The jolly is Team Decision and he is on a four-timer here having been raised another 6lbs for his latest victory. He hasn’t necessarily looked like he has had bundles in-hand on official ratings, on either of his last two starts, and a wide-draw seals his fate as a horse to take on…
Author: Paul Davidson
0.75pts each-way Whiskey Sour @7/1, 0.75pts each-way Nakeeta @11/1, 15:40 York, Saturday
Stratum has been punted off the boards for the Ebor Handicap ever since he hosed up in the JLT Cup at Newbury last month. He looks like the type that could go in again off just an 8lbs higher mark, but there is no juice left in his price at…
0.75pts each-way Silent Echo @11/1, 0.75pts each-way Glenamoy Lad @14/1, 15:40 Goodwood, Saturday
There is a slight sense of deja vu in this year’s Stewards’ Cup with the same connections as 2016 winner Dancing Star entering the progressive filly, Foxtrot Lady. She has a very similar profile to her half-sister, albeit has arguably achieved more at the same stage of her career. Her credentials are…
1pt win Preening @6/1, 13:30 Sandown, Saturday
There is plenty of hype surrounding Roger Varian’s new German recruit in Narella. She did look hugely impressive when winning a Group 3 in Baden-Baden last season before bombing out in the Prix Marcel Boussac when last seen. Narella could be much better than this level, but has a few…
0.75pts each-way Growl @16/1, 0.75pts each-way Tis Marvellous @20/1, 17:00 Royal Ascot, Saturday
The Wokingham is possibly my favourite race of the season and this year the market looks slightly peculiar with the heavily-fancied Dreamfield as short as 11/4 in certain places. He may well be group-level, but the Wokingham requires some luck as well as ability to win it and with 28…
1.5pts win Magic Wand @9/2, 15:40 Royal Ascot, Thursday
There are several horses in the Ribblesdale Stakes that contested the Oaks at Epsom a few weeks ago. However, the going conditions are extremely different at Royal Ascot with a more conventional stiff track and rattling-fast conditions to contend with. I don’t necessarily see those two factors and a 3lb…
0.75pts each-way Tribute Act @12/1, 15:40 Royal Ascot, Wednesday
With Ballydoyle failing to land a blow on day one of the Royal Meeting, it would be tempting to write-off Aidan O’Brien’s runners. But as we all know class is permanent and he has plenty of opportunities to rectify the situation on day two. Rhododendron was one of his fancied…
1pt win Ultimate Avenue @5/1, 14:35 Newmarket, Saturday
In the shadows of the Epsom meeting and prior to Royal Ascot, the racing calendar can feel a little thinner in terms of quality. But there is still plenty of competitive action this afternoon to get stuck into at the Rowley Mile. Eastern Impact has not had a victory since…
1.5pts win Century Dream @7/2, 15:10 Saturday, Epsom
Arod won this race back in 2015 and looked to have been laid out for this for David Simcock before his withdrawal. The seven-year-old came back to form last time out in a Listed contest and would have fancied his chances, but the fact that he is a non-runner could…
1pt win Medburn Dream @5/1, 14:35 Epsom, Friday
We are not prepared to go against Cracksman in the Coronation Cup and Ajman King may have a lenient penalty for an impressive recent victory and could go in again for Roger Varian. So we turn our attention to the 14:35 Investec Mile Handicap which looks a little more open…