Carlisle 2.10 - Handicap - Class 6 - 6 furlongs - Soft

 

A fair few here with Course and Distance form in soft conditions with the likes of Dream Deal, Havana Rum and Mister Blue Sky (especially with first time cheekpieces) all considered long and hard.

 

It's impossible to discount and leave out WICHAHPI who is the likely favourite and a "win saver" is strongly recommended.

 

I think the each way value though lies with BELSITO a Course and Distance winner who has had a wind operation and gets ideal conditions and AGNES GREY who might be very well drawn in Stall 13 of 13 and who has excellent Course and Distance form on soft ground. my only niggle is the run may still just be needed so I will TRACK forwards too (North)

 

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Newmarket 3.00 Handicap - Class 2 - 3 year olds - 6 Furlongs - 18 run - Good to Firm

 

A top quality field and I have considered the draw considerably here as I think middle to low may be the ideal place and not many of the more likely ones are drawn in that area. Time will tell!

 

Tawasol may be vulnerable under a big penalty but deserves maximum respect, Realign may be the one with the most scope to improve with increased maturity but drawn 16 is a negative for me but one I will TRACK forwards. Marchogion draw 15 also warrants a mention as does Hucklesbrook, this one has the best 2025 form and would have been a definite pick but for being drawn in Stall 17 and was my 4th best rated.

 

My 1-2-3 though are CRESTOFDISTINCTION who has been visually the most impressive of these and the more i've watched replays back the more confident I've become. A berth in Stall 9 of 18 is tactically the perfect place to be. PRINCE OF INDIA is a 7 furlong horse dropping back in trip, with 18 runners I think they will go like the proverbial clappers from the gun and this one is ideally drawn in Stall 5 (I hope) to make a withering late run just off the rail. DOUBLE RUSH had a very poor draw at York last time and I think you can significantly mark up what may look in time to be a good placed run. I think there is improvement to come and Stall 11 just seems preferable to a very high teens draw. (Caro)

 

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Doncaster 3.10 - Handicap - Class 4 - 7 furlongs - 12 run - Good

 

Vince Le Prince looks a worthy favourite drawn in Stall 4 and not lightly overlooked. If Fort Campbell can reproduce AW form on turf he would be a massive danger too. Smart Vision steps back up in trip and is another one who warrants a strong mention.

 

My top 2 though are the O'Meara pair. 

 

RIOT is a Course and Distance winner who is running in to form and deserves a win, with luck in running here should go very close. AL MUQDAD has a row of "0" in terms of form but an ease in handicap mark as a result and with cheek pieces taken off and in calmer waters really does look very well handicapped and surely ready to run much better than of late (North)

 

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Newbury 6.35 - Handicap - Class 5 - 6 furlongs - 15 run - Good to Firm

 

A few of the more fancied are drawn high here and at the last couple of meetings on similar ground that has been a significant disadvantage.

 

Purely on form the likes of Monsieur Patat and Sioux Warrior may well have been tips. On the other flank, On Edge is a bit of a veteran at 7 years of age but relatively few miles on the clock and another worthy of mention.

 

My clear top 2 rated are MAMMY for whom a drop in trip down this gruelling straight 6 furlongs could be ideal and I anticipate this one arriving late and fast on the scene. Stall 10 in the middle of the arrowhead is ideal for some cover and just luck in running in the only niggle. THE BITTER MOOSE impressed as one running in to form over Course and Distance last time and I think the far side in Stall 4 is preferable to the higher draw side flank. The 3rd rated if you want to play enhanced places is SOUTHBANK a straight 6 furlongs is ideal and of those drawn higher he is the stand out for me and may well be moved to the centre and given cover for a late burst too (The Advisor)

 

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TRACKER

 

Newmarket 1.50 - Nighttime Dancer

Newmarket 3.00 - Azure Zain (see tip race in deep here)

Carlisle 5.07 - Keep Warm

Newbury 6.35 - Temple Bruer (see tip race in deep here)

Leopardstown 7.20 - Lady Lunette

Newbury 8.20 - Fast Steps