Friday's Most Backed: Doyle to deliver in the Lonsdale Cup

Ground to suit perfectly

With no Stradivarius competing in the Lonsdale Cup, there's been no surprise to see Alan King's Trueshan very well supported to win the 14:25 Lonsdale Cup at York.

Having recorded five wins on the bounce, Trueshan finished third in the Goodwood Cup when last seen, finishing just over a length behind Kyprios and Stradivarius on that occasion.

There was no disgrace in defeat for the six-year-old, and with the main contender declared as a non-runner, King's horse is expected to return to winning ways in the market, currently priced at 5/6.

The softer ground will also be beneficial for Trueshan, which has also been reflected in his odds.

Coltrane is Trueshan's main market rival at 4.57/2, but was clearly outpaced by the three mentioned in above in the Goodwood Cup, finishing almost four lengths behind Trueshan on that occasion. The five-year-old will need to show a vast amount of improvement to reverse that form today.

Gemma Tutty's Mostly Cloudly can be mentioned for those who like a bigger price at 26.025/1, having shown huge improvement in handicaps, but this certainly demands a lot more.

It's safe to say many believed today's Lonsdale Cup was a two horse race, and with the main contender out, Betfair punters are more than happy to side with Trueshan.

Back Trueshan at 5/6 right here, to make it three wins this week for the most backed horse of the day column.