Al Thakhira will take beating in Dubai Duty Free

Marco Botti is optimistic that Al Thakhira can put a nightmare trip to America behind her when she has her first run of the season in the Dubai Duty Free Stakes at Newbury.

The Dubawi filly could not handle the lightning quick conditions at Santa Anita and finished tailed-off last behind Chriselliam in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.

However, the ground at Newbury is certain to be on the easy side as Al Thakhira bids to prove herself a Classic prospect.