The Dermot Weld-trained Maharib can prove an appropriate winner of the Vintage Crop Stakes, the highlight on a busy eight race card 2.30. The son of Alhaarth was a progressive sort last season completing a hat-trick by landing the Group 3 Curragh Cup, and subsequently making the frame in the St Leger at Doncaster.
However he carries a 6lb penalty in this 1m5f Listed event, and among his nine rivals are the enigmatic Holy Orders, winner of this race for the past two years, and the front-running Solerina. The Ladbrokes Highly Entertaining Handicap is one of six races on the afternoon with a maximum line-up, and Debona may gain compensation for an unlucky run here last Saturday.
Harry Rogers' charge was repeatedly denied a clear run inside the final quarter mile when fourth to Brogella, and may now have most to fear from Secret Key and Portant Fella. Chantelle provided promising German teenager Fred Tylicki with his first winner here last Saturday, and the combination may go in again in the opening sprint handicap.
