Hi all,
It would be great to keep the winner a day going today but it its Saturday and it looks a tricky one. I’m hoping the rain arrives at Ascot for my three selections from the Berkshire track.
Ascot
2:40 – Quickthorn – 100/30 @ Bet365 & Paddy Power – Finished runner-up in the Ebor Handicap and had earlier in the season won the Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap over 1m 4f on soft ground at the Royal meeting. The 4-year-old looked to have no chance when blowing the start at Salisbury last time but still managed to run out a 2-length winner of a conditions race. Might be better over further in this company but must have a good chance if the rain arrives.
3:15 – Glen Shiel – 7/2 @ Bet365 – Hasn’t been at his best on his last two starts in Group 1 company but the ground was to firm form him at Haydock last time. His best form on turf has come on soft ground. Won last season’s Champions Sprint over C&D (soft) and finished runner-up in the Group 1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes (soft) at Royal Ascot. Massive chance if the rain arrives.
4:25 – Pendleton – 11/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Hopefully the rain will arrive will arrive for the selection who won this corresponding race in 2019. The 5-year-old returned from a 19 months absence in the spring to finish 2nd here before going onto win at York in May. Hasn’t been seen to best advantage on three subsequent starts but the ground hasn’t been in his favour on the last two. He’s 2-2 on soft and 2-5 when running within 15-days of his last start.
Newmarket
4:05 – Jasmine Joy – 5/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Enjoyed the good gallop when successful on her handicap debut at Yarmouth 16-days ago. Has been raised 6lb for that success but she’s unexposed at around 1m 4f and is capable of more improvement.
Cheers
John