Monthly Archives: June 2022

Bunker Bay will want further in time but because he was so free at Salisbury I didn't want to go more than a mile for this first handicap. He will be doing his best work at the finish and goes nicely at home. Not the worst each-way bet

Alice Stevens won the Queen Mother's Cup for the stable on Zealandia early this month and now on only her second ride for us this year has a chance  to collect the Ladies Derby over the full Classic course. Liberated Lad has dropped to a nice mark after an unsuccessful spell, but he has been…

Golden Taipan won easily in a small field around here over 2m4f last time. He has been gradually going up in trip and this will be his first attempt at three miles. If he stays he will be hard to beat.

On Springs won nicely at Ffos Las before proving unable to peg back a mare receiving 31lb in a small field around Fontwell. He kept going for second, though, and this looks another decent opportunity. Every chance.

Byzantine Empire is in good form and will hopefully take to fences on this debut. We expect a solid run but the favourite has experience winning two out of two chases and looks hard to beat.

Leopolds Rock won well at Uttoxeter yesterday but a 7lb penalty and such a quick turn-around would not normally be on my agenda. Even if he runs, She's A Rocca would have a chance as last time she lost a shoe as early as the second flight and that is never a help. She is…

Sparkle In His Eye ran a far better race when sixth here on his return after a break than the bare result suggests. Aidan who combined with him for three wins at Wolverhampton before his holiday, still claims that useful 7lb and it is often considered that Musselburgh's turf track is the nearest to an…

Festive Glory has had two bumper runs for experience and is now ready to begin his hurdling career. He has schooled nicely and a good run is anticipated.

Beyond The Clouds has been running generally in much smaller fields and has a tough weight in a decent race. He's in good form and has a small each-way chance.

Beyond The Clouds has been running generally in much smaller fields and has a tough weight in a decent race. He's in good form and has a small each-way chance.

Accidental Rebel did well to win on stable debut after his arrival from the Henry de Bromhead stable. This looks a more competitive race but he seems a horse with plenty of potential and he could follow up here at rewarding odds.

Larry Looby won by miles at Hexham and while he has been raised 11lb he's still on the mark of a poor performer. While he likes good ground the jockeys were saying that down the back straight at Hexham it was soft where they had watered, so he should be fine on good to soft…

Kingdom Girl was never put in the race last time but she does go all right at home and I'm expecting a good run. She has a nice draw and warrants a small each-way investment.

Thunder Flash will appreciate the step back up to a mile-and-a-half. He isn't very good as eight defeats as favourite tell us, but this is an ordinary contest and first-time cheek-pieces could help. Chances, but we can usually say that about him.

Kingdom Girl was never put in the race last time but she does go all right at home and I'm expecting a good run. She has a nice draw and warrants a small each-way investment.

Thunder Flash will appreciate the step back up to a mile-and-a-half. He isn't very good as eight defeats as favourite tell us, but this is an ordinary contest and first-time cheek-pieces could help. Chances, but we can usually say that about him.

My Fernando is by Mr Brookhouse's own stallion Yorgunnabelucky and shows promise. You never know what lurks in these bumpers and this looks potentially a decent one, but we are hopeful he can make a promising start to his career.

Dreaming Diamond is a really nice mare who has been showing plenty at home. We are hoping for a big run from her with each-way prospects at least.

Pencreek seems in good order. He drops back to two miles and while he is never as good second time after a break he should go close.

Musical Mystery has been running all right and is now in the correct company, back in a handicap after his fourth in a novice. He sneaks into this 0-65 from 2lb over the top and that represents a drop in grade for him. Additionally, he faces three-year-olds. Good chance.