The 2 previous winners can fight this out, with NABATI preferred over Tawakal on the back of his narrow defeat in a listed contest at Newbury.
Nabati
Tawakal
Al Widyan
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Nabati
J: Billy LoughnaneT: Charlie Appleby
F: 12
Price History:
1.44
Age:
2
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
850,000 gns Night of Thunder colt who easily landed short odds in 4-runner 6f maiden at Yarmouth (firm) on debut and was much improved when going down by a neck to another smart prospect in 6f Newbury listed race 3 weeks ago, still green but finishing clear of the rest. More to come.
2. Tawakal
J: James DoyleT: Simon & Ed Crisford
F: 1
Price History:
2.75
Age:
2
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Sales price for this Starspangledbanner colt rocketed to €325,000 this year and having been very well backed he ran out a comfortable winner on debut at Nottingham (6f) 3 weeks ago, showing inexperience but doing it comfortably. Sure to progress.
3. Al Widyan
J: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew Balding
Price History:
15.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled February 16. 50,000 gns foal, Havana Grey colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Rosay out of useful winner up to 1m (2-y-o 5f/6f winner) Petit Calva. Tall order on debut taking on 2 promising winners.
5. The Resdev Rocket
J: Saffie OsborneT: Michael & David Easterby
F: 87
Price History:
151.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Well held in 7f novices at Ayr and York.
4. Roll Up Raymond
J: George WoodT: Gihan Arnolda
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 22. 26,000 gns foal, £14,000 yearling, £16,500 2-y-o, Showcasing colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Inspired Knowhow and 2-y-o 6f winner Italica. Would be a surprise winner on debut.