Crowley calls it: “This will be a tougher race for Eqtidaar.”

2016 champion jockey discusses his weekend rides

Saturday – Newmarket

1.05 – Daafr

He broke his maiden at Newcastle last time out after being very green on his debut.

He won very convincingly too which suggest there could be a lot more to come. John Gosden thinks a lot of him so hopefully he will run a good race.

1.40 – Mukalal

He is a really nice horse of Marcus Tregoning’s who is free running. He won nicely at Ascot last year. Marcus’ horses are also in great form. This is a competitive race but he should like the course and ground so he has every chance.

2.15 – Eqtidaar

He won the Commonwealth Cup last month at Royal Ascot in what was a great performance. This is definitely a tougher race as he is taking on older horses.

He is in good form and had a canter at the track last week. I think he has a nice draw and there will be pace in the race so that will play in his favour.

2.50 – Romola

This is a two-year old filly for Sir Michael Stoute who I don’t know very much about. She has a nice pedigree though and is owned by Cheveley Park Stud. Michael’s horses are running well at the moment so I am hopeful she will have a good chance.