The horses from our list to follow mainly gave us a run for our money this afternoon. Lion Sands won for Luca Cumani and looks a useful staying prospect as the further he went the better he got. Duty Free and Tax Free both got in the frame in their respective races.
Of the rest I must mention old Legal Set. He came to Ayr today on a 52 race losing sequence, all right he still didn’t win, but he ran really well in 4th under Ann Stokell.
The main meeting tomorrow is at Newmarket where I am interested in newcomer Speedy Dollar in the maiden at 1.05.
All 14 fillies lining up in the Cheveley Park at 2.05 are previous winners. Sir Michael Stoute’s Visit looks the one to beat but I also like the look of Missit, Falconry and Dubai Princess.
The 2.40 with its 30 runners will take some sorting out. I will take a chance with Eastern Gift who has been running consistently and is well drawn.
Free Offer and Urban Spirit represent our list to follow in the 5.00. Urban Spirit ran well last time when 2nd to “good thing” Teslin and looks the more likely of the two.
Julatten appeared to be going nowhere in his first 4 runs this season but he was flying at the finish last time when 3rd at Pontefract at 100/1. The 7.00 at Wolverhampton looks a similar race and if Sophie Doyle can keep him in contention he could be interesting. Julatten tackles 14 furlongs for the first time but as she is a full sister to high class hurdler Iktitaf stamina may not be a problem.
Imperial Gain has been in no sort of form recently but is plunging down the weights as a result. There is always the chance that he will pop up at a big price eventually.
Sir Mark Prescott sends View from the Top up to Musselburgh for the 12 furlong handicap at 4.40. The 3 year old is unexposed at this trip and looks on a reasonable mark. With Seb Sanders on board he looks sure to go well.
See you tomorrow
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