Only three winners yesterday but I’m happy with that (the 3yo handicaps are always tricky)
Race 1
Really like the top two Fairy Godmother and Mountain Breeze although there could be any number of serious horses lurking. Might chance an ew on Hot Darling at a decent price and as ever it’s what looks good in the paddock/at start.
Race 2
I’m leaning towards Jasour over Inisherin here with a couple at decent ew prices in Kind of Blue (proper sprinters pedigree...family of The Tin Man etc.) and Pocklington who’s also well bred for this job.
Race 3
Kevin Blake trying to put me off Opera Singer who I like a lot but I’ll probably still go with her and the Guineas form, watching it Elmalka still impresses.
Race 4
I’m going for Safecracker...J Murtagh loves a winner here and this is owned by Godolphin which must be a big clue? Others are Bague d’Or (taken out earlier in week?) and Shadow Dance (gelded) while I’m very interested in Kolossal who has good German form. OK she’s top weight but she’s six so should be strong enough.
Race 5
Indelible is my first choice in a notoriously difficult 3yo fillies hcp. Everlasting in first time visor, Nocturnal and I may have to play Spencer’s mount, Arisaig
Race 6
The Ascot Derby. I like Diego but actually think Agendas run behind the late lamented Hidden Lake was good. Macduff didn’t handle Epsom and is a big horse. Hopefully he won’t have got jarred up and it will be interesting to see Voyage back with a rider.
Race 7
Another 3yo pin sticking job! Mukaafah, Jubilee Walk and Dorney Lake are on my list
Have another great day, guys!
