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Thursday

16:10 Aston Martin Handicap

Result

1st: Regal Envoy (8/1)

2nd: Toca Madera (9/1)

3rd: Brave Nation (6/1)

4th: Isle Of Lismore (7/2)

Parade ring updates

Spring Bloom: Returning after a break, should come forward for the run.

Toca Madera: Big gelding, should improve.

Fantasy Master: Very hot and sweaty on return, fit enough though.

Mesaafi: Large framed horse and muscley with recent runs. Others preferred.

The X O: Muscley sprinter, hasn’t immediately knocked the eye out but fit.

Brave Nation: Little backward in the coat and has got very sweaty as a result.

Regal Envoy: Straight into the paddock with two handlers, another to get very warm but hard fit and catches the eye.

Rosario: Fine with cheekpieces applied, plenty of muscle definition and another positive.

Isle Of Lismore: Other runner from the yard looks more forward, just fine.

Regal Envoy best, Rosario next.

15:35 bet365 EBF Conditions Stakes

Winning trainer reaction

James Owen: “He had done all his work with Wimbledon Hawkeye and we had this race planned the whole season and you get here and it is a strong race and you hear all the words going about town. 

“We were on a learning curve today as to whether he was a handicapper or something a bit better. He has got a French 2000 Guineas entry and I love this horse. He works as well as Wimbledon Hawkeye. 

“It is lovely to win at the Craven Meeting this week as it has been hard. We have been knocking on the door, and they have run well, but we have finally got a winner with our last runner.”

Result

1st: Pellitory (25/1)

2nd: Anno Domini (6/5f)

3rd: Al Arbeed (16/1)

Parade ring updates

Al Arbeed: Compact colt with a good attitude, no concerns with fitness. Little behind on coat, but a lot of the Hannon horses have been and ran well despite this.

Righthere Rightnow: Already very sweaty on neck and chest, burly, muscular colt. Relaxed enough but others are likely to appeal more.

Treble Tee: The horse to follow out of last years two year old day at the track when he was a little gangly and leggy. He’s filled into himself over the winter and has to be a positive.

Sea Baaeed: Another compact sprinting type with plenty of muscle, he’s burly but should improve for anything he does today.

Anno Domini: Two handlers and a red hood but doesn’t need it, relaxed enough. Smart enough colt.

Pellitory: Tall, leggy colt. Reminiscent of sire and fine.

Easy decision here - Treble Tee best. Sea Baaeed second best.

15:00 Japan Racing Association Handicap

Winning trainer reaction:

William Haggas: "Tom (Marquand) wanted to go over on the far side and he was drawn two, and he is a front runner, so that was fine with me. He rode a masterclass race. They went quite fast in the middle and he was off the speed for most of the race, but he kept going. He is a thoroughly genuine and thoroughly nice horse. 

“He got clobbered last year and I suppose he will be clobbered again as they don’t take into account they went fast and he was on the best ground. If you win by three-and-a-quarter lengths you are entitled to go for a race at Royal Ascot. He won off 89 so he will be about 97 after this so that would put you in the frame for the Royal Hunt Cup. 

"He is a nice horse that is likeable. The key to him has been time. I bought him at the breeze-up sales and he was slow this time last year as I couldn’t wake him up, but he is getting the hang of it now."

Result

1st: Bullet Point (6/1)

2nd Tribal Chief (17/2)

3rd Mythical Guest (17/2)

4th: Urban Sprawl (28/1)

Parade ring updates

Tribal Chief: The Menuiser horses have looked very forward in the last week or so, and this is another. Very fit.

Mythical Guest: Gelding with a bit of size, looks in good order for return.

Hiromichi: Happy enough to say he’ll come forward for the run, still some rib definition required.

Urban Sprawl: Can tell he’s been kept busy racing, match fit. Fine.

Brioni: Wears red hood but relaxed. No fitness concerns ahead of reappearance.

Waiting All Night: Quite a barrely type, okay but others preferred.

Zain Blue: Still might find some definition over quarters but not unfit for return.

Bullet Point: Sometimes the Haggas horses can present a little big. Definition but should come forward on what he does today.

