Shagraan is Bullet proof for Mick Appleby at Beverley

Shagraan bounced back to form with a game success in the William Hill Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes.

The Mick Appleby-trained chestnut had not got his head in front for almost a year, and although collecting several placings term his progression had not always been constant.

Under Kevin Stott he stepped back down to five furlongs at Listed level on the Westwood, and enjoying forward-thinking tactics he showed plenty of speed to claim a two-and-a-quarter-length victory at 15-2 from Adrestia.

“He’s done it very well, we were a bit disappointed with him last time but he missed the break,” said Appleby of his fourth-placed Hopeful Stakes effort at Newmarket.

“I said to Kevin today to try to push him out of the stalls and go forward with him, he’s given him a great ride.

“The stiff five furlongs suits him, he’s been a little bit disappointing this season but he’s bounced back today.

“He’s very quick, we’ll have to have a look around and see what there is for him now, but he’ll run again this season.”