Ruling Court returned from a lengthy absence with a hugely impressive display in the Jumeirah 2000 Guineas at Meydan.
An easy winner at Sandown on his debut, the Justify colt, who cost Godolphin €2,300,000, went on to finish third in the Acomb Stakes at York.
The winner of that race was Aidan O’Brien’s The Lion In Winter, currently favourite for the Derby, while the second Wimbledon Hawkeye, won the Royal Lodge.
William Buick was not in the greatest position as the field approached the final bend but when he manoeuvred him into place to challenge, his acceleration was hugely impressive.
He was left unchanged at 12-1 for the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket by Paddy Power but is as low as 8-1 in a place for the Classic which his trainer Charlie Appleby also has Shadow Of Light and Opera Ballo prominent in the betting.
“He was superb there and I couldn’t have asked for a better effort from him,” said Buick.
“Charlie was keen to let him learn a little bit today to bring him forward, his acceleration was instant and he’s got a huge amount of talent. He’s a very exciting horse.
“I’m pretty confident he’ll get a mile and a quarter, he’s a much stronger horse this year.”
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