LET'S GET HAMMERED

Ryan’s express nailed on for Stewards’ win

-  GARRY OWEN

HAMMER THE HAMMER (3.05) looks untouchable in the Stewards’ Cup on the last day of Glorious Goodwood.

Kevin Ryan's horse looked useful when second in a couple of strong maidens in the winter.

The colt confirmed that impression in March when caning Gorgeous Mr George over five furlongs at Southwell.

He stayed upwardly mobile by powering clear of Wheels Of Fire over six furlongs back there.

The sprinter enjoyed a switch to turf when showing Diligently absolutely no mercy at Chester three months ago. He then found only fellow improver Adrestia too good in the Holyroodhouse Stakes at Royal Ascot in June.

The son of Coulsty looks to be potentially Group class so ought to slam some of the best handicappers around.

AL AASY (1.20) stands to repeat last year's success in the Coral Glorious Stakes for William Haggas.

The gelding held his form well after that triumph thanks to a string of terrific efforts in Group Three company.

He struck at that level again in April when cosily denying Ancient Wisdom on his return at Sandown.

The eight-year-old was less effective the following month when fourth behind Eydon back over 1m 4f at Newbury.

He was then outclassed in Group One company when seventh in the Coronation Cup at Epsom six weeks ago.

However, the veteran has been given time to recover so looks primed to land this more suitable prize.

The trainer can hit the jackpot again with SAM HAWKENS (1.55) in the Summer Handicap The four-year-old struggled after gamely opening his account over Im 4f at Salisbury 15 months ago.

However, he appeared to be on his way back when fourth on his comeback at Ripon in April.

The bay confirmed that impression by forging clear of Steel Tiger in a hot event at Newcastle the next month.