Whether
it be "the race of the day" or a small prize round the gaffs, we
will attempt to use our knowledge of the formbook to highlight the fancied
horses participating each day and their
characteristics and requirements. Hopefully this 'second opinion' provides
you with a winner or two each day, or even reinforces your own view on a
particular may even convince you to back some of those horses which we
feel are the "ones to fear", or have decent eachway claims.
whichever is the case, we hope the information is of use to you.
SELECTIONS
- For each race, we have given you who, in our view, are the likeliest
winners; (1er _ THE WINNER?), as well as any runners who could run well at
eachway odds; (E/W ALTERNATIVE). Any runner from our features are shown
before each race's analysis.
ROYAL ASCOT
Classical fashion ... Top Hats and morning suits ... Pimms and Champagne and great horse racing ..... Royal Ascot is one of the most popular social events of the summer calendar. It is a truly unique experience combining an atmospheric blend of top class thoroughbreds, high fashion, pageantry and tradition. It is renowned as an international occasion, and there aren't many meeting worldwide quite like it
HISTORY
Queen Anne 'founded' the first horse race meeting at (what was later to be known as Royal Ascot) on Ascot Heath on August 11, 1711. It should be noted that racing did not begin in earnest at this location until 1744. The mighty Eclipse ran at Ascot in May, 1769 during his legendary winning streak. The highlight of the Royal Ascot meeting, for many, is the Gold Cup, held on 'Ladies Day'. which was initially ran in 1807. Another favorite race, is the Wokingham which appeared in 1813. It is refreshing to see the same races run annually over a long period of time which conveys a wonderful sense of tradition.
SOCIAL EVENT
It is a social event, somewhere worth being seen. One of the chief activity at Royal Ascot will be eating. Over the next four days, the better-heeled racegoers will put away around 4,500 lobsters and slosh down 5,000 bottles of champagne. This is the serious meeting for toffs who scoff.
In and around the grandstand it is obligatory for men to wear top hats, and de rigeur for women to wear silly ones....... fortunately 'Her Majesty' excuses herself from this custom !!.
In 2003 Royal Ascot will take place from Tuesday 17th to Saturday 22nd June. Hopefully over the next
five days' we manage to find you a winner or two
!!!
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THE FEATURE
MEETING
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
DEDICATION
FURLONG
TO GO would like to convey our condolences to the rook, whose father,
George Edward Robertson passed away on 16th April 2003.
Mr
Robertson nurtured the rook's enthusiasm for this sport, and it was this
inspiration, which is probably behind the creation of this website. As a
permanent tribute to his memory, all the meetings covered under the
"feature Meeting" banner will be dedicated to him...
"Big
George".
THE JULY MEETING
Thursday,
July 11th 2002
2:50
Weatherbys Superlative Stakes (Listed Race) £21750 added, 2yo only, 7f,
penalty £13496.60, 7 runners.
Kawagino, Magistretti, Mubeen, Celtic Sapphire, Our Teddy, and Surbiton,
appear to be the horses to consider in race two. Magistretti, [who created
a favourable impression when winning at Sandown on his debut] should
figure strongly, however I expect (hope) that Celtic Sapphire, and
Surbiton, fight this out. Celtic Sapphire, has run well on both start thus
far, most recently when staying on really well in the final quarter mile
to get within 1/2Length of Helm Bank in the Chesham Stakes at the Royal
Meeting. She should go well, however Surbiton, - who met with severe
interference in the Coventry Stakes last time out - is taken to atone for
that unlucky run.
Surbiton
obliged at 16/1.
EPSOM
Friday, June 7th 2002
KAZZIA (GER) - It is easy to understand how it was possible for Kazzia to
go into this season's 1000 Guineas unsupported as punters often
underestimate the strength of foreign form, particularly that show in
Germany or Italy. The warning signs arguably could have gone off in our
head at the beginning of the year, as you would have to ask why Godolphin
with all their riches would buy a filly who won an ordinary 7f maiden at
Hoppegarten before landing a Group 3 at San Siro last October. We now know
that to be one of their wisest purchases as this daughter of Zinaad
managed to withhold the late thrust of Snowfire to land the 1000 Guineas,
despite that race being run at a virtual crawl. She is bred to get further
and is proven on the ground...major chance!!!
Kazzia obliges at odds of
100/30
THE DERBY 2001
"Dilshaan won the Dante in good style and is my preference from this camp purely in that tactics looks to be more straightforward for him and he looks assured to stay based on York. He also has the jockey for the big occasion on board. However, for the selection I will choose Galileo. Unbeaten and untested so far his best performance came last time and the form has already been devalued. Despite this it is the potential this one holds which fires my imagination and there seems an heir of confidence in the Irish camp. Unlike Hills and Stoute he is the sole representative from the 6 entries that O'Brien left in at the recent declaration stage. There are always question marks about Saddlers Well's stock and the 12F trip but Imagine went some way to putting that theory to bed yesterday. It also goes without saying that the stable are in simply super form which is another plus. I take him to beat Dilshaan and Putra Sandhurst. Golan (I think) will come full of running but not get home"
DISCLAIMER:
In no way does "Furlong To Go!! guarantee that selections
posted above will win the specified races advertised.
They are merely an indication based on current form. Whilst
the selections, and advice are the basis by which we will
personally place our own bets, like you, any selections
that are backed, are done so at your own risk.
characteristics and requirements. Hopefully this 'second opinion' provides
you with a winner or two each day, or even reinforces your own view on a
particular may even convince you to back some of those horses which we
feel are the "ones to fear", or have decent eachway claims.
whichever is the case, we hope the information is of use to you.
