Hi all,
Whichever way you slice and dice it the service is going through a rough patch at present, the worst since before the Cheltenham Festival, and the losing run is a slight worry. However, I’m confident we’ll soon come out of it, as we have done in the past.
Yesterday the rain at Newbury was not to the liking of a couple of the selections. Today’s selections are from York and Newmarket.
York
3:15 – Juan Elcano – 15/2 @ Bet365 – It’s strange to see the Dante being run in July and after the Derby. The unbeaten Highest Ground is an odds-on favourite to follow up his recent impressive Haydock success. However, I’m going to take him on with the selection. A useful 2-year-old who’s suited by some ease in the ground. Ran a cracker to finish 5th in the 2000 Guineas but ran below that form when only 4th to Russian Emperor at Royal Ascot. Was a bit too keen that day and if he settles better should get 1m 2f. Maybe the Ascot run came to soon after the Guineas and if it did a short break should have freshened up the colt who’s better than he was able to show last time.
Newmarket
2:25 – Al Aasy – 5/2 @ Bet365 – Is very highly regarded and bounced back from an underwhelming seasonal return when running out an easy winner of a novice race on the other course 21-days ago. He seemed to appreciate the soft ground that day and any ease in the ground will be in his favour. This is a big step up in class for the colt but he remains an improving colt who can rate much higher.
4:10 – Alounak – 7/2 @ Bet365 – Is another who will appreciate softer under foot conditions. The 5-year-old was a useful middle-distance performer when trained in Germany and showed what he was capable of in this sort of company when 2nd of 9 in the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot. Capable of going close on suitable going.
Cheers
John