GoodWood
1:50 Beringer – Ran a huge race at Sandown last time of a mark of 98, up 1lb here at 99. He was 2nd last year in a similar contest on softer ground (Good at time of Writing) he is on a winning mark and 8/1 Each way is a fair price.
2:25 Lope Y Fernandez – This really is a top race and probably the best renewal of the race in a long time. I think he will improve a lot from Ascot when he was 2nd to Pinatubo. Visinari, Mystery Power and platinum star all bring good form to the race. I think Aidan’s runner will take a step forward here and put his classic credentials on the line. 6/1
3:00 Pretty Baby – Shooting from the hip here but put a line through that run at Ascot. She’s 2-2 at 7f as well as winning over Course and Distance as a 3 year old at this meeting last year. I think she can win this and at the price the value of the race 14/1 Each Way
3:35 Wells Farrh Go – a ready winner on his return to racing at Newmarket and did it very well, when backed into Favourite. Up in trip could see further improvement. Stradivarius a worthy favourite and most likely winner as he’s the champion of this distance. I think Wells Farrh Go is overpriced and a excellent Each Way bet at 28/1
4:10 Cobra Eye – ran a really nice debut at Haydock in which could be a decent race all in all. Needs to break quicker but that will come with experience from the debut run. He came home very well and is the one to beat. 7/4
4:45 Muthmir – has always ran well at this meeting in the much better King George G2 Stakes. He’s on a handy enough mark to go and get his head in front. A great servant for connections, would be good to see him at 9 years old back in the winners enclosure. 6/1
5:15 Nkosikazi – Ran a huge race at Newmarket on the July Course where it was her first run for the yard, she got a 5lb rise for this 2nd in a photo but I think she could still be well in. 3L back to the 3rd that day and is an exciting prospect. 5/1
Galway
5:20 Fast Buck – Looked a proper prospect when hacking up at Listowel confirming his promise he showed against Fakir D’oudairies in January at cork. His form is solid overall and the price of 11/10 looks correct and he will be hard to beat.
5:55 Hero’s Welcome – drops dramatically in trip for Fences debut. He’s built and bred like a chaser so this was always going to be his calling. He’s a fair bit to find in ratings but I am sure there is plenty more to come over fences. He’s priced as if he’s a lot to find but I’m sure he won’t be far away 40/1 Each Way
6:25 Darkest – A Ballydoyle Runner that I think is overpriced. She ran in a nice maiden and looked green enough. She will come on loads for that run and is overpriced, Aidan does have the favourite in Petite Mustique but I don’t think there is too much between them so side with Darkness at 20/1 Each Way
7:05 Mudlahhim – for me he has the best form in the race when 2nd to Magna Grecia on debut as a 2 year old. Trainer form is a concern but I think this colt will improve for his seasonal reappearance. One I would be watching is Dubai is Great who has been off since 2017 when with Jim Bolger he was punted off the boards to go of 1/3F and maybe make his odds look silly. Mudlahhim is currently 11/2
7:40 Marshall Jennings – The in form Jessie Harrington draws me to this horse and the highly touted claimer Tom Madden taking 3lb of his back putting him on a winning mark for me, it’s super competitive but I think this horse has a super chance and has been running well and being competitive. 18/1 Each way
8:10 Dance Emperor – Ran a real nice race at Navan last time out and this is over a little shorter trip that will help. He’s got Ben Coen on claiming 5lb and has a nice draw where many of the other contenders at the top of the market are in the car park. It’s a terrible race and wouldn’t be getting involved too much at 9/1 Each Way
8:40 Beckwith Place – Went off favourite last time at Bellewstown when no luck in running at all. Ronan Whelan gets back in the saddle to renew the partnership that won well at Leopordstown 2 runs ago. Any return to that form he won’t be far away again. 5/1