Elwateen backed to shine again after Oaks disappointment
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.'
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