Bopedro: Definition, but will come forward for todays outing.

Harper's Ferry: Fit for return, lacking in coat condition compared to some of these but not cause for concern.

Noisy Jazz: Has become quite warm, others appeal more.

Tribal Chief best, Mythical Guest at a price.

14:25 Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap

Winning connections reaction:

Chris Roberton, member of The Roof Partnership: "That was absolutely brilliant. He had a bad run at Haydock on his final run last year, but he didn’t like the soft ground as the run before at Haydock he just murdered that race. We did have Oisin on the last day he won. We have just got to request Mr Murphy comes every time now! 

“I called him after about two furlongs and I was jumping by then as I know he will stay. If he gets his head in front there is nothing that is going to catch him, well that’s how we feel. We are heading for the Britannia, but we have got to get another run in first to get his mark up a bit. The dream is on, that is all I can say. He is a lovely horse as he is so calm."

Result:

1st: King Casper (14/1)

2nd: Transparent (10/1)

3rd: Fearnot (9/1)

Parade ring updates

Byblos: No doubting the quality of this colt, very impressive physical with a good attitude. No fitness concerns.

Fearnot: Smaller framed type, notable fitness, looks ready for today.

Transparent: Muscley colt with plenty of chest and girth, no fitness concerns.

Pappa Louis: Sweating lightly, should come forward for the run, more rib definition to find.

Yabher: Keen on reappearance with two handlers, sweating. Nice type but you’d suspect will be better next time.

Canvas: Big framed horse, expect will come forward again for second run back.

Present Times: More forward of the two Godolphin runners, wears red hood but fine, muscle definition is good.

Watching Stars: Bigger gelding than stablemate, would think he’ll come on for the run.

King Casper: Should come forward for the run, wears red hood but relaxed.

Fearnot and Happy Banner best pair.

13:50 Alex Scott Maiden Stakes

Winning trainer reaction:

Charlie Appleby: “It was the way we wanted to do it as he has been a bit keen at home. William wanted to drop him in, but as the boys quickened on the front end I think that is why you saw him warming into it shall we say. Once hit the rising ground I was always pretty confident he would gallop out well. To be honest the race went to plan. 

“William thought we might come to the stands side then they all went to the middle and William then had to come back to the stands side. He is a nice horse. I would say he would probably sharpen up a bit more and if you look at his pedigree there is a fair bit of speed there. I wouldn’t say he is screaming out for a mile yet.”

Result:

1st: Indian Springs (2/1f)

2nd: Nakeeb (16/5)

3rd: Kaleido (5/2)

Parade ring updates

Licence To Conquer: Tall gelding, not lacking for fitness but quite busy in the paddock and needs to settle. Second handler added.

Kaleido: Quality individual, plenty of size and scope. Wears the red hood but has only been a touch strong, good level of fitness for return.

Dragonflame: Intelligent head and keeping very relaxed in frame. One for the notebook, as will keep improving into his frame.

Sheikh Raj: Nice type, walking well and quite businesslike. Got a touch warm but can be excused as it’s a lovely day.

Hockney: Green for debut, smart individual but having a good look at everything. Will learn plenty.

Nakeeb: Major positive. Relaxed type, good level of fitness. Bit more compact than some of these rangier types but very likeable.

Raafedd: Professional enough attitude, likeable and not unfit but he’ll improve for whatever he does today.

Indian Springs: Relaxed individual, plenty of muscle definition, positive.

Competizione: Burly colt, plenty of chest and likeable enough, think he’ll come forward on whatever he does today.

Nakeeb and Kaleido best pair.

13:15 British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes

Winning trainer reaction:

Charlie Appleby: “We came up here with a bit of confidence. Although he went on a drift in the market that is probably just the week we have had. Coming into it he had done some nice work and as a physical you can’t fault him. We felt we have a couple of two year olds around him that we like and hopefully they will be a little group that come along together. Full credit to Fran Ferris, who rides him at home, as he has loved him from day one. He said he was sharp enough to run over five, but that he can’t wait to step him up to six furlongs and possibly beyond. 

