Benbatl in QEII mix for bin Suroor at Ascot
Benbatl heads the home defence as 21 horses stay at Ascot.
Even though the runner of Saeed bin Suroor is the shortest-priced of their hopes, he looks set to face some stiff opposition, together with the The Revenant of Francis-Henri Graffard having been well supported on Arc weekend.
Aidan OBrien also boasts his a powerful hand, using 2000 Guineas winner Magna Grecia getting his first run since a shock defeat in the equal back also from the mixture.
On which was his first start since finishing second to mare Winx in last years Cox Plate benbatl reserved his place in the line-up when winning last month Joel Stakes at Newmarket.
But with the moving on the track currently described as heavy, Bin Suroor is cautious of requirements.
Id like for the earth to be great to delicate, but they are stating its thick and that he wont like this, explained Bin Suroor.
He ran in Haydock on it and he did not like it whatsoever. This was two years back.
The rigid mile is fantastic for himbut hed adore the floor to be great to soft.
Well check the floor on the day of this race, but more than likely he will run. We only hope the floor is not heavy – no one really wants that for a Group One.
OBriens three other contenders – Hermosa, Magical and I Will Fly – are still in the Champion Stakes at this phase.
Phoenix Of Spain, who won the Irish 2,000 Guineas, might Attempt to get back on course with David OMearas Lord Glitters and Eve Johnson Houghtons Accidental Agent, for Charlie Hills other Group One winners in contention.
King is the only challenger of John Gosden, Sir Michael Stoute has Zaaki and Veracious to pick out of and since winning the Greenham in the spring Mohaather, who has been could be saddled by Marcus Tregoning.
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