I think Paddy is being a bit generous with odds of 16/1 for Hilitany. He’s
done little wrong. He’s only run 5 times for George Boughey but was thought
enough of in his introduction, where he was 2nd, to go off at 4/1 backed down
from 15/2 (touched 7/2) so clearly he was impressing them at home. He won his
next 2 then stretched it a bit far going for the Group 1 Middle Park Stakes,
he was a respectible 7th having been up there but fell away in the last furlong.
He had a break and on his 1st run at Meydan ran well in 4th. The comments attached
to his run said tired in the last furlong. I don’t agree with that, he just had 3
horses side by side in front of him, the jockey realised the situation and didn’t
burn him up. He’s got a good draw in 1 if he can get out quick enough and he has won
from the front.
Hilitany 16/1 e/w Paddy Power.
In the 4.25 I’ve tried to get something at decent odds, but I just can’t
get away from Walk of stars. He won this last year (same trainer/Jockey)
and would have needed his run last month after 8 months off, leading from
the get go and only being nabbed in the last 110 yards. This clearly has
been the plan since last year. Well why wouldn’t you for £446,964 ?
The odds aren’t great but I think he’s too good to give up
Walk of Stars 11/4 William Hill.
5.35 I have to say that I was mega impressed with Yamdeek in his 1st
introduction to racine where he finished 2nd to the favourite Brotherly
Love. I travelled well throughout and was content to sit back. Going round
the final bend he hadn’t been asked for anything, and still had about 10 in
front of him. When Connor Beasley pressed the button he went past the field
like they were trees. The fav had already flown but Yamdeek must have made up
the best part of 20L in that last couple of furlongs. I think he’s got an
outstanding chance.
Yamdeek 25/1 e/w William Hill.
I think that will do me for now unless something else catches my eye. I hate
to bet against Godolphin when I desperately need the points, but betting is
betting.
Very best of luck today all, I hope we come home with a satchel of the
bookies money 