Ghaiyyath Zetland Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 15:20 | Winning time: 2m 5.93s

(5)

Arabian Crown⁵⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 105

10/11

Dubawi colt who took the rise in class in his stride when making it 2 wins from 3 starts in Salisbury listed event (1m) 59 days ago. Had plenty in hand on that occasion and well worth his place at this higher level with prospect of more to come. Big player.

Form: 311

(4)

Dallas Star¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: David Egan| T: D J S Ffrench Davis| OR: 87

33/1

Tall colt who matched previous best (fairly useful form) when opening his account at the fourth attempt in a Bath novice (1m) 12 days ago, staying on to lead near line. Step up to 1¼m promises to be within range but this demands more.

Form: 3831

(3)

Dambuster²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: James Doyle| T: A M Balding

4/1

Kingman colt who was easily the pick of the newcomers and overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in a Sandown maiden (1m, soft) 24 days ago, edging out a subsequent winner. More to come.

Form: 1

(2)

Gasper De Lemos²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-4| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien

11/5

Justify colt who had clearly derived plenty from his debut experience when running out an authoritative winner of a Curragh maiden (7f) 3 weeks ago, off bridle before most but finding plenty. Useful prospect who looks sure to be suited by this increase in trip. Respected.

Form: 41

Non-Runners

(1)

Meribella⁵⁰

Weight: 9-1| Age: 2

T: R M Beckett J: Rossa Ryan

Forecasts

Arabian Crown (10/11), Gasper De Lemos (11/5), Dambuster (4/1), Meribella (6/1), Dallas Star (33/1)

ARABIAN CROWN continued his theme of race-by-race progress when making it 2 wins from 3 starts in a Salisbury listed event (1m) 59 days ago, looking well suited by the increase in trip. Well worth his place at this higher level, he promises to do better still and earns the vote. Impressive Curragh scorer Gasper de Lemos heads up the dangers, with Dambuster also worth a look.