Wild Illusion Headlines Ribblesdale Confirmations at Royal Ascot 2018
Godolphin owned Investec Oaks runner-up Wild Illusion leads the field of runners for the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot at the confirmation stage.
Charlie Appleby’s talented three-year-old is burdened with a 3lb penalty for her victory in the Group One Prix Marcel Boussac at Chantilly last autumn.
Magic Wand, who was fourth in the Epsom Classic, is one of five possibles from the Aidan O’Brien stable along with Athena, Broadway, Sarrocchi and Sizzling.
John Gosden trained Lah Ti Dar is likely to miss the action.
Sun Maiden could step up to Gr.2 company after making a big impression when bolting up by 12 lengths in a novice race at Salisbury last month.
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