1.30 Longchamp: GENIUS BEAST.
The only one rated, but I suspect this may be a couple of grades too high at the moment? It will be interest to see how our form stands up, but nothing more than that.
2.08 Longchamp: MAQAASID
This does have a great chance, providing the run at Newmarket has not taken its toll? I rated our 1000gns very much in Group 1 class, and one of the best in recent years. However, the fact remains it was a tough race only 14 days ago. NOVA HAWK does link up with the French form, and was some way behind the selection at Newmarket. However, she may get closer on home soil?
2.45 Longchamp: CAPTAIN DUNNE
In great form, very tough, and will try and be up there all the way. This could set it up for INXILE, the next rated, or indeed the French perennial, MARCHAND D'OR
3.25 Longchamp: WOOTTON BASSETT.
Reports from the stable are that all is well, and if he has progressed from last year then this should be a formality? However we will not be certain of that until he has run this race? It looks a pretty strong field so the winner will be certain to rate highly. It could be a vintage year in the mile division this year?
A couple of interest at RIPON to note.
3.10 Ripon: MISPLACED FORTUNE
This is top-rated after some good placed efforts late last year. Only doubt is the lack of a run?
3.40 Ripon: CHARLIE COOL
I would guess that this race was pencilled in as a possible target some time back? On the same OR as his C/D success, and his two previous runs will have him cherry ripe today. They may have hoped the rain might have reached here, but he handles the firm okay.
Have a good day.
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