But the salient point is that One Cool Cat's price is based more on his sky-high reputation-than anything he has logged in the form book.
He clearly has huge potential, but the suspicion remains that there could be a kink in his make-up. Either way, at 2-1 or even shorter in places, the value surely lies elsewhere.
Salford City is another powerful colt with a massive home reputation and would bring the house down if he can give David Elsworth a first British Classic success just three days after the Whitsbury handler was forced to endure the sorry sight of Persian Punch being killed in action at Ascot.
He lacks experience for a severe test like this but is clearly a strong contender based on a smooth win in Newbury's Greenham Stakes, while the French raider Whipper bolted up in a trial at Maisons-Laffitte and comes with a glowing recommendation from his trainer Robert Collet.
Snow Ridge flies the Godolphin flag after crushing some smart stablemates in a private trial in Dubai, while Grey Swallow made hard work of winning his prep race at Leopardstown but is expected to show to much better advantage tomorrow.
Whatever happens, this looks a Guineas which will have a huge bearing on the top races to come.
Any one of the top six in the betting could win it, but Haafhd gets the final vote based on his runaway success in the Craven Stakes over this course and distance two weeks ago. Admittedly, not all the pundits were won over by that performance.
Some suggested he was the fittest horse in the field, while others felt Haafhd enjoyed a crucial tactical edge by making the running against a couple of rivals who pulled too hard for their own good.
However, despite what the cynics say it often pays to take what you see at face value.
And the way that Haafhd surged right away from proven big race performers like Three Valleys and Peak To Creek in the Craven suggests the simple truth is that he has improved considerably since last year.
Barry Hills clearly feels Haafhd has thrived over the winter and rates him as the best miler he has trained in over thirty years with a licence.
That review places this muscular chestnut ahead of some very good horses - including the 1979 Guineas hero Tap On Wood - and at 5-1 or thereabouts he looks well worth an interest.
APART from the 2,000 Guineas, Channel 4 will also show tomorrow's 1.40, 2.15 and 3.30 races from Newmarket and the 1.55 and 3.40 at Uttoxeter. BBC 1 will televise the 1.10, 1.40 and 2.10 races from Haydock Park.
Meanwhile, the recent heavy rain is already threatening Monday's Bank Holiday racing with Newcastle planning to hold a course inspection later today.
