Don’t miss exciting Elarqam

ELARQAM looked good on his debut at York and should be followed with interest in the Group Three Tattersalls Somerville Stakes today at Newmarket, writes The Ferret.

After having cost an eyepopping 1.6 million guineas, the Frankel colt had an awful lot to live up to on his racecourse bow on the Knavesmire.

It took him a little while to understand the game, but, once he did, Elarqam grew in stature and eased to a three-and-threequarter length triumph over Ayutthaya.

Mark Johnston’s youngster already looks in need of a trip, but he is clearly an exciting prospect and it will be fascinating to see how his career develops.

NEARLY CAUGHT can cut loose in the Jockey Club Rose Bowl Stakes.

Hughie Morrison’s stayer is a very capable operator when the mood suits.

He is also a most worthy ally at this grade and must have a fine chance of returning to winning ways under James Doyle.

The last time Nearly Caught contested a Listed race, it ended in triumph as he stayed on valiantly to beat Montaly by half a length at Sandown.

That rival went on to win the Lonsdale Cup at York so the form is good, to say the least.

Things did not go his way at Chantilly earlier in the month, but, prior to that, he was not beaten too far by stablemate Marmelo in the Prix Kergorlay at Deauville. SELECTIONS:

NEWMARKET: 2.00 Ghaiyyath, 2.35 Blue Laureate, 3.10 Parlance, 3.45 ELARQAM (NAP), 4.20 Nearly Caught, 4.55 Amlad, 5.30 Sun Lover, 6.05 Brief Visit.

PERTH: 2.10 Calett Mad, 2.45 Thunder Sheik, 3.20 Dr Moloney, 3.55 Golden Jeffrey, 4.30 Fagan, 5.05 Pat’s Oscar, 5.40 Viognier.

DOUBLE: Elarqam and Nearly Caught.