Dewhurst Stakes tips: Churchill can march to glory at Newmarket

Godolphin gamble on Blue Point odds

Blue Point failed to live up to expectations last time out when a 3/4 length runner-up to The Last Lion in the Group 1 Middle Park Stakes at this venue but, prior to that, had looked a really smart sort and looks sure to go well.

The Godolphin owned colt has won three of his five starts. Blue Point proved most impressive at York two start back when landing the Group 2 Gimcrack Stakes at York.

After travelling strongly on the heels of the leaders under a confident William Buick, the two-year-old was produced to take up the running a furlong from home before quickening clear to beat Mokarris by three lengths.

It was a most taking performance and the turn of foot shown by Blue Point to quickly put the race to bed marked him out as a very exciting prospect.

The Charlie Appleby trained son of Shamardal looks a work in progress and the type that should have plenty more to offer.

Rivet commands plenty of respect

Rivet is lightly-raced an improving sort who should not be underestimated.

After shaping with plenty of promise when runner-up on his debut at Ascot, the William Haggas trained colt showed the benefit of that epereince to open his account with a facile 3 1/4 length success at York.

Rivet since landed the Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster, where he showed good battling qualities to beat Thunder Snow by a head.

This demands much more, but the son of Fastnet Rock has always been held in high regard. Rivet is clearly going the right way, so can challenge.

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Coral’s top tip: Churchill is a colt of the highest order and rates a solid bet to land the spoils. Blue Point and Rivet are progressive sorts and look sure to make their presence felt.