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Pierre Bonnard – 10/1
This good looking son of Camelot stood out in the paddock at Newmarket today and went on to be an easy winner of the Zetland over stable companion Endorsement. AOB has another future champion on his hands.
JacThings turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...Hard to tell how good he is as soumillions lovely riding style always makes it look smooth. He must have improved a ton in the last week or so as it looked like he was going to ride endorsement. Perfect profile for next years Derby. Staying pedigree with plenty of toe. With wootton bassett gone id hope a few of the top galileo mares might go to camelot and also starspangled banner as they have shown that they can get very good horses with the right mares.
I would say Endorsement is more of a Guineas prospect and Pierre Bonnard as you say Mickey for the Derby.
We were lucky enough to be standing by the shoot as they enter the parade ring at Newmarket and Pierre Bonnard was walked in first directly followed by Endorsement where it was clear to see that he had the stayers profile long in the body and Endorsement behind him smaller and closer cropped. Both outstanding horses but can see why Soumillion swapped rides.
Ryan Moore was there with ‘the lads’ overseeing pre race procedures but Soumillion is doing such a great job you couldn’t blame him for feeling anxious.
Things turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...I got the impression Pierre Bonnard was going to be put way for the Winter rather than run in this when reading post race comments.
Your probably right Mike I didn’t catch AOB’S post race interview..but he’s definitely worth a freebet EW at that price as AOB usually finalises plans closer to the day.
Whatever happens he’s an exciting prospect for next year.
JacThings turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...Your horse still holds an entry Jac… but so do 8 other Aidan O’Brien horses
Gosden, Beckett, Balding and Keatley one eachGaelic Warrior Gold Cup Winner 2026
Yes saw he was still entered up Nathan…it would be nice to sign off the season with a Group 1 under his belt so I’ll stick my freebet on him at 14/1 EW – Pierre Bonnard
JacThings turn out best for those who make the best of how things turn out...Ghost – connections confirm that Item won’t run if the ground is testing and the Racing Post is quoting the ground at Doncaster as currently soft (heavy in places).
Personally, I would also have thought that Pierre Bonnard would be better suited to the G1 Criterium at Saint Cloud which is over 10F – also, on a form line through Endorsement, PB has a bit to find with Benvenuto Cellini (who beat Endorsement further whilst also giving him 5lbs) and it would also be a relatively quick turnaround from the Newmarket race.
Seems like Item’s connections have decided to go against their own words as he has been declared to run even though Doncaster’s own website is quoting the ground as ‘heavy’ as at 14:56 this afternoon
O’Brien has half of the field but he is upstaged by Frankel who’s offspring make up two thirds of the runners in the race.
Item’s parents (Frankel and Capla Temptress) have both won on soft. So I don’t blame the connections for taking their chance. The horse might well handle it.
Part of me also thinks that Balding can’t resist a shot at the Dewhurst/Futurity double.With my original horse a non runner now taking a chance on..
Oxagon – 11/2
No chance in the Dewhurst with Gewan at Newmarket last time but he looked well in himself in the paddock that day and had a fair bit of support on course.
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