I didn’t have much luck with Casual Garcia the other day but I am going to put forward a couple more from the same stable that I hope will run better. Alicante (Hamilton 9.00) and Royal Diamond (Haydock 4.40) are both typical of the type of horse their trainer excels with.
Another interesting runner at Hamilton is Prince Rhyddarch in the 8.30. He looked a progressive sort last season and is certainly one to watch for the remainder of this campaign. He is a real mudlark so plenty of rain will help his chance.
At Newbury the unraced Walcott Square is a likely type on breeding in the 2.35 but might need this first run. One to keep an eye on for the future though.
In the 3.45 I had high hopes of Cascata earlier in the season based on her debut success at Great Leighs last November. She has not really lived up to those expectations in her two runs this year but down a few pounds in the handicap and with Ryan Moore on board she might be worth another chance in the 3.45.
In the 5.40 at Newmarket I quite fancy Venture Capitalist who has been second a couple of times recently. He has run badly before on soft ground however and heavy rain is forecast unfortunately. It will be interesting to see how much market support there is in him.
Park Lane has been running respectably without quite getting his head in front and looks to have an each way chance in the 7.15. In the same race a case could also be made for the once raced Cactus Curtsey who showed promise when 3rd on her debut and both trip and ground look ideal.
My list to follow is doubly represented in the 7.45 with Classically and Mutamaashi. Neither have been in good form of late although Classically could be of interest should the ground ride on the soft side.
At Pontefract Dig Deep is the only runner form my list to follow. He is difficult to catch right but there is the nagging suspicion that he will pop up at a silly price one day. When that day is going to be in hard top predict unfortunately!.
Lastly Phillipina, 6th in the Oaks ought to win the 5.05 at Nottingham.
Today’s picture is by courtesy of the artist Jo Stockdale (see links).
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