Godolphin's Group 1 winning sprinter Holler (Aus) (Commands {Aus}) will ship out from Australia May 31 to take in a choice of engagements at Royal Ascot. Trainer John O'Shea has indicated the owners' first choice is the G1 Diamond Jubilee S. over six furlongs on the final day of the meeting but has not ruled out taking in the opening day's sprint, the G1 King's Stand S. June 14. “He's in good order and he'll be based at Godolphin's Moulton Paddocks and we hope he does well out there,” said O'Shea. “He's in both races, but we'll play it by ear. It's obviously up to the powers that be, but we'll wait to see how the next fortnight pans out.” Godolphin's retained rider in Australia James McDonald will take the mount on Holler who was last seen finishing a short head second to Flamberge (Aus) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}) in the G1 Mitchelton Wines William Reid S. at Moonee Valley having previously landed his first Group 1 success when accounting for First Seal (Aus) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) in the Canterbury S. at Randwick Mar. 6 over six and a half furlongs.
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