Nathra can enhance classic claims with Nell Gwyn Stakes success

David Metcalf | April 12, 2016

Nathra the one to beat in Nell Gwyn

Nathra can enhance her classic claims by making a winning return to action in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket today at 16:30 BST.

The John Gosden trained filly scored in good style on debut at Salisbury when Light Music by 1 3/4 lengths, and followed that up with a facile seven length success on soft ground at Newbury.

Nathra was then pitched into Group 1 company on her final start last season and ran a blinder to finish runner-up to Minding in the Fillies’ Mile at this venue.

After being held-up at the rear in a strongly run race, Nathra made good headway a furlong from home and stayed well to be beaten 4 1/2 lengths.

Although no match for the easy winner, it was a very solid effort by the the daughter of Iffraaj and one which suggested she needed keeping firmly onside.

Nothing to fear from Coolmore

The pair also pulled 2 1/4 lengths clear of the third home, and Nathra has nothing to fear from Coolmore who finished fourth and re-opposes in this.

Nathra also looks a scopey type who should have bags more to offer as a three-year-old, and underfoot conditions will hold no fears.