DONCASTER
1:25- RAVENHOE. Speedily bred so five furlongs will be right up his street. Trainer can ready them first time up.
2:00- BALTIC KNIGHT. Ran a respectable race last time out, potentially coming back to form. Will only have a chance if Tullius isn't on his game today.
2:35- NAADIRR. With the likes of Aetna and Jack Dexter probably wanting softer ground, Marco Botti's sprinter may be the one to side with. Won a good listed race last time out. Astaire needs to find some of his two year-old form as he's been of the boil of late.
3:10- CERTIFICATE. With plenty of exposed types in this, it could pay to go for the horse who's seen a racecourse the fewest times. Will have to step up a bit on two runner-up efforts last year but he's likely to have improvement in him.
KING TORUS. Two pounds below his last winning mark. Same mark as when he ran on his debut for David O'Meara on ground that might have been too heavy for him. Chance.
3:45- GABRIAL'S KAKA. Only a pound above his last winning mark thanks to Jack Garrity's five pound claim. Ran good races since that success despite not winning. Good ground will be to his liking.
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| Gabrial's Kaka |
BRONZE ANGEL. Loves these big field and hard to see him not being involved in the finish.
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| Bronze Angel |
BARAWEEZ. Was a brilliant servant to me last year and it would be wrong of me not back him again. Ignoring his last run, he would definitely be one to keep an eye on.
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| Baraweez |
4:20- LEDBURY. Should come on for debut run at Wolverhampton, where he wasn't knocked around too much. Shaped as though a step up in trip would suit too.
MEYDAN
1:15- ALMOONQITH. Step up to one mile six furlongs worked the oracle last time out, winning decisively. Could be important that he has had a recent run too.
1:55- MAFTOOL. Step up in trip a slight worry but he's a classy, albeit quirky, individual. Don't see why Mubtaahij should be half the price.
3:05- RICH TAPESTRY. A fairly average G1 this. Should have a chance if leaving his no-show at the Breeders Cup last time out behind him.
3:40- CLADOCERA. Ran very well in last two Meydan starts and another big run should be expected for this stylish French filly.
EURO CHARLINE. Quite a step up considering she was running at Wolverhampton twelve months ago. Grade 1 winner in America, could run well at her price.
4:15- HARP STAR. Classy Japanese filly who was given a peculiar ride in the Arc. Ryan Moore should be able to unlock her true potential.
MAIN SEQUENCE. No longer referred to as "second in Camelot's Derby" after a streak of wins that culminated in the Breeders Cup turf. Meydan an unknown but he's definitely turned a corner and is worth his place in this.
5:00- LEA. Some smart form in America on dirt and could be good enough to beat countrymate California Chrome.
EPIPHANEIA. Dirt an unknown but his win Japan Cup suggested that he should be good enough to play a big role here. Gets on with Christophe Soumillon well.
BRITISH AW
2:20 Chelmsford- REGARDS. Good debut, unsuited by being taken a bit wide on next run.
2:55 Chelmsford- BURATINO. Bred by Exceed And Excel so should be speedy enough for this.
5:15 Chelmsford- MAVERICK WAVE. Ran a nice enough race in the Winter Derby Trial and has a big chance here if able to dictate the race by getting an early lead.
2:50 Kempton- NEW YEARS NIGHT. Revelation since being stepped up in trip, good chance against more exposed types.
LATIN CHARM. Won last two races and although this is a step up in class, he is worth his chance in this.
3:25 Kempton- BOOMERANG BOB. Ran a nice race behind the useful Pretend. Only upped a pound for that and is expected to come on for it.
PERFECT PASTURE. Ran well at Southwell last time out and is a smart handicapping sprinter on his day.
Have a great Saturday
Happy Punting!
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