Race 8: Opera Royal , back against his own age group and should go close here , biggest danger is Run Red who looks to have had the perfect prep into this race , swingers and exacta the way to go for me
Two good winners for myself yesterday with Talk of the Town and Magical Wonderland bolting up. Little profit for me and I'll just be investing that today - looks tricky.
Race 1 - Love of India 17/10
Don't usually go for anything in these races but this horse pushed red eight really close LTO. If ridden right, should go close.
Race 3 - Mister Colin 22/10, Paddington 7/1
Mister Colin put up a really nice comeback run over a distance way too short. Will be much more comfortable over this short of trip and Snaith was pretty confident.
Paddington is best known for coming 2nd behind African Night Sky in the Winter Derby. Powerful finish LTO and can get involved here.
Race 5 - Mambo Mime 8/1, The Slade 50/1(antepost)
Not tipping anything here as I like a number of horses, Our Mate Art, Elusive Silva, Horizon etc. I did back The Slade @ 50/1 ante post but its only a small bet. I will also have a bet on Mambo Mime as I think he's well weighted here and is coming back to his best.
But again I like too many to have a good bet on anything.
Race 6 - Nother Russia 5/2, Nightingale 8/1
Its hard not to like Nother Russia. Been so consistent since her debut. One of those fillies that always leaves it all on the track. She has the trait that all class horses have of having the will to win. Showed that in both her comeback runs where she was not at peak fitness.
IMO I think she'll be a little better over the 1800m. Of course her best run came over the 2000m when almost beating Legal Eagle. A repeat of that and she wins. She'll love this long straight - slight concern with the left hand as always. Hope she's at her peak and she'll go close.
We know how good Nightingale is. 4th in the July in what turned out to be a strong first three past the post( EON really shining since).this is her main mission as she's probably at her best over this trip. She can go close too.
Race 7 - Gold Standard 7/1, African Night Sky 9/1, Marinaresco 12/1
Not expecting any return from this race as the champ Legal Eagle should do the treble. However he's not at a price I can back.
But for watching interest I've nibbled at the above three.
Gold Standard slightly below par LTO but we must remember it was the 2nd run after rest and in his case after an injury. Still he only finished 2.5 lengths off LE. He should be at his peak here and can get closer. Dunno if he can hit the level he showed before injury - I'll be hoping so.
Big fan of ANS who I backed and cheered through all 3 legs of the Winter Series. Thought he put up a great comeback and was running on strongly. Probably more of a Met horse but we still don't know how good he is - the dark horse.
This is too short for Marinaresco. Have to admit he's becoming a little inconsistent but on his day, his turn of foot and acceleration IMO is the best in the country by some distance. We shouldn't forget he gave Legal Eagle his toughest race over a mile in his career. But that was with a strong pace and he didn't get that in the QP last year. He might this year with It is Written hopefully making it a test.
Race 8 - Opera Royal 6/1, Big Parade 6/1
Thought Opera Royal put up a good effort in a good field behind Milton. He should find things much easier in this company.
Big parade is bred beautifully and really has a come on look about him. Was beaten by a good staying sort LTO. Looked a bit green still when he hit the front and can only get better with more racing. Good chance here.
Race 10 - Still I Rise 5/1, Sugar Girl 6/1
Both carry massive weights but both look to be above average fillies especially Sugar Girl who I thought was quite impressive on debut. Looking forward to see her run - may need further of course.
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Here's what I'm hoping happens, it's worth a few :-
1 Horse Racing South Africa Kenilworth Friday Race 2 2018-01-05 12:40 6. Dayonaut M/Win 2.05 Complete
2 Horse Racing South Africa Kenilworth Friday Race 3 2018-01-05 13:10 5. Miss Katalin M/Win 1.21 Complete
3 Horse Racing South Africa Kenilworth Saturday Race 10 2018-01-06 18:35 10. Wings Of Honor M/Win 5.56 Pending
Guessing has never been widely acclaimed as a good gambling strategy.
bayern wrote: Here's what I'm hoping happens, it's worth a few :-
1 Horse Racing South Africa Kenilworth Friday Race 2 2018-01-05 12:40 6. Dayonaut M/Win 2.05 Complete
2 Horse Racing South Africa Kenilworth Friday Race 3 2018-01-05 13:10 5. Miss Katalin M/Win 1.21 Complete
3 Horse Racing South Africa Kenilworth Saturday Race 10 2018-01-06 18:35 10. Wings Of Honor M/Win 5.56 Pending
bayern wrote: Here's what I'm hoping happens, it's worth a few :-
1 Horse Racing South Africa Kenilworth Friday Race 2 2018-01-05 12:40 6. Dayonaut M/Win 2.05 Complete
2 Horse Racing South Africa Kenilworth Friday Race 3 2018-01-05 13:10 5. Miss Katalin M/Win 1.21 Complete
3 Horse Racing South Africa Kenilworth Saturday Race 10 2018-01-06 18:35 10. Wings Of Honor M/Win 5.56 Pending
Nice one butttttt what a longggggg wait :lol:
Got other bets going but this is the one that will cap a nice two days of punting. Slowly, slowly catch a monkey, so I'm told.
Guessing has never been widely acclaimed as a good gambling strategy.
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