HaydockSat, May 23, 2026

DIVISION (4) really caught the eye when keeping on strongly to finish a close-up third over 6f in the G3 Pavilion Stakes at Ascot earlier in the month. William Haggas' charge was returning from seven months off on that ocassion and should have taken a significant step forward. He remains unexposed over the trip and can show improved form this time around. Last year's G1 Prix Morny winner VENETIAN SUN (8) was well-beaten in the 1m G1 1000 Guineas on her reappearance but must be greatly respected now dropping back to 6f. Karl Burke's filly may pose a bigger threat than recent G3 Pavilion Stakes scorer COPPULL (3) although he too holds obvious claims. BRUSSELS (2) cannot be ruled out.