Flat Racing - 10th of May

[robertob]

14.15 Chester: Contributer @ 15/8 Bet365 - 5pts win This lovely bred cold - by a Derby winner and out of a G3 winning mare - looked smart on his seasonal reappearance. He trailed a small field in a slowly run race but came from last to first to win the race with authority eventually. He looks a strong colt with plenty of improvement in him and this tomorrow is surly not the toughest Group 3 in the world. He has some more ambitious targets later the season and with his recent run under the belt he should strip fitter now so that this could be a stepping stone to more glory. I expect him hard to beat here. 20.15 Ascot: Rottingdean @ 12/1 Ladbrokes - 1pt win Rottingdean had a horror run at Notthingham lto, as he was first slowly into stride, lost a good deal of ground as a result, made this up again though, but was pulling very hard then. He improved gradually his position through the race, was then however simply locked on the inside rail. He just couldn't get out, even at the 2f marker he had to wait and suffer. When a bit of space opened up over 1f out it was all to late but he finished the race as good as possible. This was his first start this year, after winning a maiden last November at Kempton in good style staying on very well that day. I do feel his mark of 76 is pretty lenient and he could turn out to be a much better horse than this. He should be fit and well with the recent run under his belt and the usual strong pace in competitive handicaps like this here tomorrow should really suit as there is loads of stamina on his dam side. He's lightly raced as well, so further improvement can be expected.

[bowles10]

Re: Flat Racing - 10th of May 1.45 Chester Gandalak seems to tick every single box, low drawn, goes on the ground, improving horse, trainer/jockey in form, distance ok. Only around the 3/1 mark but could be a good start to the day and will try to make all. 2.15 Dee stakes Aidan O'brien has won this 3 times in 8 years and in 2 of those years didnt have a runner so 3 times in last 6 attempts at the race. His horse Magician is ridden again by Ryan Moore. Won on heavy in Ireland and eased last time when hampered. Should be better for the longer trip and O'brien doesnt bring rubbish here. Watch the market at this stage. Entered for the Derby whereas favourite Contrbutor is not. 2.45 Ormonde Stakes Again O'brien likes to win this also and last years winner Memphis Tennessee returns to attempt a follow up win. It looks like a match between Mount Athos and this one, Mount athos will be aimed at the Melbourne Cup and although the owner wants to win here also, the ground may have gone against it. 3.15 Chester Will the 10/1 be around for long for a horse drawn 2 who is likely to spring the stalls. Equitania has never won on turf and this is its best chance to date. Storm moon looks the danger and is well drawn. a nice yankee on those 4 i feel