Saturday 20th May

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Don't know how Midterm can possibly be favourite in the 1.50 at Newbury, horrendous price

Fancy My Dream Boat fairly strongly in this, 11/2 looks more than fair

Ben Gadot

Yankee:

Hawkbill
Ribchester
Kit Marlowe
Edward Louis

Copper_pipe

There’s lot’s of top class flat racing today, the feature race of the day is the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. The race is due off at 3:30 and there is a field of nine runners. This is yet another rematch between Guineas winner Galileo Gold and Jersey Stakes winner Ribchester. The battle between them is tied at 2-2. Ribchester did look the better horse though by the end of the season. Galileo Gold was strong early but was a disappointment at the backend of the season. They both have the beating of Lightning Spear. Somehow may be the main threat to them today. This horse placed in last years Oaks and has won its last two races this season. I’m not so sure he’ll be as good over this shorter trip though. Ribchester and Galileo Gold are out and out milers. Ribchester will have the fitness advantage over Galileo Gold today. He ran a great race on reappearance when 3rd in Meydan. That run and the sun on his back should have brought out more improvement. Galileo Gold will put up a fight but I think RIBCHESTER ★★★★ is the one to be with today.

The 1:50 may only have 6 runners but it’s a top class race. Midterm was the ante post favourite for last years Derby but had to miss the race due to injury. He wasn’t the same in his two runs last season when he returned from the layoff. He disappointed on debut last month too. He may just have needed that run. He has a lot to prove today and I don’t think he’s a viable betting option today. Last years Eclipse winner Hawkbill and the King Edward Stakes winner Across the Stars look to be more viable options. Hawkbill was a major disappointment in his runs after the Eclipse last season. Maybe the best time to catch him is early in the season. Across the Stars got better and better last season after his midfield finish in the Derby. He ended the season with a gallant 3rd in the Great Voltigeur I think he could have more improvement than most of these and has the assistance of Frankie Dettori in the saddle. My Dream Boat would be a danger if staying this trip but for me ACROSS THE STARS ★★★ looks the safest option. .

The 5:10 at Newbury is hotly contested handicap. The 2nd (Sinfonietta) and 3rd (Candelisa) from the Lincoln handicap are among the 17 runner field. Candelisa finished the best of the pair that day and was unlucky not to have won. Should this horse be given a more prominent ride today I think he’ll go very close in this. Withernsea and El Hayem both have solid chances. Withernsea hasn’t shown his true ability lately but has come down the weights and is beginning to look attractively handicapped. El Hayem has run with credit in both of his starts this season and it won’t be long before he wins a race like this. The ground should prove to be a factor today and it will be fairly cut up by the time they get round to this race. CANDELISA ★★★ (E.W) will relish the conditions and is on an upward curve. It’s trainer is in great form too and this one has a great chance today. El Hayem and Withernsea are the dangers.

The 2:45 at Thirsk is yet another hotly contested handicap. Both Fieldsman and Torrid look to have good claims in this but the one I like the most is MULLIGATAWNY ★★ (E.W). This ex Jessica Harrington trained horse has run well in both of his runs for his new yard this season. He was a big eye catcher last week when 4th at Chester. He didn’t get the clearest of runs and finished strongly. I don’t think that course will have suited and will be much more at home at this track. The long straight will help him greatly. I think he’s still well handicapped and the best is yet to come for him. The yard is in good form and I think this horse will go close to winning today.

Peintre Celebre

Candelisa did not run in the Lincoln. I backed Mutarakez in that

BQQ

Peintre Celebre wrote: »

Candelisa did not run in the Lincoln. I backed Mutarakez in that

Yeah, it was the Spring Mile it was 3rd in last time out

PM me nudes

PM me nudes wrote: »

Don't know how Midterm can possibly be favourite in the 1.50 at Newbury, horrendous price

Fancy My Dream Boat fairly strongly in this, 11/2 looks more than fair

Raced very lazily to nab a never nearer second

sting60

Dubai Classic 14/1-25/1 Thirsk 1.40.This to me was an eye catcher of eye catchers and should be put in all trackers.Remarkable Lady 16/1 Navan 5.45.Big drop in trip but is well treated and has run well in headgear in the past.Lightning Spear looks very overpriced at 5/1 Newbury 3.30.

Harry Angstrom

Galileo Gold weak as water for the Lockinge. Market screams Ribchester.

longshotvalue

40/1 ew about Breton rock seems too big in the place part .

BumperD

Fancy somehow here for an upset

Harry Angstrom

BumperD wrote: »

Fancy somehow here for an upset

Wouldn't be much of an upset now, she's 100/30. Still fancy Ribchester to have more pace than her. They must think she's as good as Minding at Ballydoyle.

Ben Gadot

BumperD wrote: »

Fancy somehow here for an upset

Sounds about right. Would just be my luck for not doing Hawkbill who I really fancied in a single. Edward Louis never ran a race.

Harry Angstrom

G'wan ya good thing!

robbiezero

aidankkk wrote: »

40/1 ew about Breton rock seems too big in the place part .

Lovely.

BumperD

7 runners so only 2 places. Breton 3rd.

longshotvalue

robbiezero wrote: »

Lovely.

Grand 10/1 place. Raging I was too busy this morning to put it up :-( on my own tread

longshotvalue

BumperD wrote: »

7 runners so only 2 places. Breton 3rd.

I thought there was 8?.

Just got paid there was 8 :-) phew

BumperD

Ha my bad there were 8 phew !

I thought there were 8 with one out but it was 9

BorneTobyWilde

I Like
Honor Oak in 5.45
7-1
On a nice weight here. Just failed last time out , its first run of this year. I think it can go close here
2pts win for me.

idnkph

sting60 wrote:

Dubai Classic 14/1-25/1 Thirsk 1.40.This to me was an eye catcher of eye catchers and should be put in all trackers.Remarkable Lady 16/1 Navan 5.45.Big drop in trip but is well treated and has run well in headgear in the past.Lightning Spear looks very overpriced at 5/1 Newbury 3.30.

Nice one sting

Francie Barrett

No mention of Willie going off to France yesterday and smashing it up with Shanehill, a horse which was quietly followed on here.

Full disclosure, I was utterly asleep at the wheel on this