“He has done it over five, and professionally, although he was a bit green down at the start. Will popped him out there and he got into a nice professional position. He travelled well and picked up well. He is a horse that we hoped would be an Ascot type of horse.”

“We could look at something like the National Stakes over five furlongs. Naturally you would think it would be the Coventry Stakes for him, but he was professional there and it will be interesting to see whether he sharpens up or he stays where he is. We have had a few more out at Waterhall than we would have done in previous years. I think they are just a stronger bunch of two year olds. At least he has put a nice marker in the sand for us to work away with others and see what potential we have got.”

Result:

1st: Military Code 6/1

2nd: Moonfall (10/3)

Parade ring updates

Moonfall: Tall, athletic colt with a big enough walk. Very fit. Neighing in the pre-parade but he’s not overly green (just noisy).

Exclamation: Very green and wearing red hood. Good level of fitness but inexperienced and will learn plenty.

This Guy: Smart colt with a deep chest. Come out very on his toes, jogging and neighing. Will need to be kept together in main paddock. Second handler added. Like a coiled spring in the paddock, has to be a concern.

Slay Queen: Very relaxed, a little behind in her coat compared to some of these, but not expending energy. Will come forward.

Henrythenate: Second handler added as being strong in pre-parade. Slim, tall colt and has settled for additional help.

Military Code: No red hood, notable for the yard and has been one of the most relaxed in preliminaries. Muscley, compact colt. Will come forward on anything he does today.

Moonfall best.

Wednesday

16:45 bet365 EBF 'Confined' Novice Stakes

Video replay:

Result:

1st: Spanish Voice 7/2

2nd: Push The Limit 3/1

3rd: Chess Dad 9/1

Parade ring updates

Plymouth Brethren & Scotland best.

Plymouth Brethren: Come in with two handlers and jogging, but nothing of concern. Nice stamp and has a bit of size about him.

Bahadour: Fit enough for debut with room for further improvement.

Stardrop: Lighter type compared to majority of these and very fit.

Spanish Voice: Deep girthed individual and could see him coming forward on anything he does today.

Chess Dad: A typical Study Of Man stamp, professional attitude compared to some of these. Good definition.

Scotland: Tall, athletic colt. High level of fitness. Early positive.

Lemurian: Neighing constantly and getting very warm, uptight as a result. Will learn plenty for the experience.

Valedictory: Big, lengthy colt. Not wearing a red hood (unusual for the yard) but very relaxed. Positive.

Push The Limit: Lighter framed colt, very fit. Not much size to him but impressing as a sharper type. Getting increasingly warm. Slight worry.

16:10 Rossdales Maiden Fillies' Stakes

Winning trainer reaction:

John Gosden: "It was heavy when she ran last year. It gave her experience of a racecourse, but it was heavy ground and she didn’t like it and the jockey looked after her. She has done well today as it wasn’t the plan (to do what she did), but there was no pace and it was a messy race. She looked a bit chewy early on and she settled into it well. She is an elegant filly. That was seven furlongs and we felt we would very much stay at seven and not go back to six furlongs or up to a mile.

“I wouldn’t want to rush her back from that as it is early enough in the year and she has had a tough enough race, but you have got to be happy with her. She showed a good attitude as she hit the front and then she wasn’t sure what she was supposed to be doing, but she worked at it. Ryan (Moore) had the rail and that is a big advantage to these inexperienced fillies as to who has the rail, but she managed to win so good on her.”

Video replay:

Result:

1st: Swiss Lightning 2/1 f

2nd: Stellenbosch 11/4

Parade ring updates

A nice group of fillies. Couldn't put you off any of these from a fitness perspective. Think professionalism may win out so Stellenbosch best.

Blazing Spirit: Still quite green with plenty to learn. On toes and flighty in paddock.

Seren Star: Two handlers for debut but very professional already. Fit.

Stellenbosch: Always been a nice stamp, as you'd expect from a good pedigree. Quite small and compact, definitely a 'today' horse rather than a long-term project.

