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SELECTIONS
- For each race, I
have given you who, in my view, are the likeliest winners, as well as
horses who could run well at eachway odds. 'R*ecommended'
horses have, in our view, the best chances of success each day. Any
horses from our 'Horses To Follow' list are shown at the foot of each
race's analysis. POSTING TIMES FOR SELECTIONS_
Selections for Monday - Friday should be available after 9:30pm the
previous evening, however on Saturday and Sunday due to other
commitments won't be posted until after 8:30am those respective mornings
unless otherwise stated. Hopefully this helps
NEWBURY
Saturday 19th May
1:30 Tote Bookmakers Stakes Showcase Handicap Class C
"THE ROOK " _ Very competitive opener to Newbury's card.
Robendela, April Stock, Canford, Spring Pursuit, Sarangani, Veridian,
and Bid For Fame, are amongst those heading the market. Robendela is
likely to prove popular after her recent win at Newmarket over this
distance, and she is certain to go well, however I marginally prefer
April Stock, who stayed on well to catch Lady Two K at Bath 18 days ago.
Inching Closer, only 1/2 length behind Robendela at Newmarket is
weighted to beat her here, and looks a solid eachway alternative
"1st * Choice" _April Stock
"(e/w) Alternative" _ Inching Closer,
2:00 Grundon Recycle Stakes Class A (Registered As The Aston Park
Stakes) (Listed Race)
"THE ROOK " _ A trappy conditions race comes next. Technically
on their best form they all have claims although Jim Old would be well
advised to curtail Zaajer's flat career and concentrate on the jumping
campaign this former useful animal was clearly bought for (He'll
probably go and win 10 lengths on the bridle now !!!). Sandmason looks
the form horse, after his respectable second to Millenary in the Jockey
Club Cup, however I just prefer Water Jump, who didn't achieve much by
beating Eternal Spring at Ripon over 1m4f last time out, it was more the
manner he dismissed his rivals that gives rise to hope .... Lets hope
I'm right !!!
"1st * Choice" _ Water Jump
"(e/w) Alternative" _
2:35 Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes Class A (Group 1)
"THE ROOK " _ You wouldnt really want to rule any of the
runners out of the race, now that Observatory bypasses the race, even
Umistim has claims on his Guineas form of last term. There doesn't
appear to be much pace in this which may suit the likes of Sugarfoot,
Warningford, and Arkadian Hero, who ideal trip is 7furlongs. In my view,
this leaves the likes of Swallow Flight, and Medicean vulnerable despite
their obvious claims, therefore the consistent Danceabout, a tenacious
winner over Alshakr at Newmarket last September. is preferred
"1st * Choice" _ Danceabout - She should be offered at an
eachway price, therefore don't feel worried about playing safe
"(e/w) Alternative" _
3:10 Woodgates Maiden Stakes Class D
"THE ROOK " _ Although there may be some useful sorts in this
field, National Park, who posted a good effort in defeat at Warwick
looks the safest option
"1st * Choice" _National Park
"(e/w) Alternative" _ Ashgar Sayyad
3:40 Eastbury Handicap Class C
"THE ROOK " _Statue Gallery was a winning 12/1 selection for
Furlong To Go on his latest start, when he flew up the short straight at
Chester to snatch victory. If he handles the surface, it is hard not
seeing him in the first four, however the likely strong pace here may
aide Ynysmon (eachway) who only just failed to get up in a similar event
at Windsor on Monday. If she gets some luck in running she should get
into the first four
"1st * Choice" _Ynysmon (eachway)
"Alternative" _ Statue Gallery
4:10 Vineyard At Stockcross Fillies' Handicap Class D
"THE ROOK " _Unless you think Indian Silk is a good thing
here, this looks impossible. Jamie Osborne's filly should go close
having shown plenty on all of her three starts this term, winning two of
them, however she might end up going off at prohibitive odds. I have to
go with her though
"1st * Choice" _Indian Silk
"(e/w) Alternative" _ Thats Not Jazz
4:45 Joyce Frith Birthday Maiden Stakes Class D
"THE ROOK " _Some nice sorts line up in the last, really a
race to watch than punt in. Torcello, Wings Of Soul (USA) ,
Continuation, Staging Post, Dress Rehearsal, Is Wonderful, Modena,
Seagull, and Ya Habibi caught the eye. Wings Of Soul (USA) who ran so
well behind Aldwych on his only start last term is just preferred
"1st * Choice" _Wings Of Soul (USA)
"(e/w) Alternative" _ Ya Habibi.
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