issue with spencer is he always wants to get up on the line to be the hero - given a good ride i think the horse had plenty and will be keen to see where it goes next of course it depends if that wolly is on it.
The RP Verdict from earlier today. I cannot believe Ben Hutton - whoever he is - has called it:
Verdict
There is an extremely strong representation of 3yos - with such runners having won the last four runnings - featuring dual Guineas winner Hermosa, French Oaks winner Channel, Pretty Polly winner Maqsad and French Group 2 winner Mehdaayih. While Hermosa's pedigree provides optimism regarding today's step up in trip, the John Gosden-trained Mehdaayih has star potential and is taken to be best of her age group today. However, a chance is taken on the 5yo Japanese challenger DEIRDRE. Soft ground may not have suited at Royal Ascot and the way she has tended to make her steady progress from the rear of the field, including in Group 1s in Dubai and Hong Kong this spring, suggests that the long straight at this course will play to her strengths. Rawdaa is another from the older brigade who can run well, but Mehdaayih is feared most.[Ben Hutton]
Comments
Much like Guildsman did in running, I had no luck with my picks on that one. Such is life
Given how much it has shortened, it looks like people are gambling on it
fair play to the japanese for sending her over - itv make me laugh they will all be watching its nearly midnight on a thursday night.
others ive gone for are;
goodwood
1.50 billesdon brook ew
2.25 turgenev - non runner
3.00 dark vision ew & vale of kent ew
4.40 baghdad
5.15 fox vardy
2.25 I Could Do Better
3.00 Mojito
2.25 - Art du val
3.00 - Baltic Baron e/w
3.35 - Houtzen e/w
4.10 - Teenar e/w
4.40 - Baghdad
5.15 - Sapa Inca e/w
Art Du Val (6/1) at the prices tickles my fancy in the 2.25, but really tricky race to call.
3.00 - absolute minefield. Beat Le Bon and Indeed are my two tentative ones against the field.
3.35 - Battaash/Big Brothers Pride forecast, probably.
4.10 - don't really care but Asmund (18/1) could be an each way smuggle.
4.40 - whatever. Mirage Dancer. No interest for me.
5.15 - as VG above, Sapa Inca e/w is an interesting runner. Asian Angel also appeals with Andrew Breslin and his claim back on board.