Swiss Lightning: Big scopey filly. Another Gosden horse with a high level of fitness but she is quite green, having a good look at things.

Elizabeth Bay: Wears red hood but easily managed. Has become a little warm. Muscled filly, can't fault from a fitness perspective.

15.35 bet365 Craven Stakes

Winning trainer reaction:

John Gosden "Strangely enough they brought the race over the stands side and immediately you are in a position down on the rail or about eight horses in front of you. Obviously Kieran has done the right thing, which is between the four and the three, as he has got enough horse and he said I’m going to get out, out, out. n the end the field has split. If he didn’t make that move then he would have been boxed in and been beaten.

“He has had a good blow. This is a trial and this is not the 2000 Guineas so you are not fully wound up for this. The race now puts them where you want them and that is the idea of the trials. He went for his girth, and he had a good blow afterwards, but he is entitled to.

“He was as good as gold, but when we put up the jockey he decided to scoot forward and funnily enough he did that in Paris as well last year. I think it is just a trait and we will watch out for it. I think he has been a very calm and sensible horse at home.

“It would be nice (to win the 2000 Guineas), but it is not necessarily something I worry about or think about at all. I suppose Kingman was slightly unfortunate as he went four lengths clear and thought he did enough and got caught late by a very good horse called Night Of Thunder, who has become a top stallion.

“It is lovely to have a horse going for the 2000 Guineas and it is great for Juddmonte as they have both the winner of the Greenham (Jonquil) and this so they are double handed if they want to be. The family will decide whether one comes here or one goes to France.”

Video replay:

Result:

1st: Field Of Gold 10/3 f

2nd: Wimbledon Hawkeye 7/2

3rd: Aomori City 9/1

Parade ring updates:

New Century best. Wimbledon Hawkeye deserves mention with improved attitude in preliminaries.

Wimbledon Hawkeye: Two handlers but notably more relaxed than last year when could be a bit buzzy. Still a touch on his toes but marked improvement. Progressed physically and filled into himself.

Benevento: Well balanced colt, nice enough.

Opera Ballo: Two handlers, has become a little warm but no major concerns. Similar type to Notable Speech. Muscly colt.

Aomori City: Tense through the back and therefore not using himself particularly well through the walk although beginning to relax a little. Red hood but being well managed. Fit.

The Watcher: No fitness queries, plenty of rib definition. Came in very keen and they've had to add a second handler. Would be a concern.

The Waco Kid: Come in with two handlers but has been very well behaved. Not grown from two three and has always been small. Fit for frame but others preferred.

New Century: Early eyecatcher . Hasn't grown notably since a juvenile but compact, well balanced and in great order.

Field Of Gold: Big colt, has grown considerably since two. Plenty of rib definition but whatever happens today, you'd expect a horse of his size will improve for the run. Had to be well held as tried to disappear across the parade ring. Mounting late in the chute.

Matauri Bay: Still a raw three-year-old, high at the rear end which would indicate he still has growing to do. Will continue to progress through the season.

15:00 Blandford Bloodstock Abernant Stakes

Winning connections reaction:

Ted Voute, racing manager to owner Prince Faisal: “We have had our eyes set on trying to make him a stallion at some point at either six or seven furlongs. He was on the better ground this side and the filly looked a bit free, however I thought she was the danger with all that form behind her. I’m delighted and Prince Faisal is here and he watched from upstairs so he is delighted.

“Prince Faisal raced Make Believe and bought him as a foal so this is a nice start to the season. He started like this last year, but he got an abscess in his near hind and it kept opening up during the season and he kept not quite firing, although he ran well each time.

"We won in France the other day and we wanted to go to the Al Quoz, but we didn’t think he was battle brave enough and Andre came up with the idea of coming here as it sits right and it would make a bit more of a man of him. Over the winter he flourished and you could see today he was a stand out in the paddock as he had a great coat on him.”

“Oisin said he wouldn’t be out of place in trying to go to the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Ascot. If we are going to make him a stallion then that is where we might ought to aim, but that will be decided by Prince Faisal and Andre.

