Jim Crowley blog: ‘I hope he can be the Trojan Horse’

We’re back with yet another Jim Crowley blog, with the Coral ambassador sharing his thoughts on his rides at Newmark on Saturday and Sunday.

He won two novice races on the all-weather very easily in the early stages of last season. Unfortunately, at Newbury next time out, he was far too keen. We then tried him over 6f ay York in a big handicap, and he ran well, finishing fifth of 21 runners. He has been gelded since, and I think that will be a massive help for him.

I am looking forward to riding this horse this season as I think he has a lot of untapped potential. I see no reason why he can’t run a big race here off this mark of 96.

Rabaah odds: 8/1

I think this is one of the best 2,000 Guineas fields I’ve seen for many years. Some reports out of Ballydoyle suggest City Of Troy is one of the best horses they’ve ever had. You have Rosallion from the Hannon yard, who is very good. Horses like Notable Speech, Ghostwriter and Night Rider are all unbeaten, and unexposed. It is a solid race all the way through.

In terms of my horse, I could not be happier with him. He is going to appreciate going up to 1m, and I think he is going to be at his best on a fast surface. When he finished second to City Of Troy in the Dewhurst, it was on Soft ground. I hope he can be the Trojan Horse this time and bring down City Of Troy.

Alyanaabi odds: 16/1