Hi all,
Going through a rather indifferent run at present. However, fingers are firmly crossed for a big Royal Ascot. I have the one selection before Tuesday and runs in the days feature race the Listed Cathedral Stakes (3:38) at Salisbury.
Salisbury
3:38 – British Stallion Studs EBF Cathedral Stakes (Listed Race) – 6f
Khaadem is the one to beat on a return to good to firm going. Fourth in both the Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot and the July Cup at Newmarket last season. However, he comes here on the back of two poor efforts in Meydan and latterly Haydock. The heavy ground wouldn’t have suited him last time Most likely winner but hard to be too confident.
Half of the field are 3-year-old’s and the one that could take advantage should Khaadem fail to fire again is Cairn Gorm. The colt won his first three races last season, including a Group 3 at Deauville, before struggled in Group 1 &2 company on subsequent runs. A winner twice on good ground, should be ok on quicker, he goes well fresh and Osin Murphy is in the saddle.
Not a 2pt bet but at the prices a 1pt is worth a poke.
1pt win – Cairn Gorm – 7/1 @ Coral & Ladbrokes
I will likely put up Tuesday’s Royal Ascot preview on Monday evening so watch your in boxes.
Cheers
John