“The stiff six at Ascot should suit him and we have also got York (for the City Of York Stakes) that we could play around with looking at as long as we convince Andre to leave Deauville alone!”

Video replay

Result:

1st: Sajir 2/1 jf

2nd: Grand Grey 11/1

Parade ring updates:

Sajir best. Royal Zabeel next best.

Royal Zabeel: Looks in excellent order again, high level of fitness.

Lethal Levi: In good condition, looks like he'll come forward for the outing.

Grand Grey: Come straight into the paddock. On his toes, not a major negative at this stage but others preferred.

Romantic Style: Filled out and muscled up at four. Powerful and can tell she's had the runs in Meydan.

Run To Freedom: Good level of fitness for return. Fine.

Sajir: Big chested, compact, burly colt. So much muscle definition. Major positive.

Apollo One: Undoubtedly muscle and rib definition, not unfit but wouldn't be surprised to see something fitter.

14:25 bet365 Wood Ditton Maiden Stakes

Winning trainer reaction

Andrew Balding: “He is a horse we like a lot, but I thought it might be a bit sharp for him today as he will stay further in time. David (Probert) gave him a lovely ride and he stuck at it and just got it done. He was just running around a little bit as he was a bit green and the rail helped him no question.

“He has done half of what the others have done at home in preparation because he had a few niggles last year so he hasn’t done as much as them, but we have always liked him and he will improve a lot for the run. He is not in the Dante, or anything particularly fancy, but there is always Ascot if we need more time and that is more likely. I think we will try a bit further with him next time for sure.”

Video replay

Result:

1st: High Stock 11/2

2nd: Spy Kingdom 14/1

3rd: Hard Endeavour 11/4 f

4th Hinchinbrooke 33/1

Parade ring updates:

High Stock & Bondi best pair. Dust Cover worth noting as very fit (but might be too green for today)/

Persion Vision: Good balance, nicely put together, fine.

Prankster: Looks like he'll improve definition wise over the ribs for the run.

Alnayazek: Compact and burly, will improve on anything he does today.

Spy Kingdom: Has become quite warm, green.

Seventy: Compact, needing some reassurance but taking proceedings well. Will come on.

Muhaajm: Having good look around but not overly green. Fine, but others appeal more.

Hitnchinbrooke: Second choice of the runners from the yard. Easy walker with good attitude.

High Stock: Impressive, muscular individual. One for today rather than the future. Positive.

Cosmo Godspeed: Big gelding, going to improve for whatever he does today.

Showyoutheropes: A ready made three-year-old who is unlikely to grow any further. No negatives.

Hard Endeavor: Nice individual with a bit of size. No issues with fitness.

Dust Cover: Finer type, lighter framed than some of these and bit wary. Narrow and growing to do. Very fit for today though.

Bondi: Early eyecatcher, deep girth, big chest, very relaxed attitude. Likeable.

Caughtredhanded: Very, very green, shouting constantly in pre-parade. Undoubtedly fit but going to be a tough task to manage him.

Altareq: Smart stamp, good muscle definition, a touch apprehensive but not overly green.

13.50 bet365 Handicap

Winning trainer reaction:

Charlie Hills: “He did make all in a novice, but that was a different test to this and we wanted to teach him to race properly here. Jason (Watson) gave him a lovely ride. He could have handled the dip a bit better and I think he will be better on a flatter track. The horses weren’t quite right last season and he has probably got in here off a nice mark.

“There is a nice race up at York for him before Royal Ascot and we might go straight there, however there is also another race like this back here next month, but I feel a flatter track will suit him better. I think he will be a nice improving three year old throughout the season.”

Video replay:

Result:

1st: Double Rush 9/4 f

2nd Bob Mali 7/1

3rd Invictus Gold 5/1

4th Gallant 15/2

Parade ring updates:

Loom broken through rail on the way to post

Cayman Tai and King Of Bears the best pair

Loom: Hind-quarter definition but will sharpen up further for this.

Belgrave: Not unfit but will muscle up further for outing

Bob Mali: Become quite warm, would think he'll come forward slightly again.

Invictus Gold: Very on toes and sweating, will need to be managed.

