The highlight of today's racing at Newbury is the Darley EBF Novice Stakes, where Shabab Al Ahli, trained by Charlie Appleby, will face off against Sahara King. Shabab Al Ahli, a Frankel colt, won convincingly at Southwell in February and is now aiming for the Epsom Classic. Appleby previously won this race in 2023 with Military Order. Sahara King, meanwhile, has shown promise with a debut win at Wolverhampton in November.
Another notable runner is My Love Is King, trained by Gosden, who won on debut at Newcastle and holds a Derby entry. The Henri Matisse Coolmore Prix Cleopatre will also take place, featuring the classy Gilded Prize, a Frankel filly with a strong start to her career. Her trainer, Francis-Henri Graffard, had a successful season last year and may have another gem on his hands. Other notable races include the Greenham Stakes, where Zavateri and Albert Einstein will compete, and the Bridget 'Confined' Maiden Fillies' Stakes, featuring Synchronicity, a full-sister to Ombudsman.
The owners of Gilded Prize are excited about her potential and are considering a trip to Chantilly for the Prix de Diane if all goes well today.