Author: Joel Roberts

6f Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) (IRE Incentive Race) (Class 1) (2yo) BETTY CLOVER looks each-way value at 11/1 as her Ascot second to Simmering got a big boost when the winner won a French Group Two with ease. She had previously stayed on strongest to land a…

1m2½f (1m2f56y) Juddmonte International Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (Class 1) (3yo+) 1/5 1-3 Such was the impression CALANDAGAN made at Royal Ascot, his 15/2 quote against City Of Troy is worth taking. The drop in trip shouldn’t be an issue on pedigree even though the 12f at Ascot…

1m2f (1m1f197y) Qatar Nassau Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies & Mares) (British Champions Series) (Class 1) (3yo+) This is a high class renewal with plenty of exciting types. It probably represents Emily Upjohn’s best trip as she was outstayed over further last time out, but she has such an in and out profile that any…

6f Markel Richmond Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings) (IRE Incentive Race) (Class 1) (2yo) The Strikin Viking is short on account of his Curragh run where he pulled nicely clear of the third, Arizona Blaze, who was a place behind TROPICAL STORM over 5f at Ascot. That suggests he has a collateral…

1m4f (1m3f211y) Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (4yo+) Not the deepest renewal and Continuous might need this run to be at his best, so it’s opened up. I don’t think much of Desert Hero or Middle Earth and this race is crying out for something to prove a class above. That horse could…

7f Jersey Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (3yo) I’d expect River Tiber to improve past Haatem here, especially as the latter has a 3lb penalty. He’s a worthy favourite here but he does have to reverse form with TASK FORCE on their Middle Park run, even with the caveat that he wasn’t said…

6f Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (No Geldings) (Class 1) (3yo) A weakened field leaves the speedy Inisherin as favourite, and rightly so I think as he’s come closest to breaking the 11 second furlong barrier out of the market principles. However the fact is the horse that’s done it multiple…

1m4f (1m3f211y) King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings) (Class 1) (3yo) Stamina is a doubt for a few of these including Diego Velazquez who is well fancied but hasn’t really performed to the level he was expected to in his last three starts. I’m not sure this…

1m4f (1m3f211y) Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) (Class 1) (3yo) A Group One filly often comes from this race but to find one you have to be forgiving, or get behind the hype surrounding Diamond Rain. I was never totally convinced by Shamardal’s progeny at 12f in his pomp and…

1m2f (1m1f212y) Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (3yo) I’d be pretty keen on BELLUM JUSTUM bouncing back here as I like the angle of backing non stayers at 12f in this race. His stride patterns suggested he wouldn’t get home in the Derby and the fact he beat the speedy Inisherin as…