King Of Bears: Catching the eye despite returning after a break. Well muscled and fine with first-time hood on.

Majestic Waave: Not a big horse an should come forward again.

Cayman Tai: Greys can be difficult to judge but clearly excellent rib definition and benefited from first run back. Positive.

Gallant: Wears red hood and is strong in preliminaries, but nothing that would be off-putting. Fitness is fine.

Double Rush: Big framed horse, keen to get on with the job. No negatives.

Al Misbar: Strong, burly type, typical of the sire. Warm and keen with red hood. Fit.

Tuesday

17.20 Each Way Extra At bet365 Handicap

Winning trainer reaction:

Alex Merriam, assistant to Charlie Appleby : “I think Will felt that was probably his trip. He has had two runs around Wolverhampton so this is a little bit different. I thought he ran a solid enough race. He is a breeze-up horse, but he has taken a little bit of time to come to himself. There are no lofty targets at the moment, but he is a big horse and hopefully he will improve a bit.

“I think he is a handicapper, but you never know how they will progress so I wouldn’t want to pigeon hole him. There is plenty of speed in the pedigree so you wouldn’t want to go too much further.”

Video replay

Result:

1st Treasure Fleet 9/4 f

2nd The Trickster 3/1

Parade ring updates:

The Trickster keen to post

Lady Chartwell the best

Brindavon: The one in the field that you might think will come forward a touch but not unfit.

Treasure Fleet: Very laidback, good level of fitness.

Hallelujah U: Athletic type, good definition over quarters for one returning after a break. Fine.

Lady Chartwell: Catching the eye, bigger framed filly but good levels of fitness. Likeable.

The Trickster: Nice physical, strong colt. Has been a bit strong and still a touch inexperienced in pre-parade. No major negatives though.

16.45 bet365 British EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes

Winning trainer reaction:

Alex Merriam, assistant to Charlie Appleby: “That was her first time on the track, and she was learning on the job a bit, but she did it all quite smoothly. On this ground I think having a run was an advantage, so hopefully she will improve a bit for it. Speaking to Charlie we will find another novice for her and creep away and see how we go.

"Will seemed happy enough as far as I can tell and I think we are happy enough at that trip for now. It has been a bit frustrating, but nothing has run too badly. The two boys in the Earl Of Sefton run well. I think Charlie is happy with how the horses are at the moment.”

Video replay

Result:

1st Victory Queen 10/3

2nd Zgharta 9/4

Parade ring updates:

Zgharta probably best of these even if she will still progress. Mahogany Bay to run well at a price.

Victory Queen: A real quality filly, quite tall but still bum high and growing to come. Been fairly professional. Couldn't put you off.

Pelean: Long backed with a fair walk for her frame. Nice enough, calm but wears red hood.

Naga: Wears red hood, quite tight across the back and holding tension. Undoubtedly fit.

Goldie Trickett: Big filly, a bit unsure and tentative on debut but relaxed enough.

Treasured Angel: Green, needing the two handlers, will learn plenty.

Zgharta: Nice stamp of a filly, deep girthed so wouldn't say she's unfit but will come forward for whatever she does today.

Mahogany Bay: Been walking in the pre parade since before the last race. Lovely physical, big frame. Major positive. Tacked up and now showing all the moves, kicking out. Not a negative at this stage but worth noting. Taken rug off in the paddock and she's been fine.

16.10 Bet Boost At bet365 EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes

Winning trainer reaction:

Richard Hannon: “She is a lovely filly and I have a quarter of her. She hasn’t done loads. I put her in the race as there weren't many declared. There is a fillies race tomorrow, but I thought we would take our chance here and she has done really well.

“I always worry about my horses on soft ground, but I didn’t know if she would or wouldn’t, but Ross Doyle (bloodstock agent) felt she might well like the softer ground. She is in the Super Sprint and I always said that is probably her Derby, but we might have to change tact and find a Listed race. She might well be an Ascot filly.

“The way she did that I was very pleased with. She hasn’t done loads, and you could tell that as she missed the gate, but she quickened up lovely. She is a fast learner and she found it fairly natural. We might well go to York for the Marygate.”

