Newmarket - Saturday 29th May

[Stevet1859]

3:20 Newmarket: Take Ten 2pts win 12/1 & Pastoral Player 1pt win 7/1 Both Bet365 A wide open handicap full of potential improvers, however a couple look to have a decent chance. Take Ten has run well here twice in sales races. He was a half length third to Oasis Dancer who won at Newmarket this year before running down the field in the Irish 2000 Guineas. Take Ten was also a head second to Society Rock who won a Listed race this April. Take Ten's form has a solid look and he can step up on his first run at Sandown over five furlongs. Pastoral Player is another with good course form. Last time out here, he was just touched off in second when drawn on the far side when the stands side seemed the place to be. Given the circumstances that was a very creditable effort and he looks sure to go well again. Pastoral Player's sire Pastoral Pursuits won the July Cup on the neighbouring course, hopefully there is something in the genes about Newmarket.

[Monterosso]

Re: Newmarket - Saturday 29th May 2:15 Newmarket - Green Moon - 5pts @ 3/1 Won well last time out in a good handicap race beating a horse I really like who is Monterosso (;)). Won by 4 lengths too which was very impressive. Takes a big step up in class but I feel he has alot more to come and this could be very winnable. Would have weight in hand if this was a handicap but has to cope with running off the same weight as his main challanger, Alrasm who is around 12lbs ahead of him in the handicap ratings. I dont think that's an insurmountable task and he has a serious chance to progress here, Spencer takes the ride and that's ideal for a horse who will hopefully try to make all again like he did last time. It's the only situation when I enjoy seeing Spencer on my choice! A winner would be nice. :cheers