PUNTERS were backing Geoff Wragg and Michael Hills to land their second Group One prize in five days.

The duo, who teamed up to land the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes at Ascot with Pentire, aim for Wednesday's Sussex Stakes at Goodwood with First Island who is now second favourite with William Hill.

A William Hill spokesman said: "Punters latched onto First Island soon after Pentire won. He works with First Island who is now 4 to 1 from 6 to 1.

Wragg, who won the one-mile Godwood event with Marling in 1993, said: "First Island is in very good form. He is a lovely horse, a big, strong colt with a lot of ability."

The three-year-old has won three of his five starts this season, progressing from Listed company to land the Group Two Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot last time.

Favourite for Wednesday's £125,000 event remains Godolphin's Queen Anne Stakes winner Charnwood Forest at 5 to 4, with support also seen for Ali-Royal (10 to 1 from 12 to 1) and Mistle Cat (14 to 1 from 20 to 1).

William Hill betting: 5-4 Charnwood Forest, 4-1 First Island (6-1), 9-2 Sorbie Tower (4-1), 6-1 Matiya, 10-1 Ali-Royal (12-1), 14-1 Alhaarth, Mistle Cat (20-1), Restructure, 16-1 bar.