Hajras team plan ahead

Hajras: Likely to stay in training

Connections of Hajras hope there is more improvement to come from the three-year-old following his tidy victory in a competitive handicap at Newbury on Saturday.

The Dubai Destination colt, trained by Mark Johnston, made it four wins from eight starts in his first season racing when showing a neat turn of foot to land a 16-runner contest by a length.

"It was a good performance. We were really pleased to see him do that," said Angus Gold, racing manager to owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum.

"He's always had plenty of ability. He's had a few niggles, but he's a decent horse on his day and I thought he quickened there and won well.

"We probably won't abuse him this year. I think Sheikh Hamdan might keep him in training next year.

"I hope he might be up to being a Group horse next year with another year under his belt."

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