Runners from the list to follow:
Catterick 5.40 Halla San has been a good servant to this column. Last season he was trained by Jamie Spencer’s in laws but now he is with Richard Fahey. He won at Beverley 17 days ago in the soft and he will appreciate the recent rains. He looks to have a good chance in this amateur riders event.
8.20 There were high hopes for Islington’s full brother Greek Well at the start of the season but the fact that he runs in a class 5 maiden at Catterick is an indication that things didn’t work out. He should be up to winning this though.
Newbury 4.20 I thought Mannikko might win a coupe, of races for us but after one success he does not seem to have progressed. His stable are not going well and the draw is against him here.
4.55 Miss Thailand was a big disappointment on her seasonal reappearance when she was a well beaten favourite. That was over 3 months ago and she has not raced since. There may have been excuses that day and she is worth another chance. She, like Mannikko is from Geoff Wragg’s yard so the same comment about stable form applies.
Newmarket 8.05. Queen’s Pudding was another beaten favourite last time out. James Fanshawe gave us a winner the other day with Spectral Star and this lightly raced type may well do the same.
Two year old races
Catterick 6.10 Strathmore ran green on his debut but is related to juvenile winners and is dropped to selling grade here. The step up to 7 furlongs is also likely to help.
7.15 High Style won in taking fashion at Kempton 9 days ago and should go well again. Robert Winston takes over the saddle from Ryan Moore.
Folkestone 1.20 Foreland Sands is one for the notebook but may need this initial run.
2.20 Our Ruby represents Peter Chapple-Hyam who is having a good season with his 2 year olds.
Newbury 2.10 What Budget is an interesting newcomer for Brian Meehan.
2.40 Silca Chiave was 3rd on her debut at Ascot and sets the standard here. She is related to Silca’s Sister and Green Manalishi. Of the newcomers Fustaan is bred for the job and comes from a stable that has a fair record first time up.
3.50 Dubai’s Touch has the best form but has been beaten last 2 starts. Tasyahil is very well related and look the part on paper.
2.30 Newcastle I went on about Miss Havisham having great expectations last time so I wont go down that line again! She was 66/1 on her debut and showed a little promise. She should come on for that run.
Newmarket 5.25 Ballyshane Spirit is related to winners in Italy and Hungary and is one to look out for.
Elsewhere I wondered about Parnassian in the 7.05 at Newmarket. Looks on a favourable mark and ground conditions should suit.
See you tomorrow.
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