The 1.40 at York looks a tricky handicap. Rebel Duke is well fancied but may want more give in the ground. Johannes is yet to win at 5 furlongs but will appreciate the fast ground and is worth considering. Judge ‘N Jury likes these big field handicaps and is always likely to come in at a decent price if things drop right for him.
The 2.10 is a fascinating clash between old rivals Midday and Sariska. The latter should win at the weights but this is more a race to watch and enjoy rather than a betting proposition.
Chabal has obvious claims in the 2.40 but I will side with Workforce from a stable that can do no wrong at present.
I have been waiting for Mull of Killough since his unlucky last run and I will stick with him as my selection in the 3.10. The unbeaten Rainbow Peak is an obvious threat.
I am hoping that Tamintoul Singer can bounce back from a slightly disappointing seasonal reappearance in the 3.45 where Ejteyaaz could run well at a big price. In the 4.20 there is a good word for the newcomer Alzaam. In the 4.55 my each way selection is Royal Trooper.
At Salisbury I would like to find one to take on the favourite. Zahoo, Contredanse and Addahab were the trio that I originally picked out. At odds of 14/1 in the RP Zahoo, a bit unlucky at Sandown last time, looks the value. My other selections at the Wiltshire track are Mi Regalo (2.30) and Mujdeya (4.10).
There is an evening meeting at Newmarket where the once raced Sour Mash is one to look out for in the 6.50. The same stable have Cygnet in the 7.25. His last run was surely too bad to be true and he is worth another chance here. In the 8.00 I am going for another outsider in the shape of Mufarrh for trainer John Dunlop.
Today’s picture is courtesy of the artist Lisa Miller.
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