This Weekend on Sky Sports Racing: Newbury Hosts Spring Trials

The highly anticipated Spring Trials weekend commences at Newbury, featuring the Darley EBF Novice Stakes with Shabab Al Ahli and Sahara King as top contenders. Shabab Al Ahli, trained by Charlie Appleby, seeks to build on his impressive Southwell win, where he earned a 33-1 quote for the Derby. This Frankel colt faces a shorter trip today and aims to assert his dominance. Appleby previously won the inaugural race in 2023 with Military Order, who later became a strong contender for the Derby. Sahara King, having won his debut at Wolverhampton, also shows promise, with his form gaining substance after Mohaaraj's subsequent success. Another notable runner is My Love Is King, trained by Gosden, who holds a Derby entry and is currently 40-1 after a comfortable win at Newcastle. The classy Gilded Prize is set to compete in the Henri Matisse Coolmore Prix Cleopatre, aiming for top honors before heading to Chantilly for the Prix de Diane. This Frankel filly has made a remarkable start to her career, with two impressive runs under the Juddmonte colors. Her trainer, Francis-Henri Graffard, is looking to replicate his success from last year. Other exciting races include the Greenham Stakes, where Zavateri and Albert Einstein clash, and the Bridget 'Confined' Maiden Fillies' Stakes, featuring promising fillies like Synchronicity, Sapphire Secret, and Seet. The Dreweatts Maiden Fillies' Stakes also showcases debutants like Take A View, while the MJ Church Handicap at Bath sees Hunky Dory tackle a 5lb penalty after a convincing win at Wolverhampton.