Maximized looking to make most of G2 Richmond Stakes opportunity

Maximized hopes for an improved performance in G2 company when he tackles the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood, UK, on Thursday, 31 July.

The Charlie Appleby-trained colt met with a first career defeat in the G2 July Stakes at Newmarket earlier this month, when he faded to fifth after appearing to hold a leading chance approaching the final furlong.

Maximized readily beat recent Listed Pat Eddery Stakes winner Time To Turn on his debut at Haydock Park and comfortably accounted for Havana Hurricane, who went on to win the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes, in the Woodcote Stakes at Epsom Downs.

Charlie Appleby said: “Maximized had proved very consistent up until his disappointing run in the July Stakes. We have no real excuse for that effort, although the ground may have been quick enough. He came out of the race fine and we are applying cheek-pieces this time. Hopefully, he can rekindle his early season form, which will make him competitive.”