Video replay

Result

1st Harry's Girl 7/1

2nd Ruby's Angel 15/8 f

Parade ring updates:

Like both Melaaf and Twilight Star but Melaaf gets the vote on basis of professional attitude. Harry's Girl can run well too.

Ruby's Angel: Late in, big girl, very green and having to be encouraged around by two handlers. Will learn plenty but she's fit.

Twilight Star: Impressive physical, light framed filly but muscle, strong and keeping it together.

Naana's Shadow: Keen to get on with things and will learn plenty. Should progress fitness wise.

Storm Flag: Very green and not as forward as some of the yard's two-year-olds have looked.

Harry's Girl: Already catching the eye as a ready-made two-year-old. Nice professional attitude. Little on toes now she's been tacked up, still catching the eye.

Guernsey Lady: Still fairly underdeveloped and you'd expect to see her strengthen up in the coming months.

Melaaf: Athletic, has growing room. Having good luck at everything but sensible attitude.

15.35 Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes

Winning trainer reaction:

John Gosden said: “We will see what they want to do, but it is very nice winning a Group Three and getting that under her belt. I just wouldn’t want it rattling firm, but she will have no problems with better ground. She handled the ground today and she is a nice filly. She has not been over raced and she has been training well this spring.

“He is a very talented young rider and he has done very well throughout his career. He has ridden this filly very well and he is a very talented rider so we are happy to have him with us. It could well be the case (that the French 1000 Guineas) is the better option. I will talk to the family and see what they want to do. There is a very good Aga Khan filly (Zarigana) which we saw win the Prix de la Grotte, but we have some nice plans to make.”

Video replay

Result:

1st Zanzoun 9/1

2nd Celestial Orbit 9/1

3rd Remaat 20/1

Parade ring updates:

Verse Of Love: Loved her physically but thought she was very green when winning on debut. Similar comments apply today, she's very on toes and will learn plenty.

Nardra: Muscly, good definition, two handlers and a little cautious but fine.

Arabian Dusk: Always been a likeable type physically and she's progressed a little at three but was always fairly developed. Wouldn't put you off.

Remaat: Filled nicely into her frame since last seen winning at two. Professional attitude. Likeable.

Qarlyga: Can tell she's had a run, good muscle definition, one of the better ones at this stage.

Celestial Orbit: Has got very hot, om toes and would be concern.

Cartwheel: Impressive physically, big framed filly and bee showing a very relaxed attitude. Positive.

Biniorella Bay: Not much size, quite compact and narrow. On her toes.

Zanzoun: Good level of fitness on first start for the Gosden yard. Red hood and quite busy in preliminaries. Will need to settle.

15.00 bet365 Earl Of Sefton Stakes

Winning trainer reaction:

Richard Hannon said: “That suited him there. He definitely didn’t get it at Southwell when we went an extended one mile three furlongs, but that was a bit of a gamble. We wanted to take him to Saudi Arabia, but that didn’t work out so we stayed for the Winter Derby. He has been working well for a while and he is a good horse. He will turn up somewhere smart and win a very good race one day. There has been a lot of interest to buy him, but these horses are hard to make and they take a long time to make."

Following the race Hannon hinted that Persica could now be given an outing in the Boylesports Lockinge Stakes, which he was trimmed from 33-1 into 12-1 by Paddy Power, at Newbury next month.

Hannon added: “If it turns up soft ground I wouldn’t mind taking a chance with him as he enjoys that and a fast run mile would suit him perfectly. He could travel a bit. He could travel anywhere. He is a very good horse with a high cruising speed. A mile and a quarter on soft ground stretches him at the very top level, which it was at Ascot. I’ve no doubt he will get to the top level, but conditions will have to suit him.”

Video replay:

Result:

1st Persica 3/1

2nd Ottoman Fleet 2/1 jf

Parade ring updates:

Persica best ahead of Ottoman Fleet.

Lavender Hill Mob: Athletic, good level of fitness. Fine.

Ottoman Fleet: Presenting a little bit big but did so 12 months ago. Fine.

