Palace Pier 16-1 for 2,000 Guineas after explosive debut under Frankie Dettori

John Gosden and Frankie Dettori have had a blistering season with numerous top-level successes and they could have another superstar on their hands in the shape of Palace Pier.

Initially introduced to Betfair's 2,000 Guineas market at 20-1, Palace Pier was then cut to 16-1 after making an explosive impression at Sandown.

Sent off a well-supported 11-8 favourite for a 7f maiden that has been won by the likes of Time Test (2014) and Stormy Antarctic (2015) in recent seasons, Palace Pier was ridden just behind the pace by Dettori and showed an exciting turn of foot to scoot clear of 11 rivals for a three-and-three-quarter-length success.

Dettori said: "It felt good. I never rode him before but when I spoke to Rab [Havlin] he gave me the thumbs up. Everything went well, he jumped good and I wanted to teach him something.

"Everyone looked at each other and I found a good spot. He's learned a bit, he was running green in front and I gave him one tap and he took off. He felt really good.

Palace Pier (silver): could be seen in the Dewhurst in OctoberCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Connections will be hoping that Palace Pier, a son of Kingman who cost 600,000gns as a yearling, can fulfil an entry in the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes in October and the fact Dettori was impressed bodes well to his chance.

He added: "I was impressed – it is always hard to really show a turn of foot up the hill at Sandown and he showed that. I'm not making a comparison, but it was a little bit like when Too Darn Hot ran here last year in so far as he showed a turn of foot and it shows he's above average.

"Not many horses can do that first time out but horses have to carry on progressing and so far the signs are all good and he couldn't have done anything more."

He was the first John Gosden-trained runner for owner Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, whose silver silks are carried by the likes of Dee Ex Bee and Matterhorn.

The duo also teamed up for success with Cape Palace, a son of Golden Horn, who scored on debut at Newcastle with consummate ease.

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