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“I would be very surprised if Dance Sequence didn’t rate higher than the winner come end of season. She has yet to venture away from HQ, and it would be interesting to see her not only stepped up in trip but compete on a flatter track. Was she looking for a reason to duck behind the winner, or is she still displaying immaturity? I’m willing to give this scopey filly a chance and think the potential is there to compete at the business end of Group 1s before seasons end.”
I submitted this analysis in the ‘Nell Gwyn Stakes’ thread. Reading the respective opinions on her after the Oaks illustrates what makes this sport so fantastic. I’m willing to give her the benefit of the doubt until the final viable excuse is exhausted, which is a less idiosyncratic track. Although the Nassau has been mooted – Goodwood, blood hell !!
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
Silky Wilkie was denied a clear run in last years renewal and now enjoys a 19lb reversal with the maverick Clarendon House for beating him a head. Arguably not in the same form, but he’s on a dangerous mark and proved his liking for this unique test last year.
Clarendon House has always had latent talent and it’s great to finally see him fulfilling it. One of the naturally quickest horses in the country, often let down by his over enthusiasm in the past. Robert Cowell has obviously found the key to his head and heart and he has the ability to defy his lofty mark.
It’s hard to look beyond the Silky one, but Clarendon House is a maverick on his day and it could be a 1-2 for the Middleham Park mob.
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
Relax, RTB. I’m on LA…I wouldn’t change my bet ;)
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
What’s the opinion on Dance Sequence?
She has ‘ran green, wandered and hung’ in her races to date, but is clearly talented. Do we give her the benefit of the doubt – until she runs on a more ‘conventional’ track, at least – or is she starting to look quirky?
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
It’s difficult to think of another horse that has divided opinion – in recent times – going into the Derby as much as City Of Troy. Anyone that fancies him are doing so with a handful of optimism at the expense of confidence, while those opposing him will undoubtedly be keeping one eye on him during the contest. Yes, many of you may have been publicly exuding confidence that he was ‘only a two year old’ but his presence in this contest still makes you privately a little uneasy!
The draw is of little concern. White Birch & King Of Steel came from stalls two and four last year. Westover & Hoo Ya Mal from two and three in 2022, and Adayar emerged from stall one twelve months earlier. I think a lot depends on the quality of the colt, the tactics you wish to employ and, not forgetting, likewise of those on your outside.
Sayedaty Sadaty (1) will likely be ridden forward based on previous races and no concerns regarding the trip. I doubt connections of Kamboo (2) will be in a hurry to hustle and bustle granted his inexperience, and with Los Angeles in stall four and likely pacesetter, Euphoric, coming out of nine, the O’Brien mob are like well positioned chess pieces ready to strike.
With each passing home based ‘trial’, I have found myself leaning more and more towards the potential Irish challenge for this contest, merely reduced to Aidan O’Brien vs Britain (and a cameo from Adrian Murray). Can City Of Troy silence the doubters? Could Euphoric slip the field? Does Los Angeles have any question marks?(!).
So, with that I’m siding with LOS ANGELES to send his supporters into La La Land. It wouldn’t be the first time Ryan Moore got it wrong but, lets face it, he didn’t have a choice…Not a very good advertisement for the mythology of the horse when he sets sail on his expedition to stud!
It could very well be a Euphoric day for Aidan O’Brien, with City Of Angels finding the expected – and demanded – improvement to beat stablemate City Of Troy, leading home an Irish 1-2-3. Best of Britain? Believe in Balding to give you some value in this race. He’s pretty good at that ;)
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
A recent post on social media suggests there has been no more rain thus far at Epsom, but the threat of it is still forecast.
Any updates, guys?
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
If the expected rain arrives, there’s no more stoutly bred filly in the race then the CAUGHT U LOOKING.
The Noel Meade-trained Harzand filly is the fourth highest rated in the field and had subsequent Group 3 winners, Brilliant and Content, behind when landing the Weld Park Stakes as a juvenile.
She looked in need of the run when beaten on her reappearance in the Salsabil Stakes behind Ezeliya, but it wouldn’t be the greatest shock if she narrowed the two length defeat granted testing conditions over twelve furlongs.
It’s no surprise that the 66/1 has evaporated, and if the forecast rain continues to fall on Epsom then you can expect a trickle of cash to turn into a flood.
YLANG YLANG has already proven her ability to handle soft conditions and she’s been crying out for further. This Group 1 winning Frankel filly is a worthy favourite.
