WOOTTON BASSETT remains on course for a fascinating clash with Frankel in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.
Richard Fahey's colt was a slightly disappointing fifth in last month's French 2000 Guineas following an unbeaten juvenile campaign, but pulled far too hard for much of the race.
You have to admire connections for taking on Henry Cecil's superstar but where else could they go?
