TimeformBlog

Al Shemali won the Dubai Duty Free last year, but is not the same force in 2011, and latest second to Mahbooba in listed race at Newmarket not necessarily a sign of a revival, as he never threatened easy winner.

Colombian has been campaigned primarily in France this season, making frame all 4 starts, including in Prix du Jockey Club and Prix Niel behind Reliable Man. Afforded maximum respect on return to home soil.

Late Telegraph is frrom the family of Irish Oaks winner Moonstone and cost 320,000 gns as a yearling. Had a hood fitted when beating Dick Doughtywylie in a 1¼m Goodwood maiden in August. Sure to improve.

Sadeek's Song confirmed his debut promise when an easy winner of a 1m Nottingham maiden last month. Better form when ¾-length third of 8 to Oceanway in handicap at York next time, and has plenty more to come.

Cloudy Spirit makes a belated debut on Flat, although did win a jumpers bumper on fibresand in December. Improved over hurdles up to 3m in the spring, but not easy to fancy her in this company.

Borug is yet to add to 2 juvenile wins, his best effort this year coming when fourth in Lingfield Derby Trial. Looked awkward when last of 4 in Newmarket handicap last time, and cheekpieces left off now.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Colombian
2. Sadeek's Song
3. Late Telegraph

Timeform View: This has gone to Godolphin in 3 of the last 4 years, and Sadeek's Song looks their best chance this time round, but he may have to play second fiddle to Colombian who will find this easier than the pattern races he's been contesting in France.

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