Hanagan looks to Massaat after Shawaahid success

Paul Hanagan is set to renew acquaintances with Massaat this week and he warmed up for the ride with victory on another Hamdan Al Maktoum-owned three-year-old in the 1m½f handicap.

Shawaahid might not be in the same bracket as the 2,000 Guineas runner-up but the Richard Hannon-trained colt, twice a winner last year, showed bags of promise on his return from a 324-day absence.

Hanagan had to survive a stewards’ inquiry after becoming embroiled in a barging match with Luke Morris on runner-up Gold Flash, but the result was never really in doubt.