Mostly Cloudy to make Group Two leap against Stradivarius and co

Fortune could favour the brave as Gemma Tutty prepares her ever-improving Mostly Cloudy to run at Group level for the first time in the Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup Stakes at York.

The three-year-old had not found the scoresheet in five starts before May this year – but his career has exploded into action since, winning five on the bounce and improving over 30lb on official figures.

He brought up his five-timer with a taking success at Ascot last month and that victory at the Berkshire track has now set the Harzand colt up for a crack at the two-mile Group Two prize on the Friday of the Ebor meeting.

His handler cannot wait to see how her stable star fares in a race which could feature the very best of the staying division and said: “It’s the plan to run at York.

“He’s been a sensation this year, the improvement in him has been remarkable, I’ve never seen a horse improve so much.

From running off a mark of 60 in May, to bolting up at @Ascot – Mostly Cloudy's story is a remarkable one, with connections looking at Group races at York and @paris_longchamp next! 👏@GemmaTutty @hayleyjanemoore pic.twitter.com/3pJfNYqoX8

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“He just keeps coming out of his races better and better and is taking his racing so well, both physically and mentally, so I’m really happy with him.