There were 3 winners from the horses discussed in last night’s preview. William Blake had won a couple on the all weather and justified favouritism to win the 10 furlong handicap at Beverley. A typical Mark Johnston 3 year old he galloped relentlessly all the way to the line. In the Free Handicap at Newmarket the win of Stimulation was the complete opposite as Hughie Morrison’s 3 year old was never in front until the winning line where he prevailed by a nose. The 3rd horse, Royal Confidence should win races although 6 furlong may be his trip. Stimulation won in the style of a horse that will stay at least a mile.
In the Nell Gwyn Stakes Infallible (pictured below) was last out of the gate and was still looking on from the back at the 3 furlong pole but cut the opposition down in taking style to win going away. She looks a serious contender for the first filly’s classic.
Tomorrow’s jumping action comes once again from Cheltenham. Mister Potter represents our list to follow in the 2.55. He is yet to win over fences but has shaped better since blinkers were fitted. He has some sort of chance on his Newbury 3rd 3 weeks ago but he has gone up 3 lbs for that defeat and the ground may be on the quick side for him as both his wins have come in heavy ground.
WE have 3 runners in the 3.30 but they all have disadvantages to overcome. Gaspara reverts to handicap company after contesting Graded races but she is on a very high mark. Brook no Argument is on an upward curve having won her last two starts but she is 6 lbs out of the handicap. One Gulp won twice at the start of the season but may want more cut in the ground.
At Newmarket the Wood Ditton Stakes for previously unraced 3 year olds is split this year. In the first division at 1.30 there is a good word for Peter Chapple-Hyam’s Amaakin. In the second division at 2.00 The Aiden O’Brien runner Zulu Chief is respected as is Stone of Scone.
I don’t have any strong views on the 3.10. Aahayson is a horse I like and come here in winning form. Zidane may need the run while Bewckermet is better in small fields.
In the Craven Stakes at 3.45 there are 3 I like. Alexander Castle, Raven’s Pass and Twice Over. Raven’s Pass has all the credential for a top class miler and he looks the one to beat.
John Gosden trains Raven’s Pass and could be onto another winner with Pipedreamer in the 4.20. Pipedreamer won the Cambridgeshire last season and steps up to Group 3 standard here.
In the 4.55 both Danae and Melodramatic showed promise on their only start as juveniles.
In the 5.30 Prime Exhibit looks a decent prospect. He won well at Leicester last season but did tend to race keenly so will need to settle better.
Over at Ripon I like the look of the Mark Johnston 3 year old Robby Bobby who is a half brother to Swiss Act who won for the same trainer last season.
In the 4.30 at Ripon keep an eye on Merrion Tiger. He might need a run or two but should be winning before the season is out.
Baybshambles could be a sprinter to follow this season and starts his campaign in the 5.40. He likes some cut in the ground.
At Kempton tomorrow evening Amenjena should be better for her run at Doncaster last month and is the selection in the 7.20.
In the 8.50 Valery Borzov will be more at home over 6 furlongs rather than the 7 he ran over on his last outing.
The reproduction of the photo of Infallible is by kind permission of British 2yo Racing.
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