Month: June 2006

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I will concentrate on one race for tonight’s preview.  There are a number of interesting 2 year olds in the 6.35 at Windsor.

  

Although Daring You was last of the 3 runners on his debut at Brighton, the winner may turn out to be useful.  Daring You is entitled to come on for that run.

 

 

  The gelding Eager Ivor comes from an in form yard, but they are yet to have a 2 year old winner.

 

Grey Big Stuff was 4^th on his debut without being unduly knocked about and has Frankie Dettori in the saddle this time. From the stable Naala is another who is bred to make a two year old.  Vaunt is another that showed some encouraging signs on his debut when he overcame a tardy start to finish 5^th at Bath.

 

I was impressed with Greaet Big Stuff on his debut and the jockey booking is an eyecatching one.

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Racing is rather in the shadow of the World Cup over the weekend and to be honest there is not a lot to get excited about.

  

There are not many runners from our list to follow.  Nidhaal has a good chance on paper in the Cecil Frail, the Haydock 3.15. He won twice last season showing a decent turn of foot and has some entries in top races.  The ratings service I subscribe to has him 3 lbs clear of the field.

  

I have been following 2 year old Winning Spirit who has his 3^rd run in the 3.50.  Form figures of 32 always worry me though, especially with BF against the last entry.

  

The sprinters on the list to follow have been doing OK.  High Reach represents the list in the 2.20 at Goodwood.  He should have conditions to suit.  The other one I like in this is Firenze.

  

We should have the winner of the 3.30 as Stronghold and Mustashaar seem to have the race between them.  They met at Lingfield in May when Stronghold came out of top.  Mostashaar looked a little unlucky that day and may well be able to turn the tables.

  

In the 4.05 Cheap Street is bred to be a two year old.  Stable have poor first time out record though.

  

Ceredig has been one of the more disappointing horses on the list to follow.  Will need to improve on his two runs so far this season if he’s to figure in the 4.40.

  

Up at Musselburgh Harrison’s Flyer is one to note in the 3.10.  Milton Bradley looks sure to get a win or two out of him this season.  Keep backing him and wait for that big priced win!

  

We also have one runner in the 3.45 but Fullandby would be better over further and with some cut.

  

Ouninpohja won 5 times for us last term and I fancy him to open his account for the season in the 5.25.

  

In the 7.00 at Newbury I will be watching newcomers Indian Ink and Swiftly Addicted. 

  

Likewise in the 6.15 at Wolverhampton Pineapple Poll is worth keeping a watch on.  Related to a couple of winners.

  

Looking forward to Sunday, Mick Channon saddles Fly Time in the 2.10 at Bath.  Finished 2^nd on debut and then ran in a listed race.  Dropped in class here and should go close.

  Good luck

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Just a few runners from our list to follow in action on Thursday.  

Ryedale Ovation runs in the 3.50 at Haydock.  He has put in 3 solid efforts this season and has an each way chance,

  

No current listers in the 4.20 but 3 real old favourites in Somnus, Quito and New Seeker.  Somnus probably won’t like the ground so it may come down to whether or not the fast finishing Quito and reel in the front running New Seeker.

  

Majestic Roi is worth another chance after failing to justify favouritism on her debut.  She runs in the 2.00 at Hamilton.

  

In the 4.00 Sir Mark Prescott’s Liberate has his third run in quick succession.  He may not have been at home on the all weather the other day and seeks to get back on the winning trail.

  

There have been some interesting races over the last few days and I will try and have a bit of a catch up tomorrow evening.

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Once again a short update tonight.  

There are a few qualifiers from the list to follow, all at Nottingham. 

 

2.10 Imperial Gain 

 

4.10 Whispering Death 

 

4.40 Alfie Flits and My Paris 

 

Springtime Parkes is an interesting newcomer in the 3.30

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A short update tonight.  The following are qualifiers from the list to follow.  

Ripon 3.15 Kenmore, Banjo Patterson and Zidane.

 

 

4.15 Campanile

 

 

Windsor 7.30 Mannikko

 

 

8.00 Queens Best

 

 

Not much else to say, I had hopes for Suzieblue but she didn’t show a great deal on her debut.  Has her second run in 2.30 at Lingfield.

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What a thrilling finish to the Derby – and I tipped the winner!  There were mixed fortunes for the runners from my list to follow.  We had the first two in Sir Percy and Dragon Dancer, but Atlantic Waves didn’t beat many home and of course poor Horatio Nelson was tragically killed.

  

At the time of wring these notes we have had a further winner in France with Moss Vale, in a race where the 4 runners from our list to follow occupied the first 4 places.

  

There are 4 meetings in a “packed programme” on Monday.

  

Starting with the 2.00 at Leicester Carlitos Spirit went firmly into my notebook when he finished well in 4^th at Lingfield on his debut.  He had obviously shown something at home as he went off favourite that day.  He is also related to two year old winners but he looked a difficult ride when disappointing on his second outing.  I am not writing him off yet though.  My selection is Gremlin who ran green when a beaten favourite at Warwick.  He was second that day and the third horse has won since.

  

I was impressed with the way that Baizically won his maiden and he makes his handicap bow in the 3.30.

  

The lightly raced Sweet Emily represents our list to follow in the 5.00 A course and distance winner trained by James Fanshawe.

