Charlie Appleby has high hopes for Al Suhail in the BetVictor Hungerford Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.
The four-year-old competed in two Group One events at the Dubai Carnival earlier in the year, finishing a close third behind Lord Glitters in the Jebel Hatta before trailing home last of 12 runners in the Dubai Turf on World Cup night.
But having made an encouraging return to action in the Summer Mile at Ascot last month, hopes are high that he can get back on the winning trail in this weekend’s Group Two feature at the Berkshire track.
Appleby said: “We were delighted with Al Suhail’s first start back in the UK at Ascot, finishing third over the mile in soft conditions.
“Dropping back to seven furlongs I feel will suit him – he travels very well through his races.
“He’s definitely come forward for that run and we feel the style of the race on Saturday will suit, so there are plenty of positives going into the race with him.”
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