Hi all,
Friday didn’t go as planned. With only one of the three selections running as expected. Today’s selections are from.
Ascot
3:05 – My Frankel – 4/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – I think the selection could be the proverbial Group horse in a handicap. Just the one start as juvenile behind Palace Pier and returned to action this season when beating recent Salisbury winner Nasraawy in a Leicester maiden. Improved for the step to 1m 4f when winning a Kempton novice under a penalty. It was a strong race at Kempton and has been given top weight for his handicap debut but he can win this before going onto better things.
Haydock
3:25 – Hello Youmzain – 7/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes – Won this 12 months ago on soft ground and looks to have solid claims of back to back wins now the ground has come in his favour. Winner of the Group 1 Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot on his seasonal return. Just got outstayed by Space Blues in the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest over 6 ½ f last time and looks set for a big run.
4:35 – Imperial Command – 7/2 @ Bet365 & Paddy Power – Improved to win a soft ground C&D handicap two starts back. The drop back to 7f and a modest early gallop didn’t help the 3-year-old at Goodwood 8-days ago. Just 4lb higher than his C&D win he should give us a good run for our money.
Cheers
John