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I would definitely be in the camp for CITY OF TROY come Derby Day, like a few of you said his pedigree – By triple crown winner Justify, the mare competed both Oaks on UK and Irish Soils, and was runner up in a Musidora, then on to Galileo the damsire who needs no introduction. That 8/1 on offer after his defeat in the Guineas has long gone.
Grand Providence (She) i am having serious problems getting the spelling correct of the sex of the horse my apologies.
Day three of the Boodles meeting and straight into the first race where I do like the improving LIAMARTY DREAMS who has the two box to hug the rails and pounce under the inform Clifford Lee. they had a nice winner on the second day with Teej A.
Lee and Nurke could have a quick fire double with BOLSTER who showed a good turn of foot when winning at Pontefract, that form got franked with the fourth Baryshnokov when well last week. Israr looked once pace when only managing third in the Gordon Richards at Sandown, he have to prove that his trained on again at the age of 5.
Sir Michael Stoute’s PASSENGER looked smart enough when landing the Winter Hill Stakes at Windsor, makes his seasonal debut this afternoon and this race is there for the taking. Interesting no Ryan Moore to ride the stables Hans Anderson, this will be the steering job of William Buick, his mount will have to step up again on this quicker ground.
The Chester Cup and my each way money will be on GRAND PROVIDENCE. He would not have to improve much to be involved here after his good run when finishing third at Newbury, the winner of that race Prince Alex runs in the Chester Plate the next race after this.
Just a recap on today really
Rashabar had it all to do from a poor draw, and did well to get as close as he did having to come around the houses which seemed to be one of those days for that, Arrest was badly positioned I thought by Mr Shoemark and he was not hard on him and ran his race, would he of beaten the winner, i think he would of been closer.
Capulet is an exciting type as City of Troy both sired by a triple crown winner Justify, worth watching these two develope as the season progresses. Gods Window was first off the bride and what a big run by the second Brackens Laugh, could return here in the season and land a nice prize.
Sadly the NH horse bombed out, maybe needs stepping back up in distance, as looked uncomfortable a long way from home.
It’s pleasing to see that Justify could have a couple of useful middle distance horses this year, Capulet and City of Troy
I would like to think that GODS WINDOW can improve again, her Futurity run as a juvenile has worked out well and from that race who he beat Diego Velazquez by a length who had prior beaten Capulet in a Group 2 in Ireland.
Good Morning
Early hours and on the night shift so I thought why i have an hour of peace to grab a glance at the Chester Card. This is a course I have always wanted to visit and never got round too.
First race and not an easy one to really find the winner, you could make a case for several, Oisin Murphy takes the ride on Hugo Palmer’s ROMAN DRAGON who is no stranger to Chester with six recorded wins over 6f at the course, the benefit he stays further than 5f and has got the ultimate seat in stall 1 could make him an appealing each way.
Looking over the guineas the colts looked more forward than the fillies this year and the second race is a maiden that i would liked to see Brian Meehan’s RASHABAR get his head in front. I think his debut run at Newbury was solid enough to suggest he would come on again for the run, eye-catching booking of Sean Levey. One that could out run her odds is Tom Dascombe’s BIDDABLE who was not disgraced at Bath on debut, she is a big double figure price around 50/1, even nt placed in this she has some potential.
The Dee Stakes and would like to think Hugo Palmer can have a double on the second day with Jayarebe who looked smart when he went away from his field in fine style, this is a lot tougher and contends a new trip. Bracken’s Laugh and CAPULET will meet off the same terms and the latter was probably unlucky when bumped around, now steps up in trip and being by the triple crown winner Justify I would be expecting a lot more.
GODS WINDOW has already tasted black type company when third in the Futurity Stakes, the runner up has franked that form, thrashed two rivals at Nottingham impressively and has some useful entries this season.
I actually had a look at this race yesterday and thought John Gosden’s ARREST could be far too good for this field. His opening tun of the season was disappointing when running all over the track and had no idea where he actually wanted to be, went off far too quickly and tamely dropped away. I feel stepping up in trip will see him as a possible contender this year for the Yorkshire Cup in 2 weeks time at York.
Away form the flat I have been following Emma Lavelle’s MISTRAL MILLIE who has been improving since dropping into Class 4 company, she was given a bit too much to do at Hereford last time. this drop back in trip could just pay to her strengths.
That was enlightening 1000gns, great ride by De Sousa to win the race, Ylang Ylang ran well, but Dance Sequence I am not concerned about as I feel when he steps up to 1of he show his true potential
Some wide margin wins from the field splitting this afternoon, looks quick ground out there this afternoon, 7 lengths between the first three and the rest of the field
On the ground Cannon Rock has the possibility to run into a place, really good apprentice claimer on board
I was actually taken with that run, she really picked up well even when she hit the rising ground and the favourite was on her quarters she kicked again, both clear of the field. 10/1 bigger price than expected
As for the rest of the Newmarket Card…..
13.50 see’s the inform Andrew Balding yard sending their CD winning filly Kalpana – the sire Study of Man failed to train on as a three year old with stats of 0-7, so we have to go on her mothers side Zero Gravity who won three from five starts from 9.5f to 12f warrants respect on that alone. Charlie Appleby is looking to get off the mark early doors tis afternoon and should serve it up to the short price favourite. By Galileo however the damsire failed to win above 8f.
So I would look for a bit of value from the Kempton winner FRIENDLY SOUL who looked that this step up in trip is just what she is looking for, she is by the prolific miler Kingman out of 10f winning dam In Clover, she really finished off her race well at Kempton, should be observed and the confidence in the market with her.
The 14.25 Dahlia Stakes again I this time I have opted for Pam Sly’s ASTRAL BEAU who finished runner up to the Charyn in the Doncaster Mile, being caught in the dying strides. the mare is gutsy individual and will not go down without a fight, she could be the dark horse in the race.
Best of Luck today
