Stan James saw plenty of interest in Irish challengers King John Castle (28s into 22s) and Chelsea Harbour (20s from 25s) this morning for the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday weekand following an upbeat report from Simon Crisford in Dubai Godolphin's Ibn Khaldun has been well-supported for the Stan James 2000 Guineas but he remains an 8/1 chance for the colts' Classic.

Head of PR Charlie McCann:" If money talks it would appear that Ibn Khaldun will be the mount of Frankie Dettori at Newmarket on May 3rd and Simon Crisford's comments on the Racing Post winner this morning appear to mirror those sentiments. It is nine years since Godolphin saddled the winner of the first Classic of the season and Ibn Khaldun is likely to be the number one for the Boys In Blue in the 200th running of the Stan James sponsored 2000 Guineas at HQ next month".

Latest prices from Stan James: 2000 Guineas Newmarket May 3rd: New Approach 9/4, Ravens Pass 6/1, Ibn Khaldun 8/1, Fast Company 10/1 (from 8s), Jupiter Pluvius 10/1, Winker Watson 10/1, Rio De La Plata 16/1 (from 14/1), Confront 16/1, Henrythenavigator 16/1 and 20/1 bar.

John Smith's Grand National: Cloudy Lane 13/2, Slim Pickings 10/1, Comply Or Die 12/1, Simon 14/1, Bewleys Berry 14/1, Snowy Morning 14/1, Mr Pointment 16/1, Butlers Cabin 16/1, Chelsea Harbour 20/1 (from 25/1) and King Johns Castle 22/1 (from 28/1) and 25/1 bar.   

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