The well-regarded Aljamaaheer landed the poptelecom.co.uk King Charles II Stakes at Newmarket for Paul Hanagan and Roger Varian.
Royal Ascot on the agenda for impressive winner
The well-regarded Aljamaaheer landed the poptelecom.co.uk King Charles II Stakes at Newmarket.
The rumour mill has been working overtime in relation to the promise of Aljamaaheer and Roger Varian's colt made amends for defeat on his seasonal reappearance in the seven furlong Listed contest.
The soft ground was seemingly to blame that day but the son of Dubawi confirmed the promise of his maiden win with a one and a half length victory from 2-1 favourite The Nile in the hands of Paul Hanagan.
The runner-up is another promising sort and, like the winner, still holds an entry in the Group One St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Nicely Clear
The pair pulled nicely clear of the front-running Balty Boys - who shaped significantly better than on his reappearance - and Saigon, who looked to be struggling when the pace quickened before finishing to good effect.
Mark Johnston's Van Ellis, who only made his debut in a warm race at this course in April, failed to trouble the principals but was far from disgraced and should fare better in time.
Varian said: "The ground made a big difference. His wheels were spinning in the soft ground at Newbury.
"He was much happier on that ground here and showed a good turn of foot.
"Paul (Hanagan) gave him a beautiful ride, educating him as he came through horses."
Varian will now speak to connections about the Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum-owned Aljamaaheer's next port of call, but cited the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot as "the logical next step".
