Charlie Appleby may have discovered potential candidates for the Classic races in Notable Speech and Devoted Queen, both of whom emerged victorious at Kempton.
Notable Speech, a colt sired by Dubawi, was heavily favoured at 4-7 odds for his third race in the Virgin Bet. Following his impressive victory over Cuban Tiger at Newcastle, the Best Odds Daily British EBF Conditions Stakes has gained significant traction.
With great assurance, William Buick skillfully guided him. He showcased a swift burst of speed as he overtook Valvano, Ralph Beckett's potential Derby contender, in the closing moments.
The jockey believes that the Godolphin-bred horse has deservedly earned a promotion in class, as bet365 has now placed him at odds of 14-1 for the 2000 Guineas.
Buick stated, "He has demonstrated on two occasions his ability to achieve that, and it was an awe-inspiring display. As a result, he is deserving of a promotion to a higher level."
Today's competition was an intense battle filled with numerous uncertainties, and he considered them all, which gave me great satisfaction.
I was impressed by the noticeable improvement in his physical condition since the last time I rode him. He has developed nicely and demonstrated some growth, which is quite remarkable, considering he has only had two runs.