A great couple of days racing at Epsom soon to get underway; starting with the fillies today at 4.05 in the Oaks. A lot of different opinions regarding this race but for what it is worth I am in the Wonder Of Wonders camp. Supremely bred and apparently fast improving she has always been regarded as the Ballydoyle number one Oaks filly and I think she will take a lot of beating with stamina her forte. In terms of betting today, Epsom will mainly be nothing more than a thrilling watch and I will be keeping my powder dry for a couple of well handicapped horses this evening.
Firstly in Goodwood’s 6.45, Huff and Puff is expected to take the world of beating off what is considered a more than lenient mark. Only workmanlike in winning on his reappearance he is upped to a more suitable trip tonight, improved physically, and the 100/30 is more than generous.
From Goodwood up to Doncaster; Illustrious Forest is expected to run a huge race off what can only be described a platers mark. The step up in trip is perfect and this race looks to lack real strength.
Two strong fancies here so I’ve gone against my norm and would recommend a little touch on the double aswell.
1pt win
HUFF AND PUFF 6.45 Goodwood
100/30
1pt win
ILLUSTRIOUS FOREST 8.45 Doncaster
9/2
1/2pt win double