ROYAL ASCOT DAY 1
So Royal Ascot has arrived and the scene is set for a Week of wonderful Horse Racing with many of the worlds greatest racehorses on view.
However we are hear to win some cash and not let the bookies enjoy the week.
| 2:30 |
| NO. | FORM | HORSE | AGE | WGT | TRAINER RTF% | JOCKEY | OR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1-1111 | Able Friend44p  | 5 | 9-0 | John Moore | Joao Moreira | 127 | |||
| 22 | 590-40 | Cougar Mountain31p | 4 | 9-0 | A P O´Brien88 | Ryan Moore | 109 | |||
| 33 | 621-27 | Glory Awaits61b | 5 | 9-0 | Kevin Ryan38 | Silvestre De Sousa | 112 | |||
| 48 | 011-26 | Here Comes When31h | 5 | 9-0 | Andrew Balding68 | Jim Crowley | 116 | |||
| 55 | 2832-1 | Night Of Thunder31 | 4 | 9-0 | Richard Hannon66 | James Doyle | 121 | |||
| 64 | 11-111 | Solow23 | 5 | 9-0 | F Head | Maxime Guyon | 124 | |||
| 76 | 6233-2 | Toormore31 | 4 | 9-0 | Richard Hannon66 | Richard Hughes | 119 | |||
| 81 | 9144-3 | Esoterique46 | 5 | 8-11 | A Fabre | Pierre-Charles Boudot | 117 | |||
The opening is the Queen Anne Stakes and is between 4 Horses
Able Friend
Night of Thunder
Solow
Toormore
Richard Hannon has won this 3 times in 6 years and last years winner Toormore is more than capable and Interesting Hughes has taken the ride (i assume he had a choice)
I do Fancy Night of Thunder more for this one as he seems he may have come on again but there was a Neck in it last time they meet so the Hannon camp will be looking at plenty of serious prize money in the opener.
I will be honest Able Friend and Solow i know little about but they like winning, they have traveled here so they are not making the numbers up.
They are serious threats here and in Solow seems to be the biggest danger.
The Value seems to be with the home grown horses here and whilst i have preference for Night Of Thunder its marginal and may back both Hannon Horses
Night of Thunder 5/1
Toormore 8/1
First look at this race and its a nightmare to pick a winner however there are a lot who have not performed/proven at this level so unless there is a massive improver which is possible there actually is only a few with the scope to take this.
The one i really like is Buratino he did me proud at Epsom 2 weeks ago however a word of note winners at Epsom have not fared well here in the past however he is a quality horse, He did miss the start at Epsom but flew around the outside to win easily he has more to give and a real star in the making. A Major player at 8/1
Air Force Blue is a major player although not really proven at this level so but at 8/1 he could win this with the above average improvements, bear in mind he is an O Brien horse that needs respect
The one i would worry more about is the Fav for the race Round Two the Bolger Horse, i would not think the step up to 6F would cause any issues and he is well respected by the camp, he is only 2/1 in a race something may come out the woodwork at a price.
For me Buratino is the one for me at 8/1 he has the beating of all around him.
Its difficult to pick one out at a price
Oh My what a field and what a puzzle!!!
Again break it down and its all about is Sole Power (7/2) still good enough at 8 Yrs Old and see off his younger rivals but they are getting closer.
His comeback run was on ground he was not keen on so arrives at Ascot on good to firm so its set up for him really but can he keep the challengers away i would love him to do it.
Pearl Secret (16/1 way too big) has to be seriously considered although his Ascot record is not good at all on Good ground he has improved and a little more he could break his duck at Ascot.
Hot Streak (20/1) is interesting and take note Jamie Spencer takes the ride here his track record is better than most who have run here, comeback runs where not great but this will be what he is primed for.
Muthmir is another with a shout and could easily place at 9/2 is quite short.
Must mention Jack Dexter seems to have been around for some time and only 6 Yrs old the rumour is he prefers cut but has decent good going form he is not to be written off but always seems to be a bridesmaid however at 25/1 it could happen!!!
Others to look for Mecca's Angel (7/1) and Goldream at 25/1 is an interesting horse if its good to firm loves that ground.
Sole Power will be in a treble and double however Pearl Secret and Hot Streak have big shouts.
Jack Dexter and Goldream interest me too a very difficult race but great to watch.
