Juddmonte hope to deny Coolmore another William Hill Futurity on Saturday when the “exciting” Item is set to head to Doncaster.

However, the unbeaten colt’s participation in the final Group 1 race of the British season hinges on the weather, as he would not run if the ground became testing.

He is a best-priced 6-1 second favourite for the Futurity behind Benvenuto Cellini, who is odds-on to give Aidan O’Brien a record-extending 12th victory in the race.

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Published on 21 October 2025inBritain

Last updated 12:20, 21 October 2025