ROYAL Ascot hero Benbatl could step back up into Group 1 company for the Juddmonte International at York next month.
After staying on strongly to take fifth place behind Wings Of Eagles in the Investec Derby, the Godolphin-owned colt won the Group 3 Hampton Court Stakes at Ascot.
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Trainer Saeed bin Suroor is considering letting Benbatl make his second appearance at the Knavesmire, where he was also second to Permian in the Dante Stakes.
Benbatl (left) could head to YorkReuters
“He’s doing good. We gave him an easy time after the race,” bin Suroor told At The Races.
“He’s in the Juddmonte at York. A mile and a quarter at this time is best for him.
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“He’s improving all the time and next year he’ll be a better horse.
“We’ll talk to Sheikh Mohammed. He’s coming to Newmarket soon. Then we’ll make a decision.”
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