O' Brien should just put the money in the bank its all about the Gleneagles and he really should be winning this.
Consort could possibly be a fly in the ointment but has to step up and big time
Which leaves Make Believe as another big danger however he has never been here and whilst thsi 3 year old is good but Gleneagles has had more success and can win this
Its Gleneagles for me
Well this is throw a dart time and hope it wins
This is not a race i would have much confidence in and Stayers are the name of the game here so National Hunt horses and trainers do well here but lets face it anything could win
Mullins has Digenta at the foot of the weights which has to be an advantage, Boite is also one to consider.
My only rule of thumb here is nothing too heavy so Ray Ward downwards, if you were to push me for a winner i will go Asbury Boss but with little confidence, its further than he has been but assume he does the distance
Not a Punting Race.
Able Friend
Night of Thunder
Solow
Toormore
Richard Hannon has won this 3 times in 6 years and last years winner Toormore is more than capable and Interesting Hughes has taken the ride (i assume he had a choice)
I do Fancy Night of Thunder more for this one as he seems he may have come on again but there was a Neck in it last time they meet so the Hannon camp will be looking at plenty of serious prize money in the opener.
I will be honest Able Friend and Solow i know little about but they like winning, they have traveled here so they are not making the numbers up.
They are serious threats here and in Solow seems to be the biggest danger.
The Value seems to be with the home grown horses here and whilst i have preference for Night Of Thunder its marginal and may back both Hannon Horses
Night of Thunder 5/1
Toormore 8/1
| 3:05 |
COVENTRY STAKES (GROUP 2) (CLASS 1) 18 runners 6f
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| NO. | FORM | HORSE | AGE | WGT | TRAINER RTF% | JOCKEY | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 71 | Age Of Empire17 | 2 | 9-1 | Richard Hannon66 | Richard Hughes | ||||
| 211 | 1 | Air Force Blue23 | 2 | 9-1 | A P O´Brien88 | Ryan Moore | ||||
| 313 | 4221 | Beaverbrook17 | 2 | 9-1 | Mark Johnston60 | James Doyle | ||||
| 418 | 23 | Black Beach24 | 2 | 9-1 | J F Levins33 | Gary Carroll | ||||
| 510 | 13121 | Buratino10 | 2 | 9-1 | Mark Johnston60 | William Buick | ||||
| 68 | 83 | Destroyer19 | 2 | 9-1 | William Muir54 | Martin Dwyer | ||||
| 74 | 31 | Eltezam19 | 2 | 9-1 | Richard Hannon66 | Frankie Dettori | ||||
| 83 | 21 | Finnegan31t | 2 | 9-1 | Wesley A Ward | Joel Rosario | ||||
| 96 | 11 | First Selection24 | 2 | 9-1 | Simon Crisford100 | Silvestre De Sousa | ||||
| 102 | 1 | Maccus22 | 2 | 9-1 | Brian Meehan43 | Jimmy Fortune | ||||
| 1115 | 3 | Ocean Eleven33 | 2 | 9-1 | John Ryan50 | Adam Kirby | ||||
| 1216 | 51 | Ode To Evening13 | 2 | 9-1 | Mark Johnston60 | James McDonald | ||||
| 139 | 1 | Qeyaadah32 | 2 | 9-1 | Ed Dunlop59 | Paul Hanagan | ||||
| 1412 | 11 | Round Two24 | 2 | 9-1 | J S Bolger69 | Kevin Manning | ||||
| 1517 | 52 | Sign Of The Kodiac13 | 2 | 9-1 | James Given50 | Tom Eaves | ||||
| 161 | 3 | Sir Roger Moore33 | 2 | 9-1 | Charles Hills47 | Andrea Atzeni | ||||
| 177 | 1 | War Department21 | 2 | 9-1 | William Haggas81 | Tom Queally | ||||
| 1814 | 21 | Young John40 | 2 | 9-1 | Richard Fahey65 | Tony Hamilton | ||||
First look at this race and its a nightmare to pick a winner however there are a lot who have not performed/proven at this level so unless there is a massive improver which is possible there actually is only a few with the scope to take this.
