Simply Dashing is down to 14 to 1 for the Gold Cup with William Hill - Coral are two points longer - after his eyecatching victory in the First National Bank Gold Cup at Ascot on Saturday. Tim Easterby's gelding was 25 to 1 before the race.

"It was an impressive performance," said William Hill spokesman David Hood. "And it answered a few questions about his ability to stay in soft ground."

William Hill betting: 5-1 Dorans Pride, 8-1 Mr Mulligan, The Grey Monk, 12-1 Imperial Call, 141 Addington Boy, Coome Hill, Simply Dashing (from 25), 16-1 Strong Promise, Suny Bay, 20-1 bar.