Racing Chat - Friday 23rd September

[The Brigadier]

Haydock 1.30

A eight runner class 2 5F nursery kicks today’s terrestrial racing off. Four of the eight participants are making their handicap debuts with the most interesting the top weight Al Dasim who’s joined George Boughey since he last ran. The one I feel they all have to beat is the Tom Clover trained Rogue Spirit who should appreciate dropping down to the minimum trip having showed up well in a decent nursery over 6F last time out. 7lb apprentice Connor Planas retains the ride and he should be thereabouts.

 

ROGUE SPIRIT 1 point win @ 7/2 bet365

 

Newmarket 1.50

Eleven fillies and mares go to post for the listed Rosemary Stakes run over a mile. The race features two improving three year olds who are stepping out of handicap company and the race revolves around that pair. Harry and Roger Charlton saddle Whitebeam who’s chasing a four timer and should be thereabouts although my personal preference is for the Sir Michael Stoute filly Crystal Caprice who is also chasing a four timer under Ryan Moore and can take this in her stride.

 

CRYSTAL CAPRICE 2 points win @ 5/2 Coral

 

Haydock 2.05

A fourteen runner class 3 one mile handicap is up next. It has a very open look about it and stakes should be kept to a minimum. Making their handicap debuts are Moon Watch from the John and Thady Gosden stable and Vintage Choice from William Haggas’s yard. Delorean from Ralph Beckett’s won a handicap over course and distance last time and is also interesting All three are of interest and it will be interesting to see how they go in the market. I’ll take a chance each way with the latter.

 

DELOREAN 1 point each way @ 5/1 1/5th 1234

 

Newmarket 2.25

The Group 3 Dubai Stakes run over a mile and a half for fillies and mares may be fought out by William Haggas’s Sea Silk Road and Charlie Appleby’s Eternal Pearl. Preference is for the latter to turn the tables on his rival having been beaten half a length by her and 3lb worse off today. She’s improved since winning three times and with the Appleby operation in such excellent form can take this under William Buick.

 

ETERNAL PEARL 2 points win @ 5/2 bet365

 

Haydock 2.40

An open looking three year old only 1m 6F handicap which can go to the Hughie Morrison trained Speycaster who was a fancy of mine here in a Sinai or race when well backed but was pulled out due to the fast ground. Conditions are likely to suit better and he looks a good each way bet here.

 

SPEYCASTER 1 1/2 points each way @ 9/2 William Hill 1/5th 123

 

Newmarket 3.00

Fourteen go to post for the 7F Group2 Rockfel Stakes for two year old fillies. John and Thady Gosden’s Commissioning heads the market having looked a smart sort when bolting up on her debut here at the July course back in July. The form of that contest looks a bit mixed although the 5th and 9th have both won since. There’s a lot to like about her except the price and for that reason alone I’ll take her on. Irish challenger Olivia Maralda brings the best form to the table with her second to Mediate last time out and she looks great each way value for the in form Michael O’Callaghan stable.

 

OLIVIA MARALDA 1 1/2 points each way @ 5/1 bet365 1/5th 1234

 

Newmarket 3.35

Seven go to post for the Group 2 Joel Stakes run over a mile. The highest rated in the field is the Archie Watson trained Tempus who’s chasing a four timer and looks the one to beat under Hollie Doyle. Sir Michael Stoute’s Potapova bounced back to form last time and has claims along with the two Charlie Hills runners Mutasaabeq and Pogo.

 

TEMPUS 1 point win @ 3/1 bet365

[kensland]

One of the stable I follow is Mr. Ralph Becketts, especially his 2yo's, having a punt on, Mr. Buster, 4.10. Newmarket @ 11/1....... Nr

120,000 euros yearling, 9th foal : half brother to five winners including the very smart performer Patki. (  1m - 2m RPR  121),  9 - 6f - 1m.4f:Saptapadi ( 1m- 4f : 113)  and  Moruadi (  1m.4f :  80) dam  unraced sister to 1m.2f - 1m- 4f Group 1 winner Islington: Very  nice  pedigree and stable continue to go well.

Good luck all. 

 

 

 

Edited September 23, 2022 by kensland