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Result:
1st Probe 12/1
2nd Supreme King 18/1
3rd The Turpinator 33/1
Parade ring updates:
Verdict: Koy Koy the pick, Intervention next best and Monsieur Fudge for the tricast
Thunder Blue – needs the run, will come on
Koy Koy – very fit, almost too much, he’s spot on for this
The Turpinator – fit and fine
Farasi Lane – tail twirling, might need another run for peak fitness
Paws For Thought – looks as if the run will bring him on plenty too
Boardman – just okay, not unfit after absence but will come on
Liamarty Dreams – just OK
Supreme Dreams – just OK
Billyb – a bit straighter than most if those that have been absent, he’s fine
Intervention – one of the better ones, fit and good coat
Monsieur Fudge – another that’s fit and well, positive for him
Pearl Eye – fit, bit quiet in the walk but not a huge negative
Spirit Genie – fine, little on toes
Video replay
Result:
1st Daiquiri Bay 11/4
2nd Mister Winston 15/2
3rd Criminal 11/1
Parade ring updates
Verdict: With Marnier just getting a bit keen I’ll take Sea Suite as the pick. Criminal could also be suited by this tight test and is worth a look at a price
Daiquiri Bay – first in, looks fit for reappearance, has had a bit of a look round but fine. Well-muscled up and has the look of stayer
Glazia – smaller, still filling out, needs a bit more time on looksSsea Suite – a really good-looking invidiual, good core to him, has substance, and is fit. Lot to like
Aphrodites Rock – fine but a little light at the back
Sea Suite – a really good-looking invidiual, good core to him, has substance, and is fit. Lot to like
Marnier – tall, well-built, leggy; fit and good coat, plenty to like about him, will stay this trip and more on looks. Now colty, second handler called for. Was fine until saddled up.
Mister Winston – another big unit, another future stayer on looks, one for the future
Criminal – has a bit of quality about him too, not the biggest but beautifully put together, another that’s a positive
Little Saver – fine some scope for better but others appeal more today
Betty Bassett – smaller and not as developed as a few, needs time
15.40 Love Federal Capital Handicap
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Result:
1st Hammer The Hammer 9/2
2nd Diligently 10/1
3rd Cyclonite 14/1
Parade ring updates:
Verdict: Looks open. Hard to find a fault with Bob Mali, has to be the pick here. Belgrave second best.
Belgrave – first in, and he looks to have come on plenty for his Newmarket run, very fit and well
The Flying Seagull – next, he’s fine but others make more appeal on looks
Bob Mali – red hood but fine and looks tuned to the minute here, bang fit and coat in excellent condition
Cyclonite – in next, perfectly fit and well but not really striding out as you’d like at the moment
Megaphone – fit and fine but others preferred overall
Cressida Wildes – perhaps lacks class of a few but she’s walking around with a purpose to her and looks very well in herself
Diligently – okay but unlike the earlier Clive Cox runner he will definitely come on for this
Force And Valour – another that looks very fit here, he’s a bit quiet at the moment but that’s a minor niggle.
Cabelleroso – good coat but needs the run after short break
Hammer The Hammer – clearly very fit, he had a little moment coming out of the pre-parade and is a little keen, but no concerns at present
End Of Story – another that’s ready for today, throwing head about but nicely keen
15.05 Boodles Chester Vase StakesWinning connections reaction:
Ryan Moore – “He came forward today and was suited by the mile-and-a-half. It’s the first time I’ve ridden him a race and he’s still learning a little about the job but is a relaxed horse who stays well and finds plenty off the bridle.”
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Result:
1st Lambourn 11/8 fav
2nd Lazy Griff 25/1
3rd Convergent 9/2
Parade ring updates
Verdict: Convergent is the pick on looks
Faire La Nouba – first in and on toes, she’s quite small and makes little appeal
Convergent – in next, rangy sort that’s fit over hind quarters, likeable and will keep moving forward
Lambourn – warm and two handlers, not unfit but again, like the previous O’Brien runner, will come on a touch
Furthur – good size, fit and good coat, no issues
Square D’alboni – a little keen and has had a shout but no faults fitness-wise
Pinhole – a big unit and may need this, good one to follow going forward
Thrice – likewise will just come on a bit for this, lacks a bit of size too
Lazy Griff – also in need of the run today
14.35 Weatherbys ePassport Cheshire OaksWinning connections reaction:
Ryan Moore: “I was very impressed with everything she’s done there. It was her first run of the year and he only had the two runs late on last year. She was drawn wide, showed good speed to get a position and relaxed.