  

Up at Carlisle Strathmore is an interesting newcomer in the 2.20.  Of those that have run Sophie’s Dream makes some appeal while Stepaside would be one for the short list if we ignore his most recent effort.

  

In the 6.30 at Windsor both Bazroy and Fairfield Princess have a fair level of form.  My slight preference is for the former.

  

Exmoor came good at Newbury on softish ground and looks to follow up in the 7.30.  He has only gone up 4 lbs and is lightly raced so has possibilities if he handles the faster surface.  The other runner from our list to follow is Meikle Barfil who will not want the ground too firm.  Border Music should win this on his all weather form but he does not seem to produce his best on turf.

  

Presto Shinko is our only list runner in the 8.00 He won 6 times last season and is a useful sprinter that seems to handle any track and most types of going.  Baltic King and Celtic Mill are course and distance winners and command respect.

  The 8.30 looks a decent maiden with the highly rated Greek Well, full brother to Islington, set to make his debut.  The other runner from our list to follow is Classic Punch who is a half brother to Persian Punch.  He showed promise as a juvenile and this step up in trip should suit him. See you tomorrow.

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Not a bad haul on Friday with 4 winners from the list to follow, as well as a miscellaneous tip in Echelon and also a favourable mention for a 10/1 winner at Bath.

  

Our first runner on Derby day is Regal Royale in the 2.00 at Epsom.  Regal Royale was a promising 2^nd at Newmarket.  Stepped up in trip today but is faced with a difficult draw.  Stable bang in form though.

  

No shortage of old favourites contest the 3.30.  Zowington represents the current list to follow but has a poor draw.  Cape Royal is well drawn and there are worse outsider at 25/1.

  

And so to the Derby where there are 4 runners from the list to follow.  Atlantic Waves has no stamina problems and will probably run his race but the bare form of his listed race win earlier in the season does not look strong enough.  Dragon Dancer is still a maiden after 4 runs and it would be very unlikely for a Derby winner to come from such a background. 

  

You ignore Ballydoyle at your peril and it has to be significant that Kieren Fallon has chosen Horatio Nelson to ride.  My preference though is for Sir Percy who was finishing well in the 2,000 Guineas.

  

We have a couple of listers in the 5.05 with Consular and Glistening.  Consular will appreciate the drying ground and is value at around 10/1. The lightly raced Glistening is another that prefers fast ground but trip may be on the sharp side.

  

K Fallon has been booked to ride Indian Trail in the 5.40.  Trainer has won this race for the last 4 years.

  

Michael Jarvis had a winner for us with Hinterland on Friday and his Kerriemuir Lass at Chepstow in the 7.40. 

  

Musselburg 2.20 – Gregoravitch is a course and distance winner and should have ground condition to suit.

  

At Southwell Liberate looks good for the 7.20.  A typical Prescott 3 year old he won at Beverley earlier in the week despite a bad draw.

  

Turning to Sunday and Brighton there is an interesting little 2 year old race at 2.20.  Bahama Mama won on her debut at Newmarket.  Newcomer Daring You comes from a stable that has a good record with its first time our runners.

  Alasoun represents the in form Sir Michael Stoute stable in the 3.50. Back Sunday evening.

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Oaks day at Epsom gets under way with the Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at 1.40. Nothing from the current list to follow here but there are a couple of runners from last seasons list, Echelon and Musicanna.  Echelon recorded her first win at this level 3 weeks ago at Lingfield over 7 furlongs.  Has an obvious chance. Musicanna’s 3^rd to recent winner Peeress in Group 1 company last October reads well.  She could only finish 7^th of 8 on her reappearance last month but may have needed the run.  My selection would be Echelon

  

2.10 Hinterland has won 2 of his 3 starts and shown a willing attitude in the process. Trafalgar Square was a very comfortable winner last time out at Goodwood.  Both would have a chance but my preference would be for Trafalgar Square.

  

2.45 Star of Light has already won a couple of valuable handicaps. Thunder Rock failed to justify favouritism when 3^rd at Newmarket last time.  He had no particular excuses that day but didn’t run badly.  Both have each way chances.

  3.25 Shirocco was most impressive at Newmarket and looks the one to be on.  

4.05 Alexandrova represents the list to follow in a race where I don’t have any strong views.  Speciosa if she stays would be the form pick and it would be nice to see Pam Sly successful again.  Riyalma has an each way chance,

  

4.45 Bouboulina went on the list to follow on the strength of an impressive win at Lingfield on the AW last season. Disappointed on return at Newmarket in April.

  

Bath 6.15 Apollo Five, Stagehand and Queensgate are all bred to win as juveniles and have all had one run.  Apollo Five showed the best form coming 3^rd at Warwick. Vaunt is an interesting newcomer.  Both the dams other 2 foals won as two year olds.

  

Catterick  3.35 Bo McGinty and Trojan Flight are a couple of old favourites.   Both are well enough handicapped on the best of their form and can win races this season.

  

4.15 Confide was a beaten favourite last time when probably he didn’t relish the soft ground.  He should be better than that given a sound surface.

  

4.50 Celtic Carisma comes into the reckoning here on basis of win at Southwell.  Well beaten at Newcastle last time when she had traffic problems.

  See you tomorrow

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