John Gosden runner takes the eye in preparation for Dante bid next week

Megallan (right): Newcastle winner worked well over a mile

MegallanJohn and Thady Gosden

As only 3mm of rain fell overnight, the grass gallops were still quick so most of the action remained on the all-weather surfaces such as the Al Bahathri on Wednesday morning. The son of Kingman, a Listed winner at Newcastle last time, impressed over a mile and is to step up in trip for the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld Dante Stakes at York next Thursday.

Palace PierJohn and Thady Gosden

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 5 May 2021inNews

Last updated 19:43, 5 May 2021

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