Royal Ascot 2018 – James Fanshawe eyeing up repeat Diamond Jubilee Stakes bid for last year’s hero The Tin Man

THE TIN MAN is set to have his season targeted around a defence of his Diamond Jubilee Stakes crown at Royal Ascot.

Trainer James Fanshawe reports his sprinter to be in great form and is working out a plan to get him to June in top shape.

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"He looks grand and has had a nice break after Hong Kong. He's in good form," he said.

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"We've got to work out a way of getting to Ascot again. That's the plan anyway. It's how we get there, we'll see.

"I'm very happy with him so far. He's got an entry at York, but where he goes time will tell."