Connections of Asset believe the Richard Hannon-trained colt has genuine each-way claims in the Stan James 2000 Guineas.

GEORGE WASHINGTON is 2-1 favourite with the sponsors to give Aidan O’Brien a fourth triumph in the Stan James 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday.

Mick Channon will saddle his first Classic runner when Royal Power competes in the Premio Parioli, the Italian 2000 Guineas in Rome on Sunday.

Easy Air could run at Lingfield on Monday after being taken out of tomorrow’s intercasino.co.uk Easter Stakes at Kempton at the overnight stage.

Classic potential was unveiled as Kempton opened the turf Flat season for the first time in 16 years today but it was Paul Webber, more familiar as a jumps trainer, who took away the biggest prize.

Michael Jarvis remained guarded about the chances of Vista Bella running in the 1000 Guineas after she battled to a short-head victory in a thrilling finish to the Passport2Sport.co.uk Masaka Stakes at Kempton today.

TRAINER David Loder and jockey Johnny Murtagh team up for the first time this season in a major handicap when Bonecrusher tackles the Coral Rosebery Stakes at Kempton Park today.

John Dunlop, who underwent life-saving heart surgery in the winter, showed he and his horses are back in good health by landing a 44-1 double with Kootenay and Flat Spin in the first Classic trials of the season at Kempton.