It has been hard to enthuse about the racing over the last few days but tomorrow presents a few talking points.
I put Sue’s Surprise on my list to follow on the strength of a promising effort in a listed race as a two year old but she has struggled this season and remains a maiden. Tried in first time cheek pieces in the 2.20 at Chester tomorrow she has the best form but seems to lack gears and is probably not one to take a short price about.
Trojan Flight is only a 6 year old but seems to have been around for ever. He used to be trained by the Ramsdens but is with Richard Fahey these days. He is a real hold up horse and can find traffic problems. His last run was a acse in point when apprentice ridden. Pat Cosgrave is on board tomorrow in the 2.55. Trojan Flight has never won over 7 furlongs but on a sharp track like Chester he should not have stamina problems.
In the 4.00 Dellini looks outclassed but has an interesting pedigree and wouldn’t be running in this if not well thought of. Might be interesting in attracting market support.
Noisy Silence impressed when winning on his seasonal reappearance at Windsor. He comes from a stable in hot form and could be the answer in the 4.30.
A knowledgeable friend of mine is quite keen on the chances of Alan King’s Daryal in the 5.05 so I pass the tip on. This horse has a much higher rating over hurdles apparently and could be better than his handicap rating on the flat. He also goes well fresh.
Duty Free has looked a progressive sort for Hughie Morrison with two wins to his credit already. Although second last time out he had the remainder of the field well beaten. With a decent 3 lbs claimer riding he looks to have a good chance in the 7.10 at Salisbury.
The lightly raced Lang Shining won his maiden nicely last month and the 2nd and 3rd have won since. There is probably more to come and he looks to have solid claims in the 4.20 at Sandown. Leptis Magna has tended to race too keenly for his own good. He has been pretty consistent nonetheless and has place claims in the same race.
Sugar Ray was an easy winner of a weak race last time out. He seems to be going the right way and is the selection in the 5.25. Rock Anthem would be my alternative.
The only runner from our list to follow at Wolverhampton is View from the Top in the 8.55.
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