Roger Varian’s Ajman Princess bidding for more glory in the Betway Pinnacle Stakes at Haydock
Roger Varian's filly had some top form as a three-year-old including finishing runner-up in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot but she has come into her own this season
AJMAN PRINCESS bids to bring up the hat-trick in Saturday's Betway Pinnacle Stakes at Haydock.
Roger Varian's filly finished second in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot last summer and after a run of near-misses, she has got her act together this season.
She was last seen bolting up in a Listed contest at Goodwood.
However, Varian's main concern is that conditions might deteriorate should there be much more rain.
"Ajman Princess is a very talented filly who put the race to bed in fine style at Goodwood," the Newmarket trainer told www.varianstable,com..
"She was second in the Ribblesdale Stakes on easy ground, but Haydock looks set to be very testing and deep conditions would be a question mark."
Francis-Henri Graffard is not worried about the going for Bateel, a former David Simcock inmate who was second in a Group 3 at Chantilly on her first start for new connections in April.
"We are happy with the condition of the filly. She had a very good seasonal comeback. She's in great shape and she likes the soft ground," said Graffard.
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"She's ready to produce a good run."
Simcock is represented by Chinoiseries.
With Tony Martin's Laganore staying in Ireland for a race at the Curragh on Sunday, Irish hopes rest with the Henry de Bromhead-trained Island Remede.
"She seems in good form and had a good run the last day, so we're hoping for a good run," said De Bromhead.
"She's got form on soft ground, so hopefully that will suit her."
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