TOUGH TASK

David Simcock’s Breton Rock heads the field for Saturday’s Betfred Hungerford Stakes at Newbury

David Simcock's seven-year-old was last seen causing a 50-1 shock in the Lennox Stakes at Glorious Goodwood when beating the likes of Limato on the Sussex Downs

BRETON ROCK faces a tough task in Saturday's Betfred Hungerford Stakes at Newbury.

Breton Rock caused a shock in the Lennox Stakes on his last startCredit: PA

David Simcock's seven-year-old will have to give weight to all 10 rivals in Newbury's feature event after he was a surprise winner of the Lennox Stakes on his last start.

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