2 minutes This 2000 Guineas trial has historically been a launchpad for future stars, including Godolphin's Masar, Master Of The Seas, and Native Trail.
Cambridge is poised to make a significant debut as part of Aidan O'Brien's Classic team in the bet365 Craven Stakes at 3:35 on Thursday.
The horse has been a prominent name in horse betting racing tips for the week, including predictions from our in-house tipsters here at betting.bet.
| LIFETIME RECORD | RUNS | WINS | 2NDS | 3RDS | EARNINGS | OR | BEST TS | BEST RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Turf | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | £15,422 | 98 | 85 | 96 |
| Stakes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £8,827 | 98 | 78 | 96 |
| Rules Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | £15,422 | — | — | — |
The promising horse, who holds an entry for the Irish Derby, is part of a seven-horse field. Champion juvenile City Of Troy leads Aidan O'Brien's strong lineup. Despite not entering stablemate Henry Adams, Ryan Moore will ride Cambridge as O'Brien aims for his first victory in this Group 3 race.
bet365 Craven Stakes Entrants:
| Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | Aidan O'Brien | Ryan Moore | Holds Irish Derby entry |
| Native Approach | Charlie Appleby | William Buick | 5-4 ante-post favourite, 40-1 for the Guineas |
| Eben Shaddad | John & Thady Gosden | Kieran Shoemark | Third in the Dewhurst at 25-1 |
| Alcantor | Andre Fabre | Alexis Pouchin | Narrowly missed in Group 1 last season |
| Champagne Prince | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Haatem | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Sons And Lovers | TBA | TBA | TBA |
This 2000 Guineas trial has historically been a launchpad for future stars, including Godolphin's Masar, Master Of The Seas, and Native Trail. This year, Native Approach aims to follow in their footsteps after an impressive maiden win at Kempton in February.
Other Key Races:
The Group 3 Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes at 3:00 will feature top sprinters Commanche Falls, Shouldvebeenaring, and Spycatcher.
At Cheltenham, the anticipated clash in the 2m4f mares' novices' hurdle at 3:50 will not occur, as Dysart Enos, trained by Fergal O'Brien, was not declared following absences at Cheltenham and Aintree last week. Jeremy Scott's Golden Ace also missed the Aintree meeting and will not run.
This array of races highlights a dynamic day in thoroughbred racing with emerging talents and established competitors on display.