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The only runner from our list to follow on Sunday was Prince Picasso who won at evens. I wonder if he looked a picture in the paddock?
I will start Monday’s preview at Bath where Star Strider is of interest in the 2.15. He went into my notebook as a likely future winner when 4th last time at this track. This is his third run in maidens and after this run he will be one to watch out for in nursery handicaps.
The 2.45 is a juvenile seller. Suzieblue, wearing cheekpieces for the first time broke her duck in a similar contest at Chepstow and could well be involved in the finish here. Fly Time is both owned and trained by Mick Channon. She is dropped in class but it can sometimes be dangerous to support this type of horse in sellers. Looks a race to be careful of.
Our list to follow has struck a bit of a purple patch in the last few days. We are represented by Ceredig in the 4.15 but he has not given much cause for optimism so far this term and was last at Sandown on his most recent outing. You would have to be backing the listers blindly to support him at the moment.
There is racing in Scotland at Musselburgh where the 3.00 is an auction maiden. Sophie’s Dream ran with promise on her initial run at Redcar but failed to build on that start at Carlisle. There is nothing else in this race that really catches my eye.
We have had some success with Sir Mark Prescott’s 3year olds this season, the latest winner coming today via Prince Picasso. Prescott sends Alambic north for the 3.30. He was 2nd here last time out and is weighted to go close. Might need an extra furlong or two though.
The 6.35 at Windsor should be a winning opportunity for Jo’burg who was 5th in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. Of those with previous runs Cheap Street was a bit unlucky last time and Eager Ivor will probably come on for his debut run. Hughie Morrison saddles a likely newcomer in Sakhee’s Secret, whose half brother Marker won this a few years back. Jo’burg should be too good though.
Conkering was an early season winner for our list to follow back in April but has been sidelined with an injury since. That win was on soft ground but as long as he can handle a faster surface and has fully recovered from the injury he should go close in the 8.05.
I have been reminded that I have not given the answers to a couple of quiz questions I posed last week. The connection between Just One Look and Green Tambourine is that they were both 60s song titles and Alf Tupper’s nickname was “The tough of the track.”
See you tomorrow.
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