'I've backed her myself' - owner joins in 1,000 Guineas gamble on Rockfel second Electric Eyes

Electric Eyes (second left) finishes second to Commissioning in the Rockfel StakesCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Owner Steve Parkin has helped fuel a gamble on Qipco 1,000 Guineas hope Electric Eyes, who is now the shortest-priced British challenger for the Newmarket Classic.

The founder of the Clipper Logistics business is getting excited about the chances of his Karl Burke-trained filly, who was available at 50-1 but is now a general 14-1 for the contest on May 7.

The daughter of Siyouni has the form in the book from chasing home subsequent Group 1 winner Commissioning in the Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket in September, having won a 7f novice at Thirsk from a subsequent winner.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 29 March 2023inBritain

Last updated 17:37, 29 March 2023

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