THE Group 1 Satsuki Sho-Japanese 2000 Guineas was a weekend highlight and saw the clash of two unbeaten two-year-old colts, Contrail and Salios. Both went into the classic with perfect records in three juvenile starts, each progressing from debut wins to Group 3 victories and they rounded off their first seasons with a Group 1 success. Contrail was given the nod when it came to being crowned champion.

Contrail’s road to his championship included a five-length win in the Group 3 Tokyo Sports Hai Nisai Stakes and his first Group 1 success via victory in the Hopeful Stakes.