Author: Paul Davidson

6f Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2) (IRE Incentive Race) (Colts & Geldings) (Class 1) (2yo) It’s a little hard to know what to make of the two-year-old sprint form so far this season, but despite the fact he has not won any of his last three starts,…

6f Coral Stewards’ Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) (3yo+) Dark Trooper ran a huge race in the Wokingham and has been popular for this ever since. He was raised 3lbs for that performance and does look like a horse with Group-class credentials. Purosangue is another that has mixed it at…

6f Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) (3yo+ 0-110) Ah, the Wokingham – an old favourite of mine. Don’t be shy on backing big odds, in the last 10 years, over half the runners have been priced at 18/1 or better. There is no denying that Dark Trooper is a…

6f Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Class 1) (4yo+) The British sprinting division is wide-open at the moment with no clear standout performer in open company. That was proven on Tuesday when Aussie radar Asfoora proved best over five furlongs. In fourth place in the…

6f Albany Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) (Class 1) (2yo) It’s hard not to have been impressed by MOUNTAIN BREEZE in her two starts for Charlie Appleby. She is closely related to Pinatubo who was a fantastic two-year-old sprinter and she can also step-up on her two starts to claim some…

1m (7f213y) (Rnd) Coronation Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Fillies) (Class 1) (3yo) The 1000 Guineas form is put to the test here and I think it’s useful form to follow. The one I like most is PORTA FORTUNA for Donnacha O’Brien. She continues to be grossly underestimated by…

5f Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (2yo) It’s quite hard to get away from the claims of Whistlejacket here, but the form of his two races in Ireland is so far inconclusive. He also has to show he can perform on this rapid surface. He might yet answer all…

1m4f (1m3f211y) King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) (3yo 0-105) The London Gold Cup form is well-represented here with no fewer than four runners coming out of the race. Persica has already franked the form, but may have shown too much to the handicapper and has to carry…

1m (Str) Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) (3yo+) The stiff mile at Ascot on fast ground requires a lot of stamina to win so finding horses that have won over 1m 1f or even 1m 2f has often been a solid strategy. There are plenty that fit that…

1m (Rnd) Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares) (Class 1) (4yo+) Rogue Millennium goes in search of back-to-back victories in the Duke of Cambridge. She is a solid option here and is normally strong at the finish of her races. However she isn’t always the most reliable…