Marco Botti’s Aljazzi ready to serve it up to her rivals in the Group 3 Atalanta Stakes at Sandown on Saturday
Aljazzi has had a break since finishing second to Qemah at Royal Ascot and Botti is looking forward to getting her back on the racecourse in the Group 3 contest
MARCO BOTTI reveals Aljazzi is in "great form" ahead of the Group 3 BetBright Casino Atalanta Stakes at Sandown on Saturday.
Aljazzi was last seen chasing home Qemah in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot.
"Obviously, Ascot was her best performance to date and it was on fast ground. She had a nice break since and seems in great form," said the Newmarket trainer.
"We've been waiting for this race for a while. We've had it in mind for her. They've had a few showers at Sandown but the ground shouldn't be any worse than good.
"I couldn't be happier with her condition and we hope for the best. There's not many Group races for fillies over a mile and she's definitely a miler.
"It looks a good opportunity and it would be nice to win a Group 3 because she is a Listed winner and Group 2 placed. If she won a Group 3 , it would increase her value."
Nathra hinted her turn was near when running well in third behind Massaat in the Group 2 Hungerford Stakes over seven furlongs at Newbury two weeks ago.
That was only the second run of the season for the John Gosden-trained filly having returned to action in July after 10 months off the track.
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"She's not got a bad draw (six), she's been working well and has a good chance," said Bruce Raymond, racing manager to owner Abdullah Al Saeed Naboodah.
";Stepping back up to a mile will suit her. It looked as though she wanted a mile on her last start."
Raymond is also responsible for Urban Fox, who is owned by Saeed Manana.
"She always runs well and is often the bridesmaid. She's up against it in these types of races, but there is nowhere else to go with her," said Raymond.