Spring heading into autumn in top order for Stoute

Shalaa: scheduled to return to action next month after a year layoffCredit: Mark Cranham

Arab Spring - Sir Michael Stoute

After 27mm of rain the previous day, the Limekilns were closed for the first time in months, forcing the action onto the neighbouring Al Bahathri, where Stoute was working his big guns. This six-year-old breezed nicely to the mile pole and should be in for a productive autumn, which may well involve some overseas travel.

Shalaa - John Gosden

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 17 September 2016inNews

Last updated 17:01, 17 September 2016

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