It is a fairly quiet day on Monday on the eve of the big Ebor meeting at York.
You might remember I commented on a race won be Ebn Reem a couple of weeks back where there was a pile up with three horses unseating. I thought that the 4th that day, Captain Jacksparra put in an eyecatching performance. He runs in the 2.00 at Ayr.
I have picked out a couple of runners in the 5.30 at Windsor. Dubai Fairy, a half sister to Just James was 8th of 9 on her debut at Newmarket. Is apparently well thought of at home and should do better this time. Alovera, trained by Mick Channon is likely to appreciate soft ground on her debut. She was quite an expensive purchase too.
Just James actually runs in the following race at 6.00. He used to be quite smart but is now on a 14 run losing sequence. He is best known for a remarkable win in May 2002 when after getting practically tailed off he swept through to win a valuable handicap at Newmarket.
There are no runners from our list to follow tomorrow although no doubt there will be a few to comment on at York.
See you tomorrow.
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