Dale Swift on Top Notch Tonto in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot
Wednesday 15 October 2014 12:12, UK
Owner Keith Brown confirmed jockey Dale Swift will be back aboard Top Notch Tonto in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
Swift steered the Brian Ellison-trained four-year-old to a couple of significant victories in 2013 and was also in the plate when the chestnut ran a fantastic race to fill the runner-up spot behind Olympic Glory in the QEII 12 months ago.
Brown's pride and joy has also been ridden by James Doyle, Mikey Ennis and Colm O'Donoghue this season, but Swift is set to renew acquaintances on Champions Day.
Brown said: ``They were queuing up to ride him, but I insisted on Dale again as you've got to be true to your roots.
``He's been very loyal to me and I just thought it was the right thing to do. He's a good jockey and we trust him.''
Of Top Notch Tonto, Brown said: ``The horse could not be in better form. We really can't wait for it.
``The money has been piling in on week - not my money, you understand - and it wouldn't surprise me if he goes off at 4-1 or 5-1 on the day.
``Everything looks to be in his favour.''
