Ulysses, Barney Roy and Churchill all set to clash in a thrilling Juddmonte International at York racecourse next week
Ulysses and Barney Roy were separated by just a nose when the pair last met in the Coral-Eclipse and they are set to take on dual Guineas winner Churchill
NEXT week's Juddmonte International could turn into one of the clashes of the season as old rivals Ulysses and Barney Roy are set to line up against Churchill.
Ulysses edged Barney Roy out by a nose in the Coral-Eclipse and the former went on to run well in second behind Enable in the King George.
Barney Roy has been kept fresh for the clash and he could once again come up against Churchill who he beat in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Alan Cooper, racing manager for Ulysses' owners the Niarchos family, said: "Michael said on Monday he worked very nicely in the morning and the plan, all being well, is to go for the Juddmonte on Wednesday week.
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"The long-term objective this year is the Breeders' Cup Turf again."
Barney Roy is also reported to be in top shape ahead of York.
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"I'm very happy with him and we're all set for York," Hannon told At The Races.
"It was a fantastic run in the Eclipse. It proved that he gets the trip and that he's tough. Hopefully he can go to York and make amends."
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