Author: Paul Davidson

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…

1m6f (1m6f34y) Queen’s Vase (Group 2) (Class 1) (3yo) Aidan O’Brien has thrown four into the mix here and in reality any one of them could improve for the step up in distance to be good enough. Illinois is the standout pick with a second to Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly…

1m2f (1m1f212y) Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) I came down on two in this Listed contest, both had been well found in the market earlier in the week. But at the time of writing BOTANICAL had drifted to a decent price of 5/1 for this affair. He’s a…

1m (Str) Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Class 1) (4yo+) This doesn’t look like a high quality renewal of the Queen Anne Stakes, but it is set to be run at a ferocious pace with recent surprise Lockinge winner, Audience, and last years QE II winner Big…

5f King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Class 1) (3yo+) Big Evs was the champion juvenile sprinter last year capping off an incredible campaign with a Group 1 success in the Breeders Cup. He also hold a course and distance win in the Windsor Castle Stakes to…

1m½f (1m113y) Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By My Pension Expert) (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares) (Class 1) (3yo+) There are a few in here that have similarish looking claims and the field is fairly closely matched on official ratings. The favourite Running Lion was pulled out of the Oaks here…

1m4f (1m4f6y) Betfred Oaks (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Fillies) (Class 1) (3yo) I’m not sure it’s a vintage renewal of the Oaks at Epsom on Friday and historically the fillies from the O’Brien or Gosden yard have been a dominant force in the race for the best part of…