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Sands Of Mali 4/1 is the bet.I’m with you now Steve. Having watched replays of all the protagonists races I think Sands Of Mali at 4/1 is definitely the bet.
I can’t see the ground drying out enough for Sioux Nation who looks deeply dependent on a quick surface and to my mind that Gimcrack performance from the Fahey colt is the top branch on the tree.
My bets:
Rajasinghe (10/1) & Sands Of Mali (4/1).
Herculean in the Royal Lodge and Clemmie in the middle park complete the Judge’s portfolio
I’m pretty sure that Herculean is a non-runner Judge.
It’ll be interesting to see where he does rock up next, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it isn’t until next year now.
The Royal Lodge does look a bit of a Nelson cakewalk now.
Herculean in the Royal Lodge and Clemmie in the middle park complete the Judge’s portfolio
I’m pretty sure that Herculean is a non-runner Judge.
It’ll be interesting to see where he does rock up next, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it isn’t until next year now.
The Royal Lodge does look a bit of a Nelson cakewalk now.
I wrote that Herculean bet out in the betting shop earlier hopefully they’ll give me my money back
The Royal Lodge does look a bit of a Nelson cakewalk now.
Perhaps, but Roaring Lion has done little wrong. Plus I do worry about these frankels on softer ground- hence I have my doubts about whether backing this Ger Lyons filly was the right thing to do.
Herculean is out of the Royal Lodge.
It leaves Nelson at 4/6 generally. I have Nelson at 10/3 with Polydream is the Boussac at 7/4 as a double. I also did Nelson at 11/4 in a single.
Freddy Head pulled Efadaah out of the Boussac but on the plus side it’s a potential danger out of the way on what could be a good ante-post double.
Thanks for the good crack. Time for me to move on. Be lucky.
well lightening quick was useless as I rather suspected she might. Really wish I know why I backed her.
Ul Nyaleti backers.
Disappointed that Nyaleti wasn’t ridden more aggressively today. I felt sure they would have wanted to run the sting out of Butterscotch, who Aidan had said was a slight concern over 7F.
In the end a disappointing result with Juliet Capulet already pretty exposed. In fact a line through Tajaanus gave Nyaleti a good bit in hand of Gosden’s filly. Dropping back from a mile to 7F I was sure they would make it a test on the Fav but it didn’t happen, leaving them having to accept she would have won had the race been a bit longer.
Close, but you don’t get paid on close.
Zero impact on the Guineas market there, with Nyaleti looking like her best days will be behind her and the more scopey fillies will come forward. Gavota looks the horse to take from this race when she fills out her frame next year.
Thanks for the good crack. Time for me to move on. Be lucky.
Just finished studying this race in prep for being there tomorrow and my selection has landed on Unfortunately priced around 9/2. He has two Group wins to his name in France and was unlucky to be overhauled by Zaman at Pontefract.
I think Unfortunately thought he had done enough to win that race and didn’t see Zaman making his late run at the finish. Zaman has since gone on to run in Group Company finishing 4th to Gustav Klimt and 2nd to Expert Eye, the 3 horses that were 3rd, 4th and 5th behind him that day have all since gone on to win Mildenburger, James Garfield and Seahenge.Unfortunately to scoot home in the Middle Park
JacThings turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...Good post Steve.
I was on Nyaleti today (though I think he’s overrated at the top level).
I’ve done Unfortunately at 9/2 for the Middle Park. Played Heartache in the other Group 1.
Edit – Heartache is a non runner so I’ve taken the 6/4 on offer for clemmie.
The Royal Lodge does look a bit of a Nelson cakewalk now.
Perhaps, but Roaring Lion has done little wrong. Plus I do worry about these frankels on softer ground- hence I have my doubts about whether backing this Ger Lyons filly was the right thing to do.Being a Frankel fan judge I would really like to see Nelson win the opener at Newmarket tomorrow but I think his price is much to skinny and I’m also going to take a chance with John Gosden’s Roaring Lion, I can just see him pouncing late up the hill to take the race and if you take look back at his past form he has put in some really good times running over a mile.
When I see them in the pre parade tomorrow should get a better idea and apart from Elarqam the Frankels haven’t been performing to their best this week…Jac
Good luckThings turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...Definitely Unfortunately, for me.
I’d be interested to get the forum’s thoughts on his Papin win. For me, it’s the strongest juvenile form around. My reasoning being: he beat Group 3 winner Tantheem; Group 3 winner and Group 2 second Nyaleti; Group 3 winner Zonza; Group 3 winner Different League; Group 3 winner and Group 2 second Havana Grey. Is there a 2yo race that’s as ‘stacked’ as that? And he absolutely thrashed them. He’s actually the joint highest-rated 2yo around, along with Expert Eye and Verbal Dexterity. I’m not sure he’s getting the attention he deserves.
Definitely Unfortunately, for me.
I’d be interested to get the forum’s thoughts on his Papin win. For me, it’s the strongest juvenile form around. My reasoning being: he beat Group 3 winner Tantheem; Group 3 winner and Group 2 second Nyaleti; Group 3 winner Zonza; Group 3 winner Different League; Group 3 winner and Group 2 second Havana Grey. Is there a 2yo race that’s as ‘stacked’ as that? And he absolutely thrashed them. He’s actually the joint highest-rated 2yo around, along with Expert Eye and Verbal Dexterity. I’m not sure he’s getting the attention he deserves.
9/2 is a huge price i think too
Sands Of Mali seems strongest this morning. Unfortunately is out to 11/2 in places and Sioux Nation is 6/1 if you have a brief scan.
Hey Jonesy is solid and he may run very well today. I just feel this is a bit strong, laden with group winners, some of whom are not fully exposed either.
US Navy Flag is weak, as I felt he would be. With 4 horses, maybe even five that I prefer to him, he was a ready lay for me at 8/1 earlier in the week.
Good luck all.
Thanks for the good crack. Time for me to move on. Be lucky.
Sands of Mali will surely go very close and was sorely tempted to put a saver on him, especially as Tony Calvin seemed quite bullish about him and he rarely tips favourites however have decided to keep the faith with Beckford.
I managed to get Unfortunately at 6.00 on the exchanges last night when bookies were around 5.50. His price on the exchanges has held, although a bit of 6.40 did just appear then disappear, so it’s perhaps no great surprise bookies have pushed him out a little. I can see Sands of Mali and Sioux Nation shortening closer to post, so if Unfortunately goes out even further I’ll probably go back in.
EDIT: Racing UK just announced that AOB has had travel issues getting to Newmarket this morning, hopes to be there at least an hour before the first race.
I’m always willing to seek some value in unfashionable trainers in these events and will have a small bet on Rajasinghe. Trainer says he doesn’t know how the horse will handle the ground but I think it could just help him in the end by maximising stamina requirements.
Good luck
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