Guidance on the St James's Place Festival Hunter Chase

What's in Store for Native Trail Following the Guineas? Rowley Mile at Newmarket .

The weekend spotlight shone on the first Classics of the season, with Coroebus claiming victory in the 2000 Guineas, edging out his stablemate Native Trail and Group 1 juvenile champion Luxembourg over the mile course.

While Coroebus seems set to keep dominating the mile, possibly targeting the Irish 2000 Guineas and St James' Palace Stakes, the discussion moves to Native Trail, the runner-up and initial favorite, and whether his future lies in different races.

Native Trail, a stable companion to the champion, entered the race undefeated and had previously wowed the crowds by triumphing in the Craven Stakes on the same turf just a month prior, proving his worth as a favorite.

Although he faced minimal competition in the Craven Stakes, with the nearest rival lagging significantly due to the official ratings, Native Trail's performance was remarkable, leaving many speculating about his subsequent moves.

Mile Options

Godolphin's decision to push Native Trail into prestigious events adds intriguing layers to their strategy, considering the recent turn of events where he played second fiddle.

The Irish 2000 Guineas and St James' Palace Stakes seem logical moves for Oasis Dream's progeny, but it's plausible for him to divert towards the French 2000 Guineas at Longchamp, given his current state post-Newmarket.

After a notable though lightly contested Craven victory, it's rumored that Native Trail might face challenges on straight-mile stretches like The Curragh, implying he could excel on the bends.

Given these considerations, the St James' Palace Stakes and the Sussex Stakes could suit Native Trail well over straight events like the Prix Jacques Le Marois later in August.

Options Over Shorter

As the autumn rolls in, Native Trail seems well-positioned for a Breeders' Cup Mile run in the US, especially with Godolphin eyeing consecutive wins after their Space Blues triumph last year.

Thinking about strategic moves, considering how Native Trail performed at Newmarket, reducing his race length might suit him, as seen with other top juveniles who shift to sprinting post the Guineas.

A Step Up In Trip

Deauville's upcoming Prix Jean Prat, occurring in July, with Godolphin's impressive four wins there, might just be the right fit if the team decides a shorter race is optimal for him.

Although distance extension seems a less likely scenario for Native Trail, his solid performance at Newmarket suggests an uptick in enduring longer courses.

His lineage offers promise too, although his dam Needleleaf wasn't a runner, his lineage boasts relatives like New Orchid who thrived in longer races, suggesting potential in Native Trail. the Group 3 Lancashire Oaks at Haydock New Orchid, breaking her maiden over extended distances and placing well in mile-and-a-half races, leaves room for hope that Native Trail might break family trends.

Recent whispers within Godolphin imply careful consideration on upping distances immediately, as their robust Derby lineup already promises big returns.

Native Trail might find fortune at summer's Highlighted meeting in June or the illustrious mile-and-a-quarter Prix Guillaume d'Ornano in August. Coral Eclipse at Sandown Here at WhichBookie, we're passionate about delivering prime content and the best offers, and we do receive compensations from links featured on this page.