At least I got something right today with Fame and Glory justifying the market support to land yet another Group 1 for Aiden O’Brien. The real hero at The Curragh for me though was the evergreen sprinter Benbaun who now has form figures at the Irish track that read – 211221111231.
I will cover both Monday and Tuesday in tonight’s preview although to be honest there is not a great deal to comment on.
Sioux Rising won a Pontefract maiden on only her second outing and makes her handicap bow over course and distance in the 3.45 tomorrow off a mark of 80. The horses she beat have had mixed fortunes since so it is difficult to evaluate the form. She won well though and must be respected.
Moving on the Windsor Maverin represents my list to follow in the 7.40. Form figures of 434323 tell their own story really and although he has a strong chance on official ratings he has been expensive to follow and could not be supported with any great confidence although the booking of Ryan Moore to ride him for the first time will not harm his chance.
At Wolverhampton Carleton could go well in the 5.00. He is on a decent mark if he handles the surface OK. The lightly raced Fleeting Star is another worth considering.
On Tuesday at Hamilton Exgray should have come on for her promising debut when 2nd at Musselburgh – she runs in the Hamilton 2.15. Northside Prince has shown some signs of promise in his races and is one I have been keeping tabs on. He runs in the 3.15 and I see he is dropped in trip to a mile despite having a stamina laden pedigree.
My list horse at Thirsk is Cape Vale in the 9.00. He has been a frustrating horse to follow and I can’t help thinking that he needs easier ground and some help from the handicapper.
Lastly, my list to follow is also is represented by Halfway House in the Brighton 4.00.
My thanks to David Hebb for his photograph of Pontefract racecourse.
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