cup takes centre stage on Saturday afternoon with nine going to post in the feature sprint. Aidan O’Brien will be hoping champion juvenile Little Big Bear can replicate the likes of Ten Sovereigns and U S Navy Flag to give the master of Ballydoyle a record-breaking sixth July Cup, while Rossa Ryan gets onboard market leader Shaquille for the first time.

Michael Dods will be hoping for some rain around Newmarket in the coming days as his filly Azure Blue bids to take the step up to Group 1 company in her stride in Saturday's July Cup.