Bumper entries for Classic trials

THIS weekend’s Classic trials have attracted a bumper number of entries with some of last season’s leading juveniles engaged at Newbury, Thirsk and Leopardstown.

Elusive City, winner of the Prix Morny, Dewhurst Stakes third Trade Fair and Tim Easterby’s smart performer Somnus are among 16 entries for the Lane’s End Greenham Stakes, a seven-furlong Group Three contest at Newbury on Saturday.

However, Trade Fair’s connections have indicated the son of Zafonic may wait instead for the Macau Jockey Club Craven Stakes at Newmarket five days later.