Category: Racing diary

 

Leicester

2.10 Henrietta Rose is well thought of by the trainer who has a good record at this track.

3.15 Amadeus Wolfe Tone and Byronic Hero are a couple of outsiders in fair handicap marks.

4.20 Solar View is a typical runner from his stable who have considerable success in this type of race.

Redcar

3.45 Eland Ally won around this time last year and was a good second at Doncaster a couple of runs ago.

Yarmouth

5.05 Critical Point had an abysmal record last year but the stable do well with 3 year olds and could be an improver.

Picture courtesy of the artist Jo Stockdale.

 

Carlisle

3.30 Secret City gave us a 25/1 winner at Thirsk last month. He has been raised 6 lbs by the handicapper for that success. It is not inconceivable that he could follow up since he acts on any ground. He has won on a stiff track (Ayr) but easier tracks seem to suit him best. Probably not quite worth a bet at 5/1.

Leicester

4.50 Shada showed promise when 3^rd in a Newmarket maiden last season and should give a good account here. The price looks like being pretty skinny though.

Redcar

3.20It might be worth taking a chance on an outsider in this. Saffa Hill and Mizbah may find ground or trip unsuitable so I will go for Third Half who could have found his optimum distance.

3.55 Danadana is in form and comes from a stable that has done well in this race in recent times.

Picture courtesy of the artist Ruth Buchanan.

 

Epsom

1.35 The consistent Fennell Bay and Wrotham Heath who appeared not to stay when beaten last time look the pair to concentrate on. I would give a slight edge to Wrotham Heath.

2.40 There may be more to come from Beaten Up. J Murtagh who rides Epsom better than most has the ride.

3.15 Long Awaited and Captain Dunne arte well drawn and both look on handicaps marks they could win from. The other one I like is York Glory whom was progressive last season but ran poorly on his last start when running without blinkers. The blinkers are back on tomorrow. Desert Law is another to consider. The fast ground should be right up his street but he may find this dash a bit too sharp. Four year olds have a poor record in this race so from my quartet of hopefuls I will choose the two older horses, Captain Dunne and Long Awaited.

4.00 Camelot may well win but at the odds I just feel that Bonfire is better value.

5.25 Swilly Ferry – a small each way.

Haydock

2.10 The progressive Lord of the House may well relish this 2 mile trip.

3.40 I thought about Roger Sez and Es Que Love for this but I am not sure that either will find the ground ideal.

4.40 Mince has not been out of the first 4 in his last 5 starts and acts on any ground. He would be my first chance with Intense Pink, a recent winner at Pontefract on soft ground the next best.

5.15 O’Gorman has been disappointing on his last couple of starts but is well handicapped if rediscovering his best form.

Musselburgh

2.25 Beverley winner Party Line looks capable of further improvement. At a bigger price Aleksandar should not be written off despite a below par effort at Wolverhampton.

2.55 Racy is consistent but is on a long losing run. He has an each way shout.

3.30 My each way selection is Silver Blaze, second here last month and running over a longer trip which could well suit.

Today’s picture is courtesy of the artist Katy Sodeau.

 

Brighton

2.25 Bornean is well bred and is said to be forward.

Epsom

1.40 Lay Time was progressive last season and is regarded as one of Andrew Balding’s best prospects for the season. The extended mile looks an ideal trip.

2.15 Gatewood won well at York in the manner of a horse that can continue to improve.

4.05 Aiden O’Brien has 6 runners in the Oaks but the English challenge looks stronger. Vow won the Lingfield trial despite running about at the finish. Like Vow Kailiani is two from two. Most recently she took the Pretty Polly stakes at Newmarket earlier this month. On pedigree she looks sure to stay. The Fugue is not unbeaten having won 2 from 3 but her defeat came when 4^th in te 1,000 Guineas where she was running on at the finish. She has since won the Musidora in good style although that could have been a weak renewal of the race. Of the trio I slightly favour The Fugue.

4.50 Fallen for You was below par at Lingfield on her last start but is worth another chance here.

Haydock

8.30 This doesn’t look the strongest of contests and Tawaasul looks to have the best form in the book.

Newcastle

4.25 Chatterati ran miserably last time but if that run is ignored he stands a chance.

5.00 Teacher wears first time blinkers. If the blinds have the desired effect this one would have a chance.

Picture courtesy of the artist Lisa Miller.

 

Brighton

3.05 Arabic and Autarch are the two I like in this.

Newcastle

7.10 Course and distance winner Ted’s Brother should go well.

Sandown

6.45 Sir Prancealot won well at Bath and comes from a stable with a good record in this race.

7.20 Times Up looks to have a chance at the weights.

8.25 Redact and Top Offer are my two against the field.

 

Beverley

8.35 This looks an open race and I did consider Lost Highway but in the end I plumped for Byron Blue who shapes as though this trip will suit him.

 

Lingfield

4.20 Flavius Victor might be better over a bit further than this but he has done enough to suggest that he can win a small race or two. He has an each way chance.

5.20 Lashyn and Gallipot are the two I fancy here. Gallipot looks to have the better chance.

Ripon

3.10 Eastern Destiny was beaten into second at Redcar earlier in the month and stands a good chance of going one better here.

4.10 Sir Windsorlot has a bit of a mixed pedigree so it is difficult to estimate his ideal trip. Back to 6 furlongs tomorrow I have a feeling that further may suit. One to keep an eye on though.

 

Windsor

7.10 Cape Classic is a progressive sort. He was only beaten a neck at Doncaster last week and should be fitter for the run. He is well drawn and is ridden by Ryan Moore. He ticks the right boxes.

7.40 Angels Will Fall ran well in all her 5 starts last season and looks a sprinter with a future.

 

I didn’t have time to study the form for the Temple Stakes at Haydock yesterday.  Having given it some thought since my tip is for Bated Breath.

Just one other point to note, Archbishop is a non runner in the Haydock 2.30.

Good luck.

 

Goodwood

2.15 Opinion won his maiden well enough at Windsor and looks a worthy favourite. At a bigger priced Trader Jack may well improve on his Sandown running now he has better ground.

2.45 Fiorente handles fast ground and takes a drop in class here.

3.20 Classy hurdler Grumeti comes here on the back of a win on the flat at Ascot and can follow up.

4.25 This looks a winning opportunity for Sea Moon. Dandino is the main danger.

Haydock

2.00 Moidore just gets the edge here but both Beyond Conceit and Montaser are feared.

2.30 Archbishop was only beaten a nose at Newmarket last time and on better ground tomorrow he should eb competitive. Gabrial is the other one I like. He was only beaten a neck at Chester on his latest start.

5.15 Cravat is a nice big price running over what my well be his best trip.

York

2.05 Royal Peculiar ran poorly last time but had previously won well at Lingfield last season and is worth another chance.

3.10 Gulf of Naples, a grey son of Dubawi is a consistent sort and should give us a run for our money.

3.45 I am going for a big priced outsider in Vocational, twice a winner over the minimum trip last season.

Chester selections

3.25 Tidal Way

4.00 Pintura

Curragh

3.15 Takar