I only have time for a quick look at Thursday’s action. I tipped Michita for the Oaks but she didn’t seem to handle the track at Epsom. She looks the obvious choice in the Ribblesdale at 3.05, but favourites do have a poor record in the race. There are several runners from my list to follow involved in this notably Arthur’s Girl, Cape Amber and Dar Re Mi. Cape Amber would perhaps have the best chance of the 3.
It has not paid to oppose Aiden O’Brien’s runners this week and Yeats will be a warm order for the Gold Cup at 3.45. Coastal Path would be my suggestion as a viable alternative.
Recent Doncaster winner Redford is my main fancy for the 4.20. At bigger prices Throne of Power, Perks and Lazy Days have each way chances.
In the 4.55 I like the chances of the stable companions Kensington Oval and Dr Faustus. Ryan Moore has chosen to ride the former so I think I will have to go along with him.
In the 5.30 I am hoping that Missioner and Colony will give me a run for my money.
I thought above The Fifth Member in the 8.20 at Leicester. He has been dropped a couple of pounds in the weights and should be fitter for a couple of recent runs. It is a pity that there are only 7 runners so we wouldn’t get 3 places each way.
Old Caribbean Coral runs in a claimer in the 3.20 at Ripon. He must have a chance in this company although most of his wins have come at the minimum trip.
Smarterthanuthink won at Hamilton recently and could go in again in the 4.35.
Finally, Plane Painter would be my suggestion for the 3.30 at Warwick.
Picture by courtesy of artist Jo Stockdale.
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