Godolphin issue Cat warning
Godolphin have warned punters to hold their bets on Discreet Cat in the Kentucky Derby.
The three-year-old powered to an impressive six-length win in the UAE Derby at Nad Al Sheba last Saturday, prompting William Hill to make him their 5-1 joint favourite for the Kentucky event.
However, racing manager Simon Crisford is keen to underline the Forestry colt will not be rushed in order to make the Grade One contest.
He told the Racing Post: “Punters would be extremely wise to wait before backing Discreet Cat for the Kentucky Derby.
“We’ve already decided he won’t run in the Blue Grass Stakes or any other American Classic trial and the early thoughts in our camp are that he’ll either go for the Kentucky Derby without another run or the Preakness without another run.
“We’re very much aware that he’s not even three yet as he’s a May 1 foal and he’s very young and still immature.
“For the moment, we’ll just monitor his training and then Sheikh Mohammed will make his decision.”