The one i really like is Buratino he did me proud at Epsom 2 weeks ago however a word of note winners at Epsom have not fared well here in the past however he is a quality horse, He did miss the start at Epsom but flew around the outside to win easily he has more to give and a real star in the making. A Major player at 8/1
Air Force Blue is a major player although not really proven at this level so but at 8/1 he could win this with the above average improvements, bear in mind he is an O Brien horse that needs respect
The one i would worry more about is the Fav for the race Round Two the Bolger Horse, i would not think the step up to 6F would cause any issues and he is well respected by the camp, he is only 2/1 in a race something may come out the woodwork at a price.
For me Buratino is the one for me at 8/1 he has the beating of all around him.
Its difficult to pick one out at a price
| 3:40 |
KING´S STAND STAKES (BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES & GLOBAL SPRINT CHALLENGE) (GROUP 1) (CLASS 1) 19 Runners 5f
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Oh My what a field and what a puzzle!!!
Again break it down and its all about is Sole Power (7/2) still good enough at 8 Yrs Old and see off his younger rivals but they are getting closer.
His comeback run was on ground he was not keen on so arrives at Ascot on good to firm so its set up for him really but can he keep the challengers away i would love him to do it.
Pearl Secret (16/1 way too big) has to be seriously considered although his Ascot record is not good at all on Good ground he has improved and a little more he could break his duck at Ascot.
Hot Streak (20/1) is interesting and take note Jamie Spencer takes the ride here his track record is better than most who have run here, comeback runs where not great but this will be what he is primed for.
Muthmir is another with a shout and could easily place at 9/2 is quite short.
Must mention Jack Dexter seems to have been around for some time and only 6 Yrs old the rumour is he prefers cut but has decent good going form he is not to be written off but always seems to be a bridesmaid however at 25/1 it could happen!!!
Others to look for Mecca's Angel (7/1) and Goldream at 25/1 is an interesting horse if its good to firm loves that ground.
Sole Power will be in a treble and double however Pearl Secret and Hot Streak have big shouts.
Jack Dexter and Goldream interest me too a very difficult race but great to watch.
| 4:20 |
ST JAMES´S PALACE STAKES (BRITISH CHAMPIONS SERIES) (GROUP 1) (ENTIRE COLTS)(CLASS 1) 6 runners 1m
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| NO. | FORM | HORSE | AGE | WGT | TRAINER RTF% | JOCKEY | OR | TS | RPR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 21216- | Aktabantay254b | 3 | 9-0 | Hugo Palmer75 | Andrea Atzeni | ||||
| 21 | 141-84 | Belardo24h | 3 | 9-0 | Roger Varian73 | James Doyle | ||||
| 36 | 1-1 | Consort19 | 3 | 9-0 | Sir Michael Stoute88 | Frankie Dettori | ||||
| 45 | 111d-11 | Gleneagles24 | 3 | 9-0 | A P O´Brien88 | Ryan Moore | ||||
| 53 | 411-2 | Latharnach31  | 3 | 9-0 | Charlie Appleby80 | William Buick | ||||
| 64 | 11-21 | Make Believe37 | 3 | 9-0 | A Fabre | Olivier Peslier | ||||
Consort could possibly be a fly in the ointment but has to step up and big time
Which leaves Make Believe as another big danger however he has never been here and whilst thsi 3 year old is good but Gleneagles has had more success and can win this
Its Gleneagles for me
| 5:00 |
ASCOT STAKES (HANDICAP) (CLASS 2) 20 runners 2m4f Good
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Well this is throw a dart time and hope it wins
This is not a race i would have much confidence in and Stayers are the name of the game here so National Hunt horses and trainers do well here but lets face it anything could win
Mullins has Digenta at the foot of the weights which has to be an advantage, Boite is also one to consider.
My only rule of thumb here is nothing too heavy so Ray Ward downwards, if you were to push me for a winner i will go Asbury Boss but with little confidence, its further than he has been but assume he does the distance
Not a Punting Race.
| 5:35 |
WINDSOR CASTLE STAKES (LISTED RACE) (CLASS 1) (2yo) runners 5f
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Another throw a Dart in the racecard !!!! Anything could win this not an easy puzzle for 2 yrs old
Washington DC will be popular and has done well but not set the world alight but may get lost in a race like this.
Ravenhoe seems to have slumped and i am not sure why with Johnston yard in great form so it would be no surprise if he won this
I do like at a push Lathom seems a big improver, Soapy Aitken has speed and would be interesting in this.
Apart from that I am struggling.
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