Up For Grabs

Sunday’s G2 German 1000 Guineas at Dusseldorf has a wide-open feel, with the home defence headed by the one-two in the G3 Schwarzgold-Rennen: La Saldana (Ger) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) and Bourree (Ger) (Siyouni {Fr}). Separated by a half-length in that Apr. 19 Cologne contest, they set the domestic standard just ahead of their unbeaten compatriot Full Rose (GB) (Aqlaam {GB}). Jaber Abdullah’s bay, who is a stable companion of La Saldana, captured the Listed Henkel-Stutenpreis from the re-opposing Light the Stars (Ire) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) and Nymeria (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}) over this track and trip May 3, and remains an intriguing prospect. From Britain is Qatar Racing’s Terror (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}), last year’s G1 Cheveley Park S. fourth and Listed Bosra Sham S. winner who is a far from certain stayer following her ninth placing in the G1 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on her seasonal bow May 3.