FORMAL WILL DO THINGS THE RIGHT WAY

ANDREW BALDING'S (pictured) exciting filly Formal takes on the boys in what looks a strong renewal of the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Criterion Stakes at York today.

- BY ASHLEY IVESON

The seven-furlong Group Three is being run on the Knavesmire for the first time following a switch from Newmarket and is being viewed by some as a stepping-stone to the City of York Stakes, which now carries Group One status and is run over the same course and distance at the Ebor Festival later in the summer.