Hi all,
It’s a Bank Holiday in Britain & Ireland so there is plenty of action for a Monday. The racing this side of the Irish Sea is moderate. However, there are two Group 3 and two Listed races on an eight-race card at the Curragh. I have couple of interest on the Curragh card and one at Windsor,
Windsor
3:26 – Given the form of the Charlie Hills stable you must respect the claims of handicap debutant Tanmawwy. The inform Majeski Man is very much in the mix despite a 5lb higher mark. Silent Flame had a profitable 2021 and will be sharper for her recent seasonal reappearance. Preference though is for the nicely handicapped Treacherous. The 8-year-old likely needed his Kempton seasonal return. Ok, the yard form isn’t very encouraging but he’s 2lb lower than when beaten a short head over C&D last August in a better race than this.
1pt win – Treacherous – 10/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
Curragh
2:20 – Coolmore Arizona Irish EBF Tetrarch Stakes (Listed Race) – 1m
Dr Zemph a high-class juvenile made a winning return in the 2,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown last month. That success came over 7f and he must prove he’s as effective over a mile. Buckaroo was beaten just a short head on his seasonal return in a Group 3 at Leopardstown. No stamina concerns for him though as he seemed to stay 1m 2f well enough last time. Interesting to see him dropped back to a mile for this race. Wexford Native lacks the experience of the two at the head of the betting. However, there was plenty to like about his win in a Navan maiden on his racecourse debut 34-days ago. He did well to overcome a wide draw and his inexperience to win last time. He’s got an Irish 2,000 Guineas entry and he should be capable of a lot better.
1pt win – Wexford Native – 4/1 @ Bet365
5:15 – Midnight Fire won a C&D maiden as a 3-year-old and won a Leopardstown handicap (7f) last April off 2lb higher. There was plenty to like about his seasonal return in the same of race he won last year when a 3-length 3rd of 17. The first time cheekpieces are applied today and if the headgear has the desired effect he won’t be far away.
1pt win – Midnight Fire – 9/2 @ Bet365
I’m not sure if there will be any selections on Tuesday but I will be back on Wednesday for the start of three days racing at Chester’s May Meeting.
Cheers
John