but he handles and manages himself very well." Reckless Abandon is trading about a point ahead of Moohaajim, with the two at the top of the betting, but Cox said: "No Group One is ever a match, you've got to respect any horse which is given a chance in this kind of race." Moohaajim finished just over two lengths behind in Deauville on what was only his second start after a victory in an Ascot maiden. The son of Cape Cross did not enjoy the clearest of runs that day and went on to post a most impressive victory in the Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury. "He won his maiden well and because of lack of options we had to go straight for a Group One in the Morny, it was a tough race for him and things didn't quite pan out as we wanted," said Botti. "He ran a good race, didn't finish far away in fifth, and we thought he would improve again." Botti chose the Middle Park over six furlongs ahead of the Dewhurst at seven, and said: "He has shown speed at Newbury, I wasn't concerned about stepping up to seven, but he would face Dawn Approach in the Dewhurst over a stiff seven, so it was a sensible plan. "He ran well and travelled well at six at Newbury. Obviously Reckless Abandon will be the favourite, he's unbeaten and done nothing wrong this year but we weren't beaten far in France despite not getting the