Strong Dubai raiding party eyes Derby
HAMDAN’S PERMIAN AWAITS BEING SUPPLEMENTED
legitimate chances in one of the greatest races in world.
“Permian has improved so much since he ran here is April, winning the Newmarket Stakes and then the Dante. I think he has a really big chance. He has a superb world-class pedigree and put up a couple of very good performances. He has come out of the Dante in great shape,” he added.
“The one question mark about Best Solution, whether he would stay the trip, has been answered. I think the Lingfield Derby Trial was the perfect trial for him.
“He has showed top-class form as a two-year-old, got the sunshine during the winter and has come back here to win the Lingfield race in devastating fashion,” said Ferguson.
‘In good form’
“All three of Saeed’s [Bin Surour] colts are in very good form. The manner in which Dubai Thunder won at Newbury surprised us but we always knew he was a talented horse. He comes from a very good family and has a pedigree that can get the job done. It is a big ask to come her on your second run but we did it with Lammtarra.
“Shaikh Mohammad loves coming to Epsom and having horses in the Derby. Benbatl is also by Dubawi and he is a horse who has been going so well and progressing.”