Raven and Watson on course for Guineas Raven´s Pass and Winker Watson are both reported to be on target for the Stan Hames 2000 Guineas. The former finished third behind New Approach in the Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket and will be gunning for revenge in the Classic of the season. "He could go for one of the trials - the Craven or the Greenham. Or if the ground isn´t right there is no reason why he couldn´t do a good gallop and go straight into the Guineas. There would be no point in having a trial on soft ground," said trainer John Gosden. "He was a powerful horse anyhow last year but he has done what you would want him to do through the winter. He has grown a little bit, filled out and strengthened through his neck." Winker Watson´s trainer Peter Chapple-Hyam is currently mulling over the possibilities of sending the unbeaten Piccolo colt for a trial ahead of the big race Chapple-Hyam, who entered 11 for the Guineas, said: "Winker Watson is very well and has lengthened more than he has grown. "In a couple of weeks´ time we will make a decision as to whether he will head straight to the Guineas or whether he will take in a trial first. "I think he will need a trial as he has been off the track for such a long time."
