7f Goffs Vincent O’Brien National Stakes (Group 1) (2yo) This is an absolute corker of a race with so many horses holding strong claims. Lucky Vega looks really good and is the right favourite but he’s got serious opposition here. He was beaten by a 66/1 shot LAWS OF INDICES before emphatically…
Day: 12 September 2020
1pt win Shale @4/1, 15:40 Curragh, Sunday; 1pt win Shale @33/1, 1,000 Guineas
7f Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies) (Breeders’ Cup Challenge Race) (2yo) The market is very strong towards Simply Gorgeous being better than Donnacha O’Brien’s SHALE but I think they’re very closely matched. It’s 1-1 between them this season and Simply Gorgeous’s win last time was crucially on soft ground. Shale reminds…
1pt win English King @11/2, 14:55 Longchamp, Sunday
1m4f Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris (Group 1) (3yo Colts & Fillies) (Grande Course) (Turf) (3yo) An interesting race as shock Derby winner Serpentine makes his reappearance with so many doubting the value of his big win given the way he stole a massive advantage mid-race. Aidan O’Brien has his classic ‘he’s…
1pt each-way Valia @20/1, 15:35 Longchamp, Sunday
1m4f Qatar Prix Vermeille (Group 1) (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Grande Course) (Turf) (3yo+) The bet in this race is obvious. VALIA is a horse I’ve had a few quid on for the Arc at fancy prices after she bolted up in a Listed race back in July, and she got beat…