Six contenders for the undefeated Native Path in Craven Stakes

Native Trail

Star Group One winner Native Path prepares to tackle six opponents on his return to courtroom on the Craven Stakes 365 in Newmarket.

The Oasis Dream Colt has gained every of its 4 begins when he was two years previous for Charlie Appleby, together with first set victories within the Nationwide Stakes at Curragh and Dewhurst over the Rowley Mile.

It will likely be a hot-demand to make him 5 out of 5 on his debut at three and cement his spot as a pre-goal candidate for the two,000 Guineas on the finish of the month.

NEWMARKET, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 9: William Buick on the Native Trail (C, blue) wins the Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket Racecourse on October 09, 2023 in Newmarket, England.  (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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William Buick rides the Native Path to win the Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket

Aidan O’Brien, who has surprisingly by no means gained a Craven, is sending the Star of India throughout the Irish Sea for a renewal this yr.

Positive, Galileo’s son made his debut on the Leopardstown racetrack in October, however he is clearly dealing with an enormous rise in his class.

The India star is one among three earlier race winners together with Claymore of Jane Chapel Hyam and a pony educated by William Haggas, however they gained on the observe within the fall.

William Buick celebrates with a member of Charlie Appleby's team after beating the Native Trail at Dewhurst Stakes
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William Buick celebrates with a member of Charlie Appleby’s staff after beating the Native Path at Dewhurst Stakes

Hoo Ya Mal, coached by Andrew Balding, gained the Convial Maiden title in York earlier than being swept away by Native Path stablemate Noble Reality at a runway occasion in Doncaster in his most up-to-date look.

The one horse within the area to truly run this yr is Kingmax, who made him fortunate for the third time on his debut with Dave Loughnane at Kempton final month.

The sphere was accomplished by double winner Zacharias Martin Mead.

Go Bears Go (purple) is defeated by the Ebro River (near the side) at Phoenix Stakes
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Go Bears Go (purple) is defeated by the Ebro River (close to the facet) at Phoenix Stakes

The principle supporting race is bet365 Abernant Stakes, with eight riders introduced.

The possible candidate for the Group C competitors is Ebro River, who gained the Group One Phoenix Stakes with Hugo Palmer final season and faces their seniors for the primary time.

Yves Johnson Houghton’s Gombe has stepped up the road after successful twice final season, whereas Charlie Hills can be hoping Garros improves for his fourth comeback within the Cambridge Cup in Doncaster.

Full the present squad (Stuart Williams), Run To Freedom (Henry Sweet), Bellosa (Jane Chapple-Hyam), Double Or Bubble (Chris Wall), and Final Crusader (Karl Burke).