Ante-post favourite
GHAIYYATH cost enough and has an outstanding pedigree. Entries in the Racing Post Trophy and Derby support the euphoria in the aftermath of his latest victory when scoring here by 5L. The Godolphin runner beat little but recorded a decent time and is expected to shine on better ground.
Purser was short of daylight in the Solario Stakes when just behind
Arbalet. That looked a sub-standard renewal and this looks a much better race. Balydoyle are strongly represented with two recent maiden winners,
Zabriskie and
Flag Of Honour. The former is well related whilst the latter was the more impressive last time. Both need to improve again but we know their trainer is more than adept at producing it.
Wafy is another from a marvellous bloodline and looks an exciting prospect. There was a feeling the ground may have been slower than ideal for his two main rivals last time and he faces a sterner test here.
- Ghaiyyath
- Flag Of Honour
- Zabriskie