Thanks to Mamlook in the Chester Cup we came away from Chester with a nice profit today.
Tomorrow’s card opens with a tricky handicap at 1.45. Cairnsmore was an impressive winner at Kempton back in January and a repeat of that form would make him an interesting contender. Another to consider is Last Three Minutes having has changed stables since his last run and is now with Sir Michael Stoute. He is not the easiest of rides as he has to be produced late but he has plenty of ability and should win races this season. Sweet Lightning is trained by Michael Dods whose horses have made a slow start to the season. However Osteopathic Remedy won the Thirsk Hunt Cup on Saturday and this may signal a return to form for the yard. Sweet Lightning ran some good races last season and was placed in 3 heritage handicaps. I do not have a very strong view on this race but I do like the chances of Last Three Minutes and Sweet Lightning.
Moving on to the 2.15 I am not convinced that the sharp turns at Chester will suit Kingdom of Fife so I will look elsewhere. Redwood has an obvious chance for Barry Hills on the strength of his narrow defeat by Glass Harmonium last moth. The course and distance winner Stotsfold could be his main danger.
Rocket Man comes from a stable with a good record in the Chester Vase (2.45). He basically could be anything and a significant market move for him would be worth noting. For my selection though I am going with Morana who was 5th in the Craven and should be suited the extra distance here.
In the 3.15 my original fancies were Old Joe Mac and Burghley but they are both drawn badly so I think I will give this race a miss. Fastnet Storm is a horse to keep an eye on this season. He runs in the 5.05 where he has an each way chance. Regardless of the result tomorrow I will continue to keep tabs on him. Softer ground and a stiffer track might see him in a better light.
At Goodwood Total Command looks the one to be on in the 3.35 with Regal Park the probable danger.
Picture courtesy of the artist Jo Stockdale.
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