Black type preview: Ascot

Listed G.A. Towton Cup, $125,000, 2200m

Marocchino (Maschino) is seeking to win two middle distance features in a row having been so gutsy on pace taking out the Listed Tattersall S. two weeks ago.

Paddy’s Shadow (Dane Shadow) can improve second-up having done it tough out wide when resuming though he does have another tricky gate to contend with. Midnight Blue (So You Think {NZ}) can continue the good run for Bob and Sandra Peters whilst his stablemate the same sire - Pure Devotion is in flying form.

And also racing well is another So You Think (NZ) in the shape of the consistent Bad Wolf. Stafford’s Lad (Demerit) is another honest galloper who can again figure in the thick of things.