Hi all,
It’s been a quiet week on the selections front but with Goodwood and Galway on the horizon its best to keep the old powder dry for what is sure to be a busy week or so.
There’s plenty of racing around the UK & Ireland on Friday. Ascot & York provide the best of the action quality wise.
The forecast thunderstorms are on their way for the south on Saturday which could make things interesting for King George & Queen Elizabeth Day at Ascot. Thankfully looks like it will be dry on Friday.
I have two selections from Ascot, one from York and Cork.
Ascot
3:35 – John Guest Racing Handicap (Class 2) – 1m 4f
Alfred Boucher is on a losing run that goes back to August 2019 but you can’t fault his consistency. Has been in good form this season and finished a 1 ¼ length 2nd of 11 at Windsor 27-days ago. Looks worth a try at 1m 4f and should be in the mix.
1pt win – Alfred Boucher – 7/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
4:10 – Rotary Club Of Ascot Handicap (Class 2) – 5f
Double C&D winner Tis Marvellous out in a near career best when a 1 ¼ length 4th of 18 to Significantly here last time. Gets 4lb from that one today and can get even closer on quicker ground today.
2pts win – Tis Marvellous – 4/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
York
8:30 – Sky Bet Go-Racing-In-Yorkshire Summer Festival Handicap (Class 4) – 5 ½ f
David O’Meara saddles a couple of lively contenders in Noorban & Radrizzani. The latter put in a career best effort on turf when a ¾ length 2nd of 8 at Haydock last Saturday. Can race off the same mark this evening and a useful apprentice takes off a further 5lb. Noorban has been in good form since winning over 5f at Ayr in May, Stays 6f and this intermediate trip could be ideal for the filly who looks interesting in the first time cheekpieces. If the first-time headgear has the desired effect, I can see her going close here.
1pt win – Noorban – 11/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
Cork
6:45 – Doneraile Handicap (Premier Handicap) – 5f
Jungle Jane was back to her best when a 2-length 3rd of 17 at the Curragh two starts and the 5-year-old continued in fine form when a ½ length 2nd of 10 at Bellewstown 22-days ago. The mare put in a career best effort on RPR’s last time and although she’s been put up 3lb she remains on a competitive looking mark.
1pt win – Jungle Jane – 11/2 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
Cheers
John