Gulf Of Bahrain Cup: Steve Ryder's preview and big-race selection
By Steve Ryder
The inaugural Gulf of Bahrain Cup has attracted a strong British and Irish challenge, with Willie Mullins sending two runners, Gaucher and The Reverend.
The betting market has The Reverend close to the unexposed Space Waltz, who has shown promise in both starts over staying trips.
Bahrain form offers another angle: Signalman beat Westridge here in February, though over a shorter distance. Tarriance makes a first start for Dan and Claire Kubler after being bought from Juddmonte, with Billy Loughnane booked to ride.
He switches from Beylerbeyi, who disappointed in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket.
Joseph O’Brien also has two runners, A Piece of Heaven and Emit; Dylan Browne McMonagle appears to favour the latter.
Samui arrives after an impressive return to hurdles, while Ascending represents Henry de Bromhead, with Clifford Lee set for his first ride at the Bahrain track.
Selection: Ascending. A winner of the Ascot Stakes last season, Ascending has since finished fourth in the Ebor and third in the Doncaster Cup. First-time cheekpieces could help, and the form gives him a chance to outrun his odds.
Watch: Steve Ryder's Bahrain International Trophy runner-by-runner guide
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