Anita Chambers: Ihtifal has superior ability at Leicester
Although there are plenty of dangers waiting in the wings for the Leicester Mercury Family Fun Day Handicap, Saeed bin Suroor’s three-year-old could have that superior touch of ability.
Despite twice offering promise over a mile at Kempton, and then over seven furlongs at Newmarket, Ihtifal has clearly been earmarked for a sprinting campaign.
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Hide AdIndeed, the decision to take another dip in trip looked a good piece of business at Yarmouth last time when she routed a reasonable field by upwards of five lengths over six furlongs.
The form looks watertight, too, as the runner-up that day, Tahlia Ree, won by six lengths on her next try at Hamilton. Bin Suroor’s filly might not be the most straightforward – she had to be ponied down to the start at Yarmouth – but has a promising profile and could feasibly scoop a decent prize towards the end of the season.
This looks a wise next port of call to continue her education within the sprinting ranks.