Hi all,
Tawaareq was first past the post at Doncaster yesterday but not surprisingly lost the race in the steward’s room but if you were on with a BOG bookie no damage done. Today’s selections are from Goodwood & Perth.
Goodwood
1:45 – Longlai – 4/1 @ Bet365 – Looked much improved by the gelding operation when winning at Beverley (good to firm) on his seasonal reappearance. The 3-year-old maintained that improvement of today’s mark when a 3 lengths 2nd of 6 to Crossford in handicap at Newmarket last time. Nicely drawn in stall 3 for a prominent racer and looks set to go well again.
3:30 – Lydford – 100/30 @ Sky Bet – The selection returned from a short break to finish a 3¾ lengths fourth of 19 to Flyin’ Solo at York (1m 4f). He looked in need of a greater test of stamina last time and the step up to 2m could unlock further improvement in the half brother to high class stayer Big Orange.
Perth
2:35 – Rock On Rocco – 11/4 @ Coral & Bet365 – Comes into this handicap chase seeking the hat trick under jockey Tom Scudamore. A winner at Ludlow two starts back before following up with a comfortable success at Worcester 16-days ago. He goes well on a sound surface and the 7-year-old looks to benefited from wind surgery. Has a 7lb rise to defy here but should go close for the inform Tom George yard.
Cheers
John