2.30 Beautiful Diamond was certainly impressive on debut and the stable seem keen on her chances , but the draw could be against her with the low numbers seemingly favoured on Day 1. Born To Rock was another impressive winner on debut and does have a slightly better draw 7 the booking of Buick catches the eye , but the form looks very ordinary with nothing in behind making any sort of impact next time out. Out Of The Stars did well to win on debut considering how slowly she started and the addition of cheekpieces does spell another of caution. Princess Chizara was the outsider of 4 on debut against an odds on chance with decent form. She fairly toyed with her rivals that day coming home in second gear & at the prices from a low draw is one I am interested in
3.05 Tamarama has been favourite for this race most of this week & it’s not hard to see why after Frankie made the trip to Kempton for that one ride 2 weeks ago , she won easily ; but the draw has not been kind. I think Crystal Caprice could be interesting back at a mile , but will need a go tow into this I am not sure she will get it her side of the track. Lady Eros looks to have the plum draw and with Murphy booked & the unexposed profile from a top yard , she must have plenty of ticks in the right boxes. Mukaddamah drops in grade and does have decent form over C&D when second on her second run , new headgear though does sound a note of caution after some ordinary runs of late
3.40 Jumbly was just to keen first time up at the Curragh 3 weeks ago & while that should have taken the fizz out of her she does need to learn to settle better to win at this level. Prosperous Voyage was slowly away at Epsom but still got the job done , I think she has the ability but she has her own mind & I would not fully trust her. The safest option looks to be Grande Dame who looked very unlucky in the Sun Chariot Stakes on Champions Day. She should have more to offer this year and a decent run could be on the cards
4.20 Luxembourg & Bay Bridge clashed at the Curragh last time out with the former coming out on top in a great battle and might well get the run of the race from the front. Adayar looks a bit of an enigma to me , he has the ability but the stop start runs sound a note of caution on his durability
5.00 A wide open Hunt Cup as it should be and the draw may provide the key factor. As I mentioned earlier the low draws looked to hold the edge on Day 1 and that is were I am going to focus for this race. Ghaly seems to be a bit of a late developer and certainly improved last year at 6. The last win looks strong form with multiple winners coming out of that race since. Chasing Aphrodite comes from a team that can get the job done and this 4 year old looks just the type to improve further having just had the 6 runs , the last of them a C&D win. Jimi Hendrix has the ability to play a hand , but it depends if he fancies it or not & Wanees goes for a yard that has won this twice in the last 4 years
5.35 Gregory has won both his only starts with ease and is a short priced favourite, but he is tackling another few furlongs this time out and that does pose a question mark. Peking Opera improved plenty of the step up to 1m5f last time out and there are no doubts about this colt hailing from a top yard. Saint George looks another with proven staying ability but this is a big step up from winning a handicap last time out
6.10 A very tricky last race puzzle. Barnwell Boy has been backed into favourite and while he demolished his rivals on debut I am not sure he is that far ahead of this field. Alabama from the top O’Brien yard has been a well backed short priced on both his runs , so must have been showing plenty at home despite getting stuffed on both occasions, headgear is on and if that focuses the mind he certainly has the speed. Mayo Neighs debut win might not catch the eye but it falls in form wise with Princess Chizara and a decent run at decent odds could be forthcoming
Advised Bets for Day 2
2.30 Princess Chizara 1/4 pt ew @ 28’1 firms offering 5 places
3.05 Lady Eros 1/2 pt ew @ 10’1 firms offering 5 places
3.40 Grande Dame 1/2 pt ew @ 7’1
1/4 pt ew Double Lady Eros (5 places) & Grande Dame
1/4 pt ew Patent with Bet365 5.00 Chasing Aphrodite 16’1 ( 6 places ) , 5.30 Peking Opera 7’1 ( 4 places ) , Mayo Neighs 33’1 ( 5 places )