1.50 Nostrum is rightly the short priced favourite , he seemed to be undone by the sticky ground at Goodwood , but the form of his victory before that looks strong. El Drama is a very surprising 2nd favourite as quick ground is not what he wants & he has looked rather tricky at times. Jimi Hendrix who stepped up in grade last time out and that was a decent effort , so he should be involved. Nostrum should win but it’s not a price I am that excited about , so no bet
Goodwood 2.05 Elegant Madame struck me as one to follow after a taking debut win & I am surprised she is the outsider of the field this evening. Hard To Resist improved on the 2nd start and is capable of better once again , while Forever Blue also looks a very nice prospect after her win on debut. A tricky puzzle to solve and its a race I will watch for the future
2.25 The Haggas yard looks to have strong hand in this race , one they have had the winner of twice in the last 4 years , there is not a lot to split them for me. Middle Earth is open to improvement now stepping up in trip , but his yard have been very quiet at the meeting so far. True Legend looked an unlucky loser at Goodwood when getting trapped with no sort of run , but this looks a better race. One at a big price I like is Golden Move who as making good headway from the rear when hampered in the Shergar Cup at Ascot a fortnight ago; he has potential at this longer trip and he’s shown promise on good ground before. Advised Bet 1/2 pt ew @ 14’1 firms offering 4 places
Goodwood 2.40 Epictetus got back on track with a win over C&D last time out , but he does like soft ground so would want plenty of rain. Charyn ran a fine race against tough opposition last time out at this venue and this is a bit easier. Angel Bleu has the ability to play a part at biggish odds if getting out of the right side of bed. Not a contest I want to get involved with with plenty of guess work about all the runners for one reason or another
York 3.00 Isaac Shelby looks the pick of the 3 / 4 year olds and looks closely matched with likely favourite Kinross , this faster ground will likely suit the former better and could turn the tables. Sacred comes back up to 7f and that will show her in a better light & she looks to have a strong chance. A very tight knit race and the prices look about right , so a no bet race for me
3.35 I thought Real Dream might be one to be with for this after a taking win at Ascot last time out & the draw has been kind enough. Sweet William is the current favourite , but while the chance is there for all to see , the price is daft at around 7’2 for a race like this. Jackfinbar , Absurde ( given plenty to do at Royal Ascot ) & Yashin all come across from Ireland & the Irish have done well over the last few years of this. Adjuvant is better off in the weights with Sweet William & I can see him running well. Advised Bet Real Dream 3/4 pt ew @ 10 firms offering 6 places & Absurde 1/2 pt ew @ 8’1 firms offering 6 places
4.10 Summerghand looked unlucky to to win at Ripon , but the winner has done nothing for the form since. Aberama Gold is on a winning run and does travel well which is a good asset at this venue. I was with Mr Wagyu at Goodwood and he ran well enough on ground that would not have be ideal , he is another strong traveller. Mum’s Tipple was send of favourite for this last year but got no sort of run and was never involved , but the slow starts seem to indicate he is not that in love with the game at present. Gale Force Maya has a record over C&D reads an impressive 313113 with the latest third coming in a Group 3 last month; less good at Pontefract on Sunday but the demands of this race should suit and she’s one to take seriously. Advised Bet Gale Force Maya 1/2 pt ew @ 11’1 / 10’1 firms offering 5 places