Starting with the Chesham Stakes tomorrow Andrew Balding introduces a well thought of newcomer in Swindler. Regardless of the outcome tomorrow this son of Sinndar looks one to keep tabs on.
Maraahel goes for a hat trick of wins in the 3.05. He is ultra tough and ultra consistent and will take all the beating. Macarthur from all conquering Aiden O’Brien stable looks the obvious threat. The lightly raced Spanish Moon needs to step up on previous form but he may well have the scope to do so and he has proved that he acts of the track and firm ground. Others to consider are the improving Speed Gifted and St Leger winner Lucarno.
If the ground continues to ride fast I will go with Sakhee’s Secret in the 3.45. The fast improving Marchand D’Or would be interesting if there some ease in the going.
In the Wokingham at 4.25 it might pay to choose one with a low draw and one drawn high. Of the single figure draws Intrepid Jack, Knot in Wood and Machinist make most appeal while I thought that Big Timer, drawn 28 put in a good run at Haydock last time out. If pushed to select one it would be Knot in Wood.
Mad Rush was perhaps a little unlucky when runner up at Newmarket to the well handicapped Punjabi and is my selection for the 5.00. Pevensey was a fast finishing runner up at York and is another to consider. Basalt represents our list to follow in the 5.35 but although he has run with credit on both his last 2 starts he looks to have a bit too much to do at the weights.
David Allan has a very impressive record when riding Birkside and the partnership team up again in the 3.50 at Ayr.
Shanafarahan went into my notebook on the strength of some promise shown as a juvenile but he spoiled his chance on his seasonal reappearance by failing to settle. He runs in the 9.15.
At Newmarket in the 2 year old maiden at 4.35 newcomer Seminole is a half brother to the top class Le Vie Di Colori.
At Redcar I fancy President Elect in the 5.20.
Picture by kind permission of Ann Duffield Racing
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