davidjohnson
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Doesn't seem to be an appropriate thread to discuss some of the winter Flat stuff, so thought I'd start one and see if there's much interest.
Thought the Wild Flower at Kempton on Wednesday is a belter, the sort of race you'd expect at HQ or Ascot on a Saturday afternoon rather than an evening meeting at Kempton.
Chemical Charge, Curbyyourenthusiasm and Star Storm all strong contenders, Chemical Charge back with Beckett and looking very much ready for the step up to 12f now. Star Storm is a G3 winner on turf and was probably a bit unlucky not to get the verdict in a similar race over C&D last time after losing out in a barging match with Western Hymn. Curbyourenthusiasm got back on track when winning at Chelsmford and did well there given how much ground he conceded in a steadily-run race. I'd expect him to have the toe to cope back in trip. Can certainly see why its a 9/2 the field race.
The one that made least appeal at single figs was Bess of Hardwick. Luca's horses remain chronically overbet in my opinion despite a pretty ordinary year and don't think the race she won at Lingfield was up to much. Be surprised if she doesn't find a few too good under her penalty. The one that interests me most os Lady of Camelot. Draw isn't ideal and she's unproven on poly, but I think she just about that the best form. I like the Newmarket run where she split G1 winner Journey and Australian G2 winner Beautiful Romance in September and she well at Doncaster on her most recent start, conceding first run and finishing best. The step back up to 12f will suit and she looks a little overpriced at 8/1 to me.
Thought the Wild Flower at Kempton on Wednesday is a belter, the sort of race you'd expect at HQ or Ascot on a Saturday afternoon rather than an evening meeting at Kempton.
Chemical Charge, Curbyyourenthusiasm and Star Storm all strong contenders, Chemical Charge back with Beckett and looking very much ready for the step up to 12f now. Star Storm is a G3 winner on turf and was probably a bit unlucky not to get the verdict in a similar race over C&D last time after losing out in a barging match with Western Hymn. Curbyourenthusiasm got back on track when winning at Chelsmford and did well there given how much ground he conceded in a steadily-run race. I'd expect him to have the toe to cope back in trip. Can certainly see why its a 9/2 the field race.
The one that made least appeal at single figs was Bess of Hardwick. Luca's horses remain chronically overbet in my opinion despite a pretty ordinary year and don't think the race she won at Lingfield was up to much. Be surprised if she doesn't find a few too good under her penalty. The one that interests me most os Lady of Camelot. Draw isn't ideal and she's unproven on poly, but I think she just about that the best form. I like the Newmarket run where she split G1 winner Journey and Australian G2 winner Beautiful Romance in September and she well at Doncaster on her most recent start, conceding first run and finishing best. The step back up to 12f will suit and she looks a little overpriced at 8/1 to me.