Sefton on the agenda for Blue
Winter Derby third Illustrious Blue is to be aimed at the Group Three Earl Of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket on April 19.
William Knight’s charge, who had previously won a competitive handicap at the Dubai Carnival, was beaten half a length and a neck in the highlight of the all-weather season.
He was unsuited by the slow pace last weekend, but Knight believes he performed with enough credit to suggest he has a future in Group races.
“In the circumstances, I felt he ran very well,“ said Knight.
“He showed that he is more than capable of competing at that level. Our next objective with him is the Earl Of Sefton at Newmarket.
“The nine furlongs should be ideal for him and I still think there is more improvement in him,” he told his website www.wknightracing.co.uk.
