Jim Crowley: “Silent Echo can get me on the score sheet today”

He’s a good little horse. He’s won on soft ground, he’s won on fast ground. He’d probably have to put up a career best to win this, but he’s a solid horse and will have an each-way chance. He’ll need to be at the top of his game

14.25 – Breathtaking Look

I rode her to win the Sceptre Stakes at Doncaster last year. I made the running on her over seven furlongs. She has lots of pace and Stuart Williams is a very shrewd trainer. He won this race last year with Keystroke. He wouldn’t be running her in this race if he didn’t think she had a chance. She’s won her only start over six furlongs and I think she’ll have enough pace. She has got a 3lb penalty but it’s not that strong a race on paper. She has a chance.

15.00 – Dawaam

He’s a horse we really like at home. He’s working well. He has only had two runs in his life which is not a lot for a four-year-old but he’s training very well. He’s the lowest-rated horse in the race, so he’s got work to do on the ratings. I wouldn’t put people off though. He’s capable of a big show.

15.35 – Desert Encounter

He’s a two-time winner of the Canadian International. I’ve ridden him a few times. He tends to do better later in the year – he usually needs his first few runs. He likes a lot of pace in a race which is why he doesn’t run well in Dubai where they go slow early and then sprint.

I think Ghayyaith is an absolute monster. I rode against him in Dubai and he’s a machine. If he gets loose on the lead they won’t see which way he goes. Stradivarius is probably having a tune-up for an Ascot Gold Cup. Defoe is a lovely horse but I think he’s better with juice in the ground. Anthony Van Dyck is a Derby winner who I think could be a surprise package in the race. He ran well on firm ground in the Breeders Cup. I think he could run well but can’t see past Ghayyaith to be honest.

17.20 – Thowq

She’s another one for William Haggas. She’s going nicely at home. We don’t know too much as it’s her first time out. On paper there are a lot of nice fillies in this race. She’s a first foal of a dam who was unraced, so we are in the dark. She’s a nice-looking type so we will see how we go.

17.55 – Silent Echo

Silent Echo’s trainer, Peter Hedger is a good trainer. He does really well with the horses he has. I’ve ridden this horse before. He likes a strong pace, and the way this track is going with the fast ground will suit him. It’s a tight little race but hopefully he can get one on the score sheet for me.

Jim