Eleven native-bred three-year-old colts will line up for the 2000 Guineas at Caymanas Park on Sunday, June 7, with the season’s first Classic set for one mile and a purse of $3.75 million.

Below is the analysis of each runner and their chances of winning.

Jockey Dane Dawkins guides Salute The Don to victory in the $1.2- million Sir Howard Stakes at Caymanas Park on Saturday, March 21, 2026. (Photo: Joseph Wellington)

1) SALUTE THE DON: (3 ch c by Aveenu Malcainu – Abicadabby) – This consistent colt has never finished worse than third in six career outings. In The Kingston over 7 ½ furlongs (1,500m), he was expertly guided by Ian Spence to his preferred role at the front. Relaxed down the backstretch, he entered the straight still in command. Unlike previous efforts, Salute The Don refused to fold, battling gamely until caught in the final strides by stablemate Stardom. Though many analysts peg him as a sprinter, this performance suggests otherwise. Salute The Don’s resilience could prove decisive in the 2000 Guineas.

2) STRONG AVEENU : (3 b c by Aveenu Malcainu – Ruby Rose) – Came into this race on the back of two consecutive victories. He is an improving sort, but against these, he has no chance of winning.

Super David (Robert Halledeen) completes a comfortable win at Caymanas Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026.Photo: Garfield Robinson

3) EYE OF THE TIGER: (3 b c by Aveenu Malcainu – Full Moon’s Enough) – Released the maiden tag over 5 furlongs round on May 23. Eye Of The Tiger seems to have some potential and should run a very good race here.

4) ROCKHAMPTON: (3 b c by Wow Wow – Nuclear Flight) – Nicely bred colt who should enjoy this galloping course. Rockhampton is not expected to win.

5) FERNANDO: (3 ch c by Successful Native – Dancing Queen) – Finished in fifth place in The Kingston. Fernando is basically facing the same runners here, which makes his chances of winning slim.

Bigger Boss easily wins with Tevin Foster aboard.Joseph Wellington

6) BIGGER BOSS: (3 b c by Bern Identity – Woman Is Boss) – Showed early speed in The Kingston but quickly folded, fading without resistance. A disappointing effort from Bigger Boss, but he is much more capable and is expected to run a much-improved race here.

7) SUPER DAVID: (3 b c by Patton Proud – Storm Girl) – Finished second behind Strong Aveenu at 7 furlongs in the Monday Morning Trophy. Super David is expected to be left behind in this one.

Abigail Able stands tall in the saddles as she crosses the finish in first place aboard Eye of the Tiger on Saturday, May 23, 2026.Garfield Robinson

8) SENOR BISCOTTI: (3 b c by Savoy Stomp – Baby P) – Senor Biscotti took a clear step forward in his ninth career start. After trailing by 12 lengths in the Prince Consort, he stayed on well in the final two furlongs to finish five lengths behind Stardom in The Kingston. That level of improvement puts him firmly in the 2000 Guineas picture as a horse with both experience and upward momentum.

9) MOHANLAL: (3 b c by Casual Trick – Raise Your Voice) – Was an easy winner over the straight on May 10. Mohanlal is going to enjoy this extended distance and is expected to make a brave bid here.

Mohanlal (Tajay Suckoo) wins the Miss Ruth Trophy on Saturday, December 20, 2025.  (Photo: Joseph Wellington)

10) STARDOM: (3 b c by Sensational Slam – Trinket Box) – Stardom entered The Kingston off a modest sixth-place finish, 11 lengths adrift of We Jammin in the Prince Consort Stakes on April 11. Trainer Gary Subratie removed the tongue tie, and Dane Dawkins switched mounts from Salute The Don for the ride. Settled behind the leaders, Stardom hugged the rails before unleashing a late surge to edge Salute The Don by half a length. It was a career-defining breakthrough that revealed his pedigree potential. With only four starts under his belt, his scope for improvement is vast. His relish for longer trips makes him a prime contender for the one-mile 2000 Guineas and the other Classic races.

11) GOD’S PLAN : (3 ch c by Aveenu Malcainu – Fearless Abi) – After lacklustre runs in the six-furlong Sir Howard Stakes, finishing sixth and beaten 13 lengths, and the seven-furlong Prince Consort Stakes, finishing eighth and beaten 12 lengths, God’s Plan produced probably a career-best to finish three lengths in third place behind winner Stardom. Prominent throughout, even disputing the lead with stablemate Salute The Don, he stayed on resolutely in the straight to secure third. If this is more than a one-off, God’s Plan could emerge as a genuine challenger in the 2000 Guineas.