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Theoryofeverything options to be considered after Greenham effort

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Connections of Theoryofeverything will wait before deciding whether he will be handed the chance to run in another Classic trial following his effort in the Greenham at Newbury on Saturday.

A son of Frankel, the Prince Faisal-owned colt looked well above average when making light work of his 12 rivals in a seven-furlong Doncaster novice on his racecourse debut earlier this month.

Having powered to six-length victory over Godolphin’s Striking Star, he was handed a berth in the Greenham, and in very soft ground finished eight and a half lengths third to Isaac Shelby in the Group Three contest.

Thady Gosden, who trains in partnership with his father, John, said: “It was very specialist ground and the winner looked very smart.

“This was only the second run of his life and he was up against some more serious horses. He ran a pleasing race, all things considered.

“He’s fine. He is in the Dante, but we will see how he comes out of the race before making any decisions.”

Chaldean none the worse for Newbury and on course for Newmarket

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Chaldean is still on course for the Qipco 2000 Guineas despite his unfortunate mishap when unseating Frankie Dettori coming out of the stalls at Newbury on Saturday.

The Frankel colt was a warm favourite to emulate his sire, who won the Greenham Stakes in 2011 on his way to success in the first Classic of the season at Newmarket.

However, he received a bump from Streets Of Gold when leaving the starting gates. Dettori lost an iron as a result and as Chaldean veered left, his rider was left on the turf.

The riderless Chaldean, who had won his four previous starts, enjoyed himself out in front in the seven-furlong contest, which was eventually won by Isaac Shelby.

Bookmakers kept the Juddmonte-owned Chaldean at a general 5-1 for the Guineas on May 6, and trainer Andrew Balding reported he has taken his unfortunate mishap well.

“He’s fine,” said the Kingsclere handler. “None the worse for his little saunter down the track. He had a great time, hardly lost any weight.

“It was an unconventional dress rehearsal, but there we are – it is what it is.”

Zoology poised to test Classic credentials in Greenham

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Zoology will bid to underline his Classic potential when he lines up in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.

The Zoustar colt made an impressive winning debut at Yarmouth in September and was pitched into the deep end by trainer James Ferguson on his second start, when well held by Blackbeard in the Middle Park at Newmarket a couple of weeks later.

The Qatar Racing-owned colt was upped to seven furlongs for his return earlier this month in a well-contested novice event at Southwell, where he beat Covey by a neck, with the pair a little way clear of the remainder.

Zoology has the right big-race engagements and his Newmarket handler is keen to learn more at the weekend.

“He runs in the Greenham on Saturday and he has a French Guineas and English Guineas entry,” said Ferguson.

“If he runs well in that and we think he will get a mile, then that’s where he will be aimed.

“If we don’t think he will get a mile, then we will look for options over seven furlongs, probably at Royal Ascot. Zoustar got a mile, so we’d be hopeful.”

Zoology’s sire was an Australian seven-furlong Group One winner at three, having been touched off on his only try over a mile in similar company at two.

“Good ground would be fine for Zoology,” added Ferguson. “He probably wouldn’t want it too soft. He has got a nice action and I don’t see the ground being being a concern. I think it is going to dry up in the week.”

Canberra Legend is also being prepared as a potential Classic horse. The three-year-old Australia colt made an eyecatching debut at Newcastle in February, powering clear of seven rivals in a mile novice event.

A Dante and Derby entry, he looks poised to have his second start as the Flat season gets into gear on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket’s three-day Craven meeting, which starts on Tuesday.

Ferguson said: “Canberra Legend won very impressively at Newcastle and we have been pleased with his progress.

“He holds a Derby entry and he is either going to run in the (Listed) Feilden or the (Group Three) Craven this week, most likely in the Feilden (Wednesday).”

Deauville Legend will make his return at Newmarket this week
Deauville Legend will make his return at Newmarket this week (Tim Goode/PA)

Meanwhile, Deauville Legend, who was runner-up in the King George V at Royal Ascot before enjoying success in both the Bahrain Trophy and the Great Voltigeur last season, will have a backend campaign, much like last year.

Having ended his three-year-old campaign with a gallant fourth to Gold Trip in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington in November, Ferguson is keen to go overseas once again.

He said: “Deauville Legend has been given a long break, because he will probably be aimed towards an international campaign at the end of the year.

“He will be back for Royal Ascot and aimed at the Hardwicke, hopefully.”