John Oxx is unsure whether his exciting prospect Akeed Mofeed is an ideal candidate for next year's 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.
The Dubawi colt oozed class when winning a Leopardstown maiden on his second racecourse appearance, but was narrowly beaten when odds-on for the Beresford Stakes at the Curragh.
Oxx feels conditions went against his charge that day but while he thinks there is still plenty to look forward to, he does not believe a fast-ground mile in the English Classic will be up his street.
"He's having a little break but he's in good form and doing well," said Oxx.
"The ground was a bit heavier than I was expecting at the Curragh and he struggled a bit.
"He put up a good show but the winner got away from him and he just had a bit too much to do to catch him in the heavy ground.
"It's hard to know what the plan will be for him. I'm not so sure about running (in the Guineas) on firm ground on his first start of the year, as he looks like he'll stay a bit.
"We've no definite plan with him and we'll see how he goes when we get him back into fast work."
