Author: Joel Roberts

5f  Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)  (Class 1) (2yo+) The favourite can be taken on at the prices, as her York form leaves a lot to be desired. I like the 2yo second favourite but you just can’t back a horse of that profile at around 3/1. Surely…

6f  Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) (IRE Incentive Race)  (Class 1) (2yo) This race revolves around Dramatised’s stamina for 6f, which is never guaranteed for 5f sprinters going up in trip. She’s a worthy favourite but I’m taking her on with KINTA at 10/1. Kinta was 2/2 on the all weather…

7f Tattersalls Acomb Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (2yo) A muddling race with no standout, though the level of form showed by Mill Stream is probably the best on offer and 3/1 is a fair price. The bet in the race is OVIEDO (10/1) who won very easily at Doncaster and travelled like…

1m4f (1m3f188y) Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings) (Class 1) (3yo) Godolphin’s favourite Secret State can be taken on here as he’s got no Group race experience and has graduated through the handicap ranks. That William Buick chooses him over the disappointing Walk Of Stars rules him out too. AIKHAL…

1m  Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3)  (Class 1) (3yo) The Group One form of BAYSIDE BOY stands out in this field and I’m a little surprised he isn’t favourite. His St James’ Palace run was visually okay but the bare form of being beaten 2l by Coroebus, in addition to his juvenile efforts,…

1m2f  (1m1f197y) Qatar Nassau Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Fillies & Mares)  (Class 1) (3yo+) All being well, Nashwa should win this race and there’s not a whole lot wrong with even money quotes as she looks the ‘proper’ Group One horse in the race. Dreamloper will go well but I fancy Johnny…

1m Qatar Sussex Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Class 1) (3yo+) Taking on Baaeed is fraught with danger but Goodwood is a sharp mile that often more closely resembles a 7f contest, and it’s turning nature can produce hard luck stories. He’s also not come up against the three-year-olds yet and it…

7f  Japan Racing Association Vintage Stakes (Group 2) (IRE Incentive Race)  (Class 1) (2yo) Holloway Boy winning at Royal Ascot on his first ever run can be read both ways, and I’m taking the glass half empty view at his short price. Goodwood is a tricky, sharper track than Ascot and stamina will…

6f  Platinum Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)  (Class 1) (4yo+) I can’t remember the last time I saw a 27 runner Group One so this is an excellent race. There’s international flavour with a couple of Aussies, an American and a Japanese horse making up a strong raiding party, but I’m…

7f  Chesham Stakes (Listed Race)  (Class 1) (2yo) The value here might be in betting without the favourite, Alfred Munnings, as it’s clear connections rate him very highly and he has the pedigree to back it up – but the price is too short. I’m going to do just that with Mark Johnston’s…