Shalaa will be a sprinter next year, says John Gosden after Richmond Stakes

• Classy juvenile enjoys brief moment at top of Guineas betting
• Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot a more likely targetEven in the turbulent realm of ante-post betting, few reigns as the market leader for a Classic have been as brief as that of Shalaa after the Richmond Stakes here on Thursday. As John Gosden’s colt was led into the winner’s enclosure, he was the 14-1 favourite for next year’s 2,000 Guineas but, by the time Shalaa walked out, the bookmakers’ reps were already putting