bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3)

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 2m 10.93s

(5)

Damysus¹³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: W Buick| T: J & T Gosden

13/2

Sent off at 8/11 and readily made a winning start to his career in 7f Southwell novice in December. That form is some way off the required standard here but he rates a sure-fire improver for leading connections.

Form: 1-

(1)

I Am I Said¹⁸⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: H Crouch| T: R M Beckett

3/1

This Almanzor colt looked a smart prospect when impressive winner of 1m Newmarket novice (soft) last autumn. Has the potential for significant improvement for a yard which took this with Irish Derby winner Westover in 2022.

Form: 1-

(4)

Sir Dinadan²⁰⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 92| D

12/1

Made all in 1¼m Pontefract novice (heavy) last autumn. Open to further progress but I Am I Said probably the Ralph Beckett first string unless the betting suggests otherwise.

Form: 021-

(2)

Swagman²⁷⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 104

9/2

Won a 7f Naas maiden on second start and useful effort when second in 7f Leopardstown Group 3 last July. Not seen since but with a top yard and bred to come into his own over this sort of trip.

Form: 312-

(3)

Windlord²⁰⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 105| BF

5/4

Dubawi colt who progressed well at 2, winning a 1m York novice before third in Group 2 Beresford at the Curragh (1m, good) final start. The step to 1¼m should suit and leading claims for an in-form yard no stranger to success in this race.

Form: 4213-

Forecasts

Windlord (5/4), I Am I Said (3/1), Swagman (9/2), Damysus (13/2), Sir Dinadan (12/1)

Andrew Balding really has hit the ground running this spring and Beresford third WINDLORD might be able to provide the stable with a fourth win in this since 2015. I Am I Said could hardly have been more impressive on his Newmarket debut last autumn and could be the one to give the selection most to do.