Back again to have a look everywhere else on Saturday. While start with the rest of Newmarket where I can't wait for the 2.30 Jockey Club Stakes, which has the makings of a classic. I think Meandre may be a bit short so will be watching with no definitive view. But a great one to watch. Another race to watch for later big races is the 4.55, Newmarket Stakes. I would have loved to see Swedish Sailor, but he misses another engagement, but still an intriguing race, with Frankel's brother Noble Mission the likely favourite. Michelangelo is a fascinating newcomer, a $550,000 purchase and related to a lot of very high profile names. Why go for Listed company on his debut, but John Gosden is so shrewd and will know what he wants to see.
The best bet for me at Newmarket after Abtaal is Eton Rifles in the Palace House (3.45) each way. He is still lightly raced for a seven year old, and changed hands for big money to Stuart Williams before winning at Fontainebleu last time. He has a good draw and is progressing well, so each way must go well.
At Goodwood, Vita Nova (2.15) is the star attraction, and I can't see her losing here. Unbeaten with Ian Mongan on and on seasonal debut and likes a bit of juice in the ground. Also, on the downs, I like the look of Raasekha in the Listed race (4.05), despite Neutrafa's presence. She ran well last time in is well regarded, and in this potentially weak race, with Esentepe near the head of the market, I would take her or Neutrafa each way, as they will prefer the ground as it is now.
A big day and a big crowd expected at Thirsk for one of their biggest days of the year, and I like a couple here too. Mon Brav in the 3.20 contest looks good value at 12/1. He is much better at this time of year, and with a good draw on a track he's won at twice, should be thereabouts. Also, the big race is the Thirsk Hunt Cup at 4.30, with the very warm order being Farrh for Godolphin. He is way too short and I'll go for Space War each way. He was 3rd in the race last year, when I was there and on him at 33's that day, he is 5lbs lower this year and should run well again.
Then to Uttoxeter, my local, for a decent 7 race card. I like Royaume Bleu quite strongly in the 5.20. This race is weak and I want to take on Bennys Mist, and this 7 year old seems the horse to do it with. He has always run well at the track and recieves nearly 2 stone from the favourite, and is a sure fire each way bet and a small win play too. Also, have a look at Out Of Nothing in the opener at 2.20. He caught most peoples eye at Chepstow, with the jockey getting a 10 day ban for not trying to get the best possible placing, and with Robert Thornton aboard, who's 1-2 for the yard in the last 5 seasons, could be very interesting.
The evening's fare is shared between Doncaster on the Flat and Hexham over the sticks. We'll start on Town Moor at Doncaster. I like the chances of Luca Cumani improving an already brilliant record at the track with his only runner, Out Do in the 6.55. He showed good form at 2 and pedigree suggest he'll be better at 3. He'll be hard to beat. I've followed Farlow for quite a while and think he will improve a lot this year. He runs in the 7.25 and at 14/1 is a massive price after a troubled tune-up run at Kempton last time.
Up in Northumberland, the most testing conditions anywhere this evening kick off at 5.40 for a seven race card. I like Hoar Frost in the opening selling hurdle. The yard have hit a purple patch and ran well when he last ran at Hexham, and looks great each way if it stays to the 8 runners. Finally, to the last British race of the day, the 8.40, I like The Wicked Kipper. Martin Keighley has sent 3 runners up there tonight and this must be the lead of them, with a respectable run in a Listed Bumper last time behind one of the Aintree Festival bumper winners. Must go well.
Good Luck with whatever you do today
Will
ADVISED: Eton Rifles 1pt E/W 3.45 NewM
Vita Nova 5pts WIN 2.15 GWood
Mon Brav 2pts E/W 3.20 Thirsk
Space War 1pt E/W 4.30 Thirsk
Royaume Bleu 2pts WIN 5.20 Uttox
Out Do 3pts WIN 6.55 Donny
Farlow 2pts E/W 7.25 Donny
Hoar Frost 2pts E/W 5.40 Hex
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