Wimbledon Hawkeye on course for Guineas rematch with Field Of Gold - but Derby still the main aim

Wimbledon Hawkeye on course for 2,000 Guineas rematch with Field Of Gold - but Derby still the main aim

NEWMARKET, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: James Doyle riding Wimbledon Hawkeye (yellow) win The Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket Racecourse on September 28, 2024 in Newmarket, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Wimbledon Hawkeye: heading for the the 2,000 Guineas before a tilt at the Betfred Derby Credit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

James Owen is looking forward to running Wimbledon Hawkeye in the Betfred 2,000 Guineas on May 3 but insists the Derby remains the number one target for this week's Craven Stakes runner-up.

Owned by the Gredley family, Wimbledon Hawkeye landed the Group 2 Royal Lodge Stakes at two and returned to the track with a solid effort when second to Guineas favourite Field Of Gold at Newmarket on Wednesday.

Owen has no qualms about Wimbledon Hawkeye renewing rivalry with Field Of Gold over a mile in the Guineas but is adamant a greater test of stamina will ultimately see the son of Kameko to best effect.

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Lewis PorteousReporter

Published on 19 April 2025inBritain

Last updated 17:57, 19 April 2025

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