Areen Faisal could emerge as a credible contender at Royal Ascot if he successfully takes the next step along the ladder in the Brian Yeardley Continental Two-Year-Old Trophy (2.40) at Beverley on Saturday.
The Bahamian Bounty colt, trained by Richard Fahey, is one of seven declarations for the £25,000 conditions stakes, won last season by subsequent Norfolk Stakes hero Prince Of Lir.
Local owner Keith Brown is optimistic Moonlit Sands can realise her true potential in the prestigious Hilary Needler Trophy at Beverley on Saturday (June 10).
Brown’s silks have in recent years become a standing dish at the well-attended East Yorkshire circuit, with the likes of Top Notch Tonto and Orewa having got off the mark at Beverley before going on to achieve great things.
Tom Dascombe will attempt to win the Hilary Needler Trophy for a second time if Formidable Kitt lines up at Beverley on Saturday (June 10).
The Cheshire handler savoured a red-letter day at the popular East Yorkshire circuit when Don’t Tell Mary claimed the historic sprint by four lengths in 2009.
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