On paper, the breeding offers some clues. Sands Of Mali was a seriously quick horse in his day, winning the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot — one of the top sprint races in Britain — and that speed tends to travel down the generations. The dam's side brings Assertive blood into the mix, which generally adds a tough, competitive edge. Whether Wherewecanboogie has inherited the best of both remains to be seen, but the raw ingredients are promising.
What gives this debut genuine interest is the yard behind it. Kevin Ryan trains out of Hambleton in North Yorkshire, and his operation has been in fine form — 45 winners already on the board this season, which tells you this is not a yard that sends horses out just to fill a field. Ryan has a strong record with young horses finding their feet in their first season, and a debut runner from his stable is always worth watching. If Wherewecanboogie shows up ready to perform, the support team around it will have given it every chance to do so.