HAYDOCK
1:15
Witch Hunter (Sean Levey)
He ran another great race in the Hungerford last time and is in the form of his life. A mile is no problem to him, although it would be a concern if the ground turns up very soft. Everyone knows everything there is to know about him so we’ll just let him do the talking on the day!
3:35
Shouldvebeenaring (Sean Levey)
He was only beaten a neck in this race last year and has continued to run consistently all year. Seven furlongs probably stretched him at York last time, so the drop back will suit, and as long as the rain stays away, I can’t see any reason why he won’t go very close. He’s a tough as they come.
4:07
Linwood (Sean Levey)
He looked to make hard work of it at Ripon last time but a few things went against him and he’s still learning about the game. We’ve always liked him and I’m hopeful he’ll handle the step up in grade.
KEMPTON
2:00 Unibet Sirenia Stakes
Our Terms (Tom Greatrex)
He was slightly below par at York but maybe doesn’t quite stay seven furlongs, so the step down to six will suit, as he won over it at Ascot, and switches to the All Weather, which he’ll like.
Principality (Neil Callan)
He ran a solid race at Newbury last time, when a few of our horses weren’t quite right, but his work has been good, and he appears in great shape. This is a step back up in grade but he’s a smart colt.
3:15 Unibet London Middle Distance Final
Talis Evolvere (Sam Hitchcott)
He’s still very high in the Handicap and has to carry top weight here, which obviously won’t make things easy, and he’s not particularly well drawn in stall 10, so is very much up against it.
3:45
Cristo (Liam Keniry)
He’s shaped with promise on all three runs and steps into Nursery Company for the first time. I think a mile will suit him and he’s drawn well.
ASCOT
2:10
Houstonn (Pat Dobbs)
He’s quite a strong character, but when things go his way, he’s a very talented horse. The step up to a mile and a half shouldn’t be an issue, but he has been given absolutely no leniency whatsoever from the handicapper.
2:45
Angel Hunter (Pat Dobbs)
He’s got a penalty to carry, but that was a good race he won at York, and he’s a very likeable colt.
3:20
Voyage (Pat Dobbs)
I was very happy with his effort at Newbury last time, where he put up a decent show, and a race of this nature (for horses who’ve won just one race) will suit him. I think a stiff mile and a quarter is his optimum and he has a decent chance.
3:55
Tacarib Bay (Joe Leavy)
He ran very well at Goodwood last time but then got whacked up another 4lbs for the effort, and conceding weight all round makes his task very hard. That said, he is in good shape at home and handles pretty much any ground.
Bosh (Pat Dobbs)
He was a bit unlucky at Wolverhampton last time but has been in good form all season and a fast pace will suit. This is a competitive race and he’s very tough so has a great each way shout.
4:30
Ziggy’s Phoenix (Joe Leavy)
I was delighted with her win at Goodwood last time, where she was very impressive, and all of her best form is at this trip. We’re utilising Joe’s valuable claim and, in her current form, I wouldn’t rule her out.
5:05
The Big Board (Joe Leavy)
I thought she’d run a lot better than she did at Newbury last time and to be honest, I cannot explain why she ran so poorly. We’ve had her checked over and she’s absolutely fine and worked well on Wednesday. She does love Ascot, though, so could easily bounce back!
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