Andrew Nelis racing

Lipizzaner and Lope Y Fernandez have been backed to strike for Ballydoyle in the Norfolk Stakes and Commonwealth Cup on day four. Paddy Power report the twice-raced Lipizzaner, drawn in stall 14, to have been supported into 11-4 (from 4) for the Group 2 two-year-old event. Lope Y Fernandez finished third to Siskin in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas a week ago and is vying for Commonwealth Cup favouritism at 9-2 (from 11-2) with Pierre Lapin. O'Brien's Royal Lytham, ridden by Pat Cosgrave, has also attracted support at big prices and is 20-1 (from 33). The progressive Hamish has been supported for Hardwicke Stakes glory with the William Haggas-trained four-year-old into a general 7-1 (from 10). James Doyle's mount was as big as 12-1 on Thursday morning and has winning handicap form on soft ground..