Glorious Goodwood 2016: Orange has a Big chance of Cup double

Big Orange appears to have been given the perfect preparation by Bell to defend his crown and with Jamie Spencer in the saddle he sets the standard and is the one to beat.

Curbyourenthusiasm and Sword Fighter command plenty of respect

Quest For More, Pallasator and Sheikhzayedroad all finished behind Big Orange in last year’s renewal and it’s hard to make a real case why any of that trio should turn the tables.

The main dangers could therefore prove to be the improving pair of Curbyourenthusiasm and Sword Fighter.

Curbyourenthusiasm is trained by David Simock and showed progressive form last season when winning three of his five races.

The five-year-old comes into the race having posted a career-best on seasonal reappearance when going down by just 1/2 a length to Clever Cookie in the Group 2 Yorkshire Cup, and may well have even more to offer.

Sword Fighter is the sole representative of leading Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien and has won his last two starts in the manner of a young stayer going places.

After landing the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot the three-year-old showed a good attitude to beat Landofhopeandglory by two lengths in the Group 2 Curragh Cup.

Sword Fighter receives a handy 17lb weight-for-age allowance from the selection and that makes him a huge threat.

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Coral’s top tip: Big Orange has a rock solid profile and can successfully defend his crown. The sole three-year-old in the line-up Sword Fighter rates the biggest danger.