Elwateen backed to shine again after Oaks disappointment

is retaining plenty of belief in Elwateen, as he eyes dropping back in trip with his Betfred Oaks seventh.

The Shadwell-owned daughter of Dubawi was supplemented into the fillies’ Classic after finishing an eyecatching fourth in the 1000 Guineas, but in her first try at a mile and a half, she failed to stay as Aidan O’Brien’s Minnie Hauk held off stablemate Whirl.

Her trainer now believes a return to a mile will suit with the lightly-raced three-year-old who still has plenty of potential.

“I don’t think the filly stayed and maybe we will drop her back to a mile,” said Bin Suroor.

“I think the ground was a little bit soft for her and it’s the first time she had run on good to soft.

“We will take her home and she how she is and I think a mile and good ground will be good for her.

“There are plenty of races throughout the season. I think she is a very good filly, but maybe we get a confidence-booster into her in a Group Two or Group Three.”