“She did everything nice and smoothly, was a bit green at first and I probably got there a bit too early but she showed a very good attitude in the straight. She’s an uncomplicated filly with plenty of ability.”
Video replayResult
1st Minnie Hauk 13/8 fav
2nd Secret Of Love 7/1
Parade ring updates
Verdict: Going with Secret Of Love as the pick but a few of these look well. Minnie Hauk will definitely come on plenty for this today.
That’s Amore – OK, touch warm, others make more appeal
Caspi Star – A good type and plodding around like an old hand, fit
Modern Utopia – Very fit and always presents well, no issues
Minnie Hauk – In next and there’s no doubt she’s going to tighten up plenty for this. By no means fully fit here.
Queen Of Thieves – Pretty compact type, she’s fine but that lack of size telling against a few of these
Secret Of Love – She’s very fit for her reappearance. Rangy sort, red hood but well behaved.
Kate O’Riley – First in, good sized filly, looks a stayer, red hood and two handlers but good as gold, fit.
Winning trainer reaction:
Clive Cox: “He has so much speed. He got a length out of them at the stalls even though he was on the inside. We’re excited about him and he’s the sort of horse who hopefully will continue to progress. Rossa said coming in he’s the sort of horse we could be thinking about the Holyrood at Royal Ascot with.”
Video replayResult
1 – REDORANGE 11/10 favourite
2 – Ruby’s Profit 11/2
3 – Blinky 12/1
Parade ring updatesVERDICT
REDORANGE has to be the pick, GOLD STAR HERO and SERAPHIM ANGEL the other pair to make appeal.
RUBY’S PROFIT – settling better now.
KINETIC FORCE – a more compact sprint type, looks fine, no issues.
SERAPHIM ANGEL – very fit for this, nicely keen as well, makes appeal.
RUBY’S PROFIT – on her toes now, wasn’t earlier, two handlers but fit. Needs to settle.
MISSION COMMAND – Good sort and is pretty straight for his reappearance, looks well and good coat to boot.
Pre-parade updates
AL HUSSAR – first in and whilst not unfit, will clearly benefit from the run.
FUJI MOUNTAIN – looks okay, will still tighten up again for this.
REDORANGE – spot on here. Looks tuned to the minute for this, very fit and has clearly come on from Sandown run.
BLINKY – fit and well, coat maybe not so good as a couple, but that’s nitpicking. He’s fine
CONVO – he’s next in and looks in need of the run, Plenty to work on fitness-wise.
GOLD STAR HERO – looks really well for his reappearance run. Excellent coat, he’ll come on a touch but not that much and he makes plenty of appeal.
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Result
1 – ALI SHUFFLE 5/6 favourite
2 – Exclamation 14/1
3 – Italica 40/1
4 – Ardisia 8/1
Parade ring updates
VERDICT: No absolute standout here, like ITALICA as a project, but ARDISIA makes plenty of appeal for today.
EXCLAMATION – not settling that well, still whinnying.
ALI SHUFFLE – two handlers now, little on toes but still no concerns as yet. Handlers have a real tight hold.
SOCIAL EXCLUSION – Nice enough, still plenty of filly out to do, she’s okay.
Pre-parade updates
ITALICA – Getting on toes and trying to rear, very green.
EXCLAMATION – also whinnying now too.
ITALICA – some signs of greeness, having a growl.
EXCLAMATION – Lengthy, little nervy in red hood but no concerns at this stage. Definite scope for better once upped in trip.
ALI SHUFFLE – Very much one for now. Proper sprint 2yo, maybe lacks the scope of a few of these but this test looks ideal.
TAMATHER – Red hood on, is a little tense. Good size, well-muscled hind quarters already, likeable
ARDISIA – still displaying the odd bit of greenness, has stopped for a look round and a bit of a growl a couple of times.
All behaving fine so far though. Awaiting others to appear…
ARDUIS INVICTA – More compact type, she’s more for now than a few of these. Looks well.
ITALICA – Has a bit more size to him than the other pair seen so far and looks more a longer-term project. Nice sort, will keep progressing
MISS PIGGLE – Has come on a touch for Southwell win. Not as muscly as Ardisia but she’s nice enough.
ARDISIA – First in. Red hood but perfectly settled. Racey type, with some size, looks fit after the two runs.
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