Trainers Michael O'Callaghan, James Given and Roger Fell on the weekend's action
Jockey Harry Bentley and bet365 spokesman also Pat Cooney share their views
Would you go the Classic route with Earthlight or stick to sprinting?
Harry Bentley, jockey I’ve been really impressed by Earthlight in his last two runs. He has been effective over six furlongs and there seems no point in changing the formula at the moment.
Pat Cooney, bet365 spokesman He has to be prepared with the British or French Guineas in mind, just in case, heaven forbid, anything happens to Pinatubo. This game’s never straightforward, but at the moment it’s Pinatubo who makes the rules. The older sprinters may not be around next season, so Earthlight may drop back to six furlongs and be a July Cup winner in waiting.
Roger Fell, trainer Godolphin will presumably want to keep Pinatubo and Earthlight apart. The logical thing would be to send Pinatubo to Newmarket and Earthlight for the French equivalent but anything can happen in six months. Earthlight should have no trouble staying a mile at three and there are plenty of top races over that trip.
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