First Conquest: Two handlers, fit enough, looks in good order.

Ambiente Friendly: Never been overly impressive paddock horse. Two handlers with red hood but fine. Will improve on anything he does today.

Persica: Always been a smart compact, type, wears red hood but has been very well behaved. Good level of fitness. Like.

14.25 bet365 Feilden Stakes

Winning trainer reaction:

Andrew Balding said: “He is a smart horse and we were pretty hopeful going into today. It is great for Miss Rausing as he is home bred and a lovely horse going forward. I was worried he was lugging to the left, but Oisin (Murphy) said he was just getting tired as they went very hard. He was probably running on fumes a little bit at the end. He is a smart horse. I think it was more the ground, and the pace the race was run at (as to why he was running on fumes). It was a searching gallop and they were getting tired."

“He has got a French Derby entry, Irish Derby entry and German Derby entry. I’m delighted to win today and we will see how things pan out. I think the likelihood is that we will look at York and France would be the preferred option.”

Result

1st Almeric 11/4 f

2nd King Of Cities 17/2

3rd Nightwalker 15/2

Parade ring updates:

No fitness concerns in here. Selection is Green Storm, closely followed by Sallaal.

Law Of Design: Quite a raw type, likeable attitude (very relaxed) but think he'll learn as he goes on.

King Of Cities: Fair definition but others appeal more.

Masai Moon: Rugged up at this stage but wears hood and requires two handlers.

Last Galileo: Compact individual, smart type, different kind of horse to majority of these and interesting to see how he shapes.

Nightwalker: Liked as a gangly, green colt as a juvenile and has filled into himself over the winter. He's going to improve through the year physically still and wouldn't be the selection for today.

Jockeys reporting the ground veering towards soft rather than good to soft

Almeric: Nice and neat colt, typical of the sire, likeable enough with a far level of fitness.

Green Storm: Early positive, was a impressive physical as a two-year-old and he's only improved. Good rib definition.

Sallaal: Wears red hood but has been relaxed, good level of fitness, couldn't put you off.

13.50 Weatherbys With Venatour Racing Handicap

Winning trainer reaction:

William Haggas: “He has been keen in his work this spring and we were keen that he didn’t run too free in his race, which is why we dropped him back in trip and he picked up very well. I think the slow ground helped the others come back to him. We weren’t expecting that. I hoped he would run on at the end without running too keen, which is what he did.

“He doesn’t look like a sprinter at all as he is quite a leggy horse. He is not a big bulky horse, but as I say he has been a bit keen in his work so it made sense to drop him back in trip. I was going to run him over seven furlongs on Thursday, but I thought the first race of the day on Tuesday on nice ground would be fine. I think he will probably stay at six furlongs for the time being.

“He is in the six furlong handicap at the Guineas meeting, but he might want seven furlongs on slicker ground. I’m learning about him. He has had a very good ground with his previous trainer so it has been easy to step into life with us. He is a nice, kind horse.”

Video replay:

Result:

1st More Thunder 10/1

2nd Aramram 11/2

3rd Woodhay Wonder 17/2

4th Elmonjed 8/1

Parade ring updates:

Best three: Dark Thirty, Aramram & Trefor

Probe: Went early to post

Elmonjed: Can tell bit of quality. Will improve on whatever he does today.

Twilight Romance: Can tell he's had the runs, race fit, fine.

Physique: Fine fitness wise, couldn't put you off but others preferred. Getting increasingly on toes.

Trefor: Athletic and high level of fitness for return. Just needs to be monitored as very edgy.

Dark Thirty: Well enough when winning at Doncaster but has firmed up since. Positive.

First Folio: Some definition and not unfit. Likely to come forward though.

More Thunder: Should come forward for run.

Vantheman: Fit for return, nice physical type with a big chest. Like.

Woodhay Wonder: Red hood, sharp enough for return

Ararat: Deep girthed, a little on toes, physical profile of a horse that will come forward again.

Aramram: Big frame and clearly needed time to grow into himself. Positive re fitness.

Indian Run: On toes in pre-parade, will come on for the run.

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