Ten talking points as Newmarket emerges from winter quarters

1 SBS back in business

Judging on what has been coming out of Godolphin Stables to use Warren Hill on recent mornings, Saeed Bin Suroor's string seems to be bigger than ever this season and there is genuine optimism that the team can rebuild after a testing 2017. Godolphin's longest-serving trainer was unhappy with the quality of two-year-olds he had at his disposal last year and, while those will not suddenly sprout wings at three, the youngsters he has been allocated this time seem much more speedy.

2 Hatchfield Farm saga could be in final furlong