Hi all,
A tough day on Thursday. A couple of seconds is the best we could manage although I thought Monarch Of Egypt would win when he edged ahead inside the final furlong. It can be fine margins between profit and loss in this game.
All three of today’s selections go at the Royal Meeting.
Royal Ascot
1:15 – Art Power – 2/1 @ Bet365 – One of the few Tim Easterby runners to win first time up since racing resumed when winning over 6f at Newcastle 18-days ago. The drop back to minium trip shouldn’t bother the speedy 3-year-old who proved his effectiveness on soft when winning at York last season. Plenty to like about his chance here despite the form of the yard.
2:25 – Lipizzaner – 3/1 @ Bet365 – Built on the promise of his March racecourse debut when once again occupying the runner-up spot at Naas over 6f. The son of Uncle Mo showed plenty of speed at that day so the drop back to the minimum trip shouldn’t be a problem. Trainer Aidan O’Brien has won this race twice since 2015.
3:35 – Pierre Lapin –9/2 @ Paddy Power – The three-year-old was unbeaten on both his juvenile starts, including a descisive success Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury. Looks an ideal type for the race and seems best after a lay off. Big chance of making three from three, although soft ground is an unknown for the colt.
Cheers
John