The rapid improvement shown by Pearl Of Dubai during her debut campaign has Peter Snowden optimistic about what lies ahead as the filly returns to racing at Rosehill.
The youngster impressed when finishing second in the Kirkham Plate (1000m) at her only start in October, particularly given she had gone straight from the breakers into work.
“She has always shown a bit in her work, and that was her very first preparation,” Snowden said.
“She came from the breakers straight in and went all the way to a trial and all the way to the races, which was terrific.”
Pearl Of Dubai boasts an elite pedigree as a Wootton Bassett half-sister to dual Group 1 winner Pride Of Dubai, whose progeny include Dubai Honour, Pride Of Jenni and Bella Nipotina.
Snowden is keen to see her add valuable black type when she lines up in Saturday’s Group 3 Widden Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill.
The filly has had two trials in preparation, most recently closing strongly for third over 799 metres at Warwick Farm after settling back from a wide gate.
“She’s got good gate speed, so I’d say from that gate on Saturday she will be in the first four comfortably,” Snowden said.
“She is a beautiful type and has such a good pedigree, you’ve got to give them the opportunity and that’s what we’re doing with her.
“She works well, she’s trialled well. Her first run was great so we will see what she can do on Saturday against some pretty good opposition.”
Her performance in the Widden Stakes will help determine her autumn path, with races such as the Golden Slipper and Percy Sykes Stakes among the possible targets.
Those tracking the Widden Stakes can assess the latest betting markets for the race ahead of Saturday’s meeting.
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