2021 Dewhurst at Newmarket: the runners, the odds, the verdict

Anyone looking for an early steer on who could emerge as a Classic contender next season should pay close attention to the Darley Dewhurst Stakes. Winners of the race are often sent off at the head of the market for the following year's 2,000 Guineas, and Aidan O'Brien has an excellent recent record with four of the last six winners.

2.55 Newmarket Saturday: Darley Dewhurst Stakes racecard and betting

1 Bayside Boy

Improving colt who won the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster four weeks ago; major contender.

Trainer: Roger Varian
Jockey: David Egan
Odds: 7-1

2 Berkshire Shadow

Won the Coventry then ran well in the Vintage Stakes; disappointing in the Gimcrack.

Trainer: Andrew Balding
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Odds: 25-1

3 Dhabab

Running creditably in major races but needs to take his form to a new level.

Trainer: John and Thady Gosden
Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Odds: 16-1

4 Dubawi Legend

Impressive on debut, then finished third in the Acomb (form working out nicely).

Trainer: Hugo Palmer
Jockey: James Doyle
Odds: 16-1

5 Glounthaune

Absent since his debut success in April; yard has won this seven times; interesting.

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Odds: 16-1

6 Go Bears Go

Has smart sprinting form; bred to stay 7f but takes on some exciting types.

Trainer: David Loughnane
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Odds: 14-1

7 Native Trail

Exciting colt who was impressive in the National Stakes last month; well clear on ratings.

Trainer: Charlie Appleby
Jockey: William Buick
Odds: 4-5 favourite

8 Straight Answer

Very promising Irish raider who is 2-2; supplemented for this race at a cost of £32,000.

Trainer: Ger Lyons
Jockey: Colin Keane
Odds: 5-1

The verdict

The exciting Native Trail sets a tall standard. Straight Answer is very promising, while Bayside Boy continues to progress.

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