GER Lyons has given flying two-year-old Frenetic the green light to run in the Nunthorpe at York.
And now the hunt is on to find a suitable jockey with the filly set to carry a feather weight in the Group 1 dash.
Under the conditions of the race, two-year-old fillies are scheduled to carry 7st 12lb, although that rises by 2lb to 8st should such a runner be declared as that is the minimum riding weight in Britain.
That leaves Lyons seeking a rider capable of making that mark for his two-year-old, who bolted up in a Listed contest two starts ago.
She lost her unbeaten record when mugged by 33-1 shot Aloha Star in the Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.
But Lyons holds her in the highest regard and is keen to have a crack at the older sprinters next month.
He said: “It wouldn’t be my style running a two-year-old against their elders, but she’s all speed – even though I think she gets six well.
“If you watch the race, it’s the first time she’s ever seen another horse. She saw off the Ballydoyle horse and Chris (Hayes on Aloha Star) attacked her late and by the time she looked she was coming back at the line.
“I think she’s very fast, but the problem we could have is a jockey as she’ll have a very low weight.
“I asked Chris, who jumped at the chance, but I think it’s even too light for him.”
Lyric Fantasy famously took advantage of the hefty weight allowances against older horses to triumph in 1992, while Kingsgate Native was the last juvenile to lift the Group 1 prize in 2007.
As well as Frenetic, other top two-year-olds in line for the York showpiece include The Lir Jet and Golden Pal, who finished first and second respectively in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Frenetic is as short as 8-1 for the Nunthorpe with Betway, who make the brilliant Battaash the 8-11 antepost favourite.
SEE ALL FREE BETS HERE
