7f (7f6y) Champagne Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings) (Class 1) (2yo) I can’t help but think the market has got a bit carried away with Reach For The Moon on account of him being owned by the Queen. He’s priced like a near certainty but he’s up against a really tough and consistent…
1pt win Epona Plays @16/1, 13:40 Leopardstown, Saturday
1m Coolmore America “Justify” Matron Stakes (Group 1) (Fillies & Mares) (3yo+) This does look an open race if you can see past Guineas winner Mother Earth, who looks rock solid receiving weight. However, I want to be on EPONA PLAYS at 16/1 as 10f looked to have stretched her in the…
1pt win John The Baptist @20/1, 13:10 Leopardstown, Saturday
1m KPMG Champions Juvenile Stakes (Group 2) (2yo) This is a puzzling race but one thing that’s clear is Maritime Wings has the best form on account of two seconds to Point Lonsdale. There are a few tempters in here but I’ve gone with once-raced maiden winner JOHN THE BAPTIST at 20/1.…
1pt win Tarnawa @11/4, 14:45 Leopardstown, Saturday
1m2f Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1) (3yo+) This looks a simple case of two top notchers at the wrong prices.TARNAWA is brilliant and has the better form, winning the Breeders’ Cup Turf and two Group Ones at Longchamp last year. She is a big player for the Arc and looked better than…
1pt win Potapova @11/1, 14:40 Sandown, Saturday
1m Betway Atalanta Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares) (Class 1) (3yo+) POTAPOVA was our selection in the Group One Coronation Stakes but didn’t run her race. It was heavy ground that day and she was up against some of Europe’s best milers so it’s not hard to forgive the run and blame…
1pt win El Drama @15/2, 13:50 York, Saturday
1m1f (1m177y) Sky Bet And Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (3yo+) The favourite has a lofty rating because he bolted up at Royal Ascot, but the form of that race is not working out and he’s up against horses hardened by Group One races here. This looks an excellent opportunity for…
1pt win Primo Bacio @100/30, 15:00 York, Saturday
7f Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (3yo+) This looks an excellent opportunity for PRIMO BACIO to confirm the promise of her course win earlier this year, where she had Falmouth winner Snow Lantern beaten – and we know how hot that form is. The drop to 7f is…
0.5pts each-way American Star @40/1, 15:00 York, Friday
6f Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2) (Colts & Geldings) (Class 1) (2yo) I hate backing anything with penalties in this type of race as it’s a big disadvantage – no winner has carried one in the last 10 renewals – so I’m happy to take on the talented Lusail and…
1pt win Hello You @8/1, 1pt win Nazanin @28/1, 13:50 York, Thursday
6f Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) (Class 1) (2yo) The favourite, Sandrine, carries a penalty for her Newmarket win and that makes this way more competitive. HELLO YOU has placed behind her the last twice and is far from the finished article as she pulls quite hard. She’s wearing a hood…
1pt win Chindit @33/1, 14:50 Deauville, Sunday
1m Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard Jacques le Marois (Group 1) (3yo+ No Geldings) (Straight) (Turf) (3yo+) Palace Pier will take all the beating here if at his best, but he’s yet to meet the three-year-olds this season and that gives him something to prove as the older milers don’t look up…