Hi all,
The terrible form continues but a winner or two will soon brighten the gloom. It’s a rare four selection day.
Newmarket
2:05 – Desert Dreamer – 13/2 @ Bet365 & Paddy Power – A winner on both sides on the other track in the spring. Was well fancied to complete the hat trick in the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot 10-days ago. Her chance was gone when she was slowly away from her low draw. Wasn’t given the hardest when her jockey realised her chance had gone. I think she better than that form and can show it here.
4:25 – Willyorwon’t He – 5/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Seems to have benefitted for a srping gelding operation winning at Kempton two starts back and maintained that progression when runner-up to an improver at Doncater (good to firm) three weeks ago. Up another 3lb but the 3-year-old is going the right way.
Curragh
3:45 – Lone Eagle – 15/2 @ Paddy Power & Betfair Sportsbook – Was a high class staying juvenile, winning the Group 3 Zetland Stakes at Newmarket on his final start of 2020. Fourth in the Classic Trial at Sandown on his seasonal reappearance. Looking that day like he needed a stronger stamina test. As expected, he improved for the step up to an extended 1m 3f when making all to win a Listed race at Goodwood last month. He handled the soft ground better than his rivals that day but he’s still a smart colt. Plenty to like about his attitude and Frankie Dettori comes over for the ride.
4:50 – Belle Image – 12/1 @ Coral – Put in a career best effort when a 1 ¼ length 4th of 14 in the Irish 1.000 Guineas over C&D last time. Different ground today but she did win here on good ground last season so underfoot condition should be fine. She might be a bit flattered by her Guineas form, the bookies seem to be taking that position, but I like her chance back in class.
Cheers
John