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HAWK MOUNTAIN (2.05) can swoop for Aidan O’Brien’s 12th William Hill Futurity Trophy at Doncaster this afternoon.

- By The Scout (Melissa Jones)

One of three runners for the Ballydoyle maestro — ina field reduced to five after Item’s withdrawal yesterday - my selection impressed on ground with cut when making all in the Group Two Beresford Stakes at the Curragh.

Shaken up by Ronan Whelan, who keeps the ride, the son of Wootton Bassett was green under pressure but still had three and a quarter lengths in hand.

The mile event has produced winners of this and Hawk Mountain has plenty more to offer as a son of 2017 Matron Stakes and Ascot Fillies and Mares Stakes heroine Hydrangea.

Town Moor’s muddy terrain should be perfect for SPANISH WALTZ (2.40), a colt reaching the Listed William Hill Prospect Stakes at the right time of his short career.