BBOTD 21st June

[chris34]

3.35 Ayr Beaumonts Party showed nothing on return to action last time out having won fresh last year so has to go down as disappointing, remains 8lb above last winning mark aswell. Strictly Silver is kept busy and has dropped to a dangerous mark now 9lb below last winning mark. Didn’t shape as an obvious next time out winner but clearly getting closer and is one to watch. Muharrer won last time out on reappearance beating the inform Memory Cloth, still not fully exposed and could have more to offer but a 7lb rise looks harsh enough. San Cassiano won over CD in soft conditions and has gone up 4lb for that which leaves him needing a career best off 85, unlike to get a soft lead but yard are going very well. Argaki was only 1/2length behind Sir Guy Porteous at Hamilton 3 days ago, that was a really good effort and a repeat of that would see him go very close. This may just come soon enough he had a hard race that day. One Pekan might be worth one more chance, it is interesting top yard preserve with him and make the journey up north. He had no chance with the impressive winner last time out at Yarmouth when he was hampered and that winner has gone on to win twice more since today off a 13lb higher mark. He pulled comfortably clear of the remainder runs off same mark and no problem with this extended trip. 1pt win One Pekan 4/1 PP

[robertob]

BBOTD - Saturday 21st June 14.3 Ascot: Dick Whittington @ 5/2 William Hill I do really like this O'Brien horse as he impressed in two of his three career starts immensely and there is plenty of improvement to come from this lightly raced Rip Van Winkle son. On debut he was incredibly unlucky. He took a strong hold, yet travelled best of all in rear o the small field. He got short of room from 2 out, and was hampered when trying to squeeze through a gap 1 out, yet he finished strongly when finally in the clear. That day he finished a very close 2nd behind Capella Sansevero, who had the run of the race, and won subsequently a Listed race as well as finished strong 2nd in the Coventry Stakes earlier this week. He was a massive disappointment on his subsequent start at the Curragh when he finished only 2nd long odds-on. But he redeemed himself with a big performance at Naas last week when he appeared still to be green, he seemed to stumble around 2 out but made impressive headway and produced a lovely turn of foot to win easily in the end, despite hanging quite badly towards the rail in the closing stages. I believe this horse is more talented than Capella Sansevero and the step up to 7 should very much suit tomorrow. Only question is if he can handle the fast ground, as he never raced on quicker than good, but I don't see too many reasons why he shouldn't be as effective.