Of the horses mentioned in last nights notes Adagio looked a promising newcomer when battling on well to win by a very short head from Tybalt at Newmarket. There were other noteworthy performances, not least from the ultra consistent Just Dust in the nursery that closed the Newmarket card, and Sunlight who ran a blinder on her debut in the fillies maiden.
A couple of our list horses have an outstanding chance in the 3.20 at Goodwood tomorrow. Greek Renaissance is a full brother to the useful sprinter Machinist but has not quite lived up to expectations yet. He is certainly not out of it but slight preference is for Roman Quest who is a course and distance winner.
The 3.55 features a couple of horses on the comeback trail. Nakheel has had a pelvic problem and this is his second effort having returned to action at York 11 days ago. The Godolphin colt Imperial Stride makes a very belated seasonal reappearance after over a year off the course. He won his last 4 starts last season and if back to his best would take some beating. He is a half brother to Zero Tolerance and is also related to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Indian Haven.
Three Thieves represents the list to follow in the 4.30. He did not show much last time out and is 50/1 in the RP.
In the 5.05 Halla San is well handicapped and has an each way chance. He would probably not want the ground to dry up too much.
I know that Harrison’s Flyer has had his chances this season but he does hold an each way chance in the 5.40. He is well drawn.
Julie Camacho gives a debut to Currahee who is related to a number of winners in the 2.00 at Redcar. The stable have a poor record with first time our juveniles however.
The jumps is just starting to get a bit more interesting. Go Commercial used to be trained by Martin Pipe. Although his form figures don’t look too inspiring he did seem well regarded by the Pipe team and may be better than the bare form suggests.
See you tomorrow.
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