Warwick Saturday

THE Grade 2 Kingmaker was weakened by the absence of Arkle fancy Brewin’upastorm, but still provided an intriguing contest which was won by the 7/2 chance Rouge Vif (Harry Whittington/Gavin Sheehan), who coped well with the test of jumping at speed that Warwick provides, and was too strong for the favourite Nube Negra (Dan/Harry Skelton) in the straight, winning by seven lengths.