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
Both the Nell Gwyn and Craven Stakes were won by those who danced a few dances at two, their experience clearly a benefitting factor against less streetwise rivals.
I would be very surprised if Dance Sequence didn’t rate higher than the winner come end of season. She has yet to venture away from HQ, and it would be interesting to see her not only stepped up in trip but compete on a flatter track. Was she looking for a reason to duck behind the winner, or is she still displaying immaturity? I’m willing to give this scopey filly a chance and think the potential is there to compete at the business end of Group 1s before seasons end.
In conclusion, I think we witnessed early season three years old getting the better of those that will be seen to greater effect from Royal Ascot onwards.
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
Yes, a fascinating encounter. The market leaders from their respective powerful yards offer an intriguing dual. Dance Sequence looked open to plenty of maturity when landing the Oh So Sharp Stakes over course and distance last October with an action that suggests any further rain would not go amiss.
Matrika looks a potentially top class performer, but over what trip? Her trainer has expressed doubts about her staying a mile in the future, but seven furlongs looks within Matrika’s grasp. She looked both progressive and smart when winning the Airlie Stud Stakes over six furlongs last year.
Two unexposed fillies from powerful yards, whose careers could take totally different paths as the season unfolds. Matrika could potentially be a smart sprinter, while Dance Sequence could stay beyond tomorrows seven furlong trip, and even a mile, in the future.
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
IBERIAN accounted for two future Group 1 winners when landing the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster. He was a below-par second favourite on soft ground in the Dewhurst, but his trainer has always suggested he would be seen to greater effect on better ground, which he encountered just once during his juvenile campaign when making a successful debut at Newbury.
He is available at 25/1.
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
2:30 Admiralty Arch nb (Frankuus)
3:00 Sir Isaac Newton (Pacify)
3:40 Beautiful Romance
4:20 Twilight Son (Magical Memory)
5:00 Toofi & Salateen
5:35 Pinzolo NAPGood Luck!!
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
2:30 Gifted Master Nap (Steady Pace)
3:05 Lady Aurelia nb
3:40 Always Smile (Lucida)
4:20 Western Hymn
5:00 Mr Owen and Secret Brief
5:35 Persuasive (Mise En Rose)This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
I’m a bit surprised Moore held The Gurkha up I expected him to race closer to the pace. I think Dettori out rode Moore in this one, Gave Galileo Gold an excellent ride.
Spot-on
(And I never had a penny on the race)This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
Will Channel Four dare criticise the darling of racing, Ryan Moore, after that ride?! After all, he can do no wrong, right?
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
2:30 ESOTERIQUE NAP (Belardo)
3:05 Mehmas (Caravaggio)
3:40 Profitable (Mecca’s Angel)
4:20 The Gurkha (Awtaad)
5:00 Mirsaale & Mill Springs
5:35 Mister Trader nb (Pretty Vacant)This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
An attractive betting heat with eleven of the sixteen declared currently trading at 20/1 or greater.
I supported Nathra prior to her successful reappearance in the Nell Gwyn, and with that victory came proof of her wellbeing and that she had trained on. It was the second occasion she had performed at the course after a fine effort behind Minding in the Fillies Mile. That was Minding’s fifth start – third in Group company – compared to Nathra’s third start and first foray into pattern company.
It’s not beyond the realms of possibility that despite such a comprehensive defeat, Nathra can get much closer to that rival this afternoon, particularly in light of Air Force Blue’s performance yesterday. The John Gosden-trained filly has few questions to answer and is arguably the most solid contender in the line-up.
I was very impressed with Ballydoyle when she won her maiden at Newmarket and it was no surprise to see her finish the campaign with a Group 1 to her name. She boasts a lovely, athletic stride, is uncomplicated and always gives 100%. She is another who will have no problem with the undulations, has proven ability and Air Vice Marshal outperformed his better fancied stable companion yesterday.
Connections of Lumiere are incredibly bullish, and this striking filly will attract plenty of attention. Enthusiasm has perhaps wavered after the performance of stable companion Buratino yesterday, and she is currently fairly weak in the market. I expect her to stay and she is a most interesting contender.
Minding has done little wrong and is a worthy favourite. I have my suspicions that Illuminate will prove better over shorter while, conversely, Turrent Rocks is crying out for further. Alice Springs is very consistent and has form with a handful of these – she could quite easily be the yardstick in this contest when the dust settles.
This guy is a machine. All he does is work out and pick winners. Talk about fit. You should see him without his shirt off, serious side of beef.
