Four hot topics in the 2,000 Guineas plus an early tip for the Newmarket Classic

Perfect Power impressed when winning the Middle Park Stakes at NewmarketCredit: Mark Cranham

Twenty-four colts remain in contention for the Qipco 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket, the first Classic of the season. With the likes of Native Trail, Luxembourg and Perfect Power all still in contention, we assess the key issues

Qipco 2,000 Guineas (3.40 Newmarket, April 30): card and betting

1. Power surge

If the purpose of a Classic trial is to determine which route to take, it would seem Perfect Power did everything in the Greenham Stakes – and everything afterwards – that he needed to for Newmarket to get the thumbs-up.

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Published on 19 April 2022inNews

Last updated 11:56, 20 April 2022

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