The strength of Sandown’s Classic Trial has varied wildly over the years but the 2021 renewal turned out to be, well, a classic, with Adayar, the subsequent Derby and King George winner, finishing half a length behind Alenquer while Yibir, the Breeders’ Cup Turf winner in November, was a neck away in third.
The race will be knocking on the door of Group Two status if the first four home this year turn out to be as good as the class of 21 and there is certainly a wealth of potential in the seven-runner field.
