Economics bids to prosper on return at Deauville

Tom Marquand is excited at the prospect of being reunited with Economics on Thursday, as the impressive Dante scorer makes his eagerly-awaited return to the track at Deauville in the Prix Guillaume d'Ornano.

It has only been 91 days since William Haggas’ son of Night Of Thunder was seen dazzling on the Knavesmire, but such was the impression of that Derby trial demolition, his spell on the sidelines has felt much longer.

However, his big-race jockey feels the approach taken by connections will be vindicated on the Normandy coast, where he is hopeful the talented colt can tee-up some big-race assignments for later in the season.

"I’m just really looking forward to having him back on track and he obviously remains an extremely exciting horse," said Marquand.

"Thursday is going to be a pivotal day in his career in terms of setting goals and plans for the rest of the year.

"William and Maureen look at their horses and then act accordingly and that is what they have done with this fella.

"Seeing him at home, it looks the perfect move and hopefully he can translate that on the track, having had that time to strengthen and mature – it should have done him the world of good."

Marquand had the best seat in the house for Economics’ six-length Dante romp and shares in the anticipation to see if his mount can repeat his York heroics in this intriguing Group Two event, that Haggas landed with Dubai Honour three years ago.

"You couldn’t help be excited," continued Marquand.

"There is always that element of, when they do win so impressively, you have to have a bit of scepticism about it – the race was run to suit and you can’t be unrealistic about that.

"But the manner in which he did it – and if you took away the rest of the field and just