1:35 Goodwood -
Noted juveniles: Kareva.
Note: Charles Hills two-year-old has been knocking on the door and holds respectable claims.
2:05 Newmarket -
Noted juveniles: Mashaheer & Betty F.
Interesting: William Haggas' Mashaheer was fancied on debut but disappointed. This colt was earmarked for the Gimcrack (Group 2) and I suspect will show much more today. From a statistical point of view, holds decent each-way claims if prices allow. Betty F could go well for Jeremy Noseda. This homebred daughter of Frankel looks to be one of the better hopes for the stable. If starting favourite I would take that as a confident sign.
5:10 Windsor -
Noted juveniles: Prince Maurice, Bint Huwaar & Lamya.
Interesting: Prince Maurice has a significant entry but doesn't look to be one of the stable stars. Would hold greater claims if price 8/1 & less SP. Bint Huwaar is worthy of note. George Peckham doesn't have a huge string of juveniles but this daughter of More Than Ready is held in high regard. She cost $1000,000 at the 2yo breeze up sales and a couple of Group entries give some confidence. Could well have each-way claims. Lamya ran well on debut and held in some regard by connections. Looks the horse to beat but I wouldn't jump in at short odds especially if these two in opposition are strong in the market.
5:25 Redcar -
Noted juveniles: Benadalid & Mistress Of Venice.
Note: Mistress Of Venice is a talented filly who has been racing at a high level. This is a major drop in class and unless she has regressed, looks a stiff horse to beat. Benadalid is considered 20lb inferior to this talented filly on official ratings. He is a battling type but carrying a penalty will make life tough. Holds claims but may need the filly to disappoint to prevail.
5:55 Redcar -
Noted juveniles: Elysee Star.
Claims: Ben Haslam doesn't have many juveniles in his stable but Elysee Star is a professional two-year-old. She has run well on both starts to date and connections considered her for the Convivial Maiden at York. This auction race is probably her class but she has a fighting chance of victory.
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4:45 Wolverhampton -
Ed Dunlop doesn't overrate his juveniles but the stable is keen on Global Humor. They expected to win on debut but he bumped into a couple of talents. A step up in distance to 7f looks mores suiting. With a couple of winners in opposition, this will not be a walkover but he should take the beating. In an ideal world, this two-year-old would be an each-way price but that look impossible. I would want bigger than 6/4 to be betting. Interesting.
6:00 Windsor -
An intriguing puzzle. Dusty, trained by Mick Channon, received a Royal Ascot entry but then made her debut at Lingfield. She was a huge price that day which suggests little was expected. In truth, this daughter of Paco Boy didn't achieve a great deal. I thought she was given the Ascot entry on a whim so it was a surprise to see she has been given a Listed entry. The mystery deepens. A wide draw looks hard work at Windsor unless they stay on the far rail which is unlikely with the ground drying. She is priced 20/1 for this race. I wouldn't worry about the price because Channon can win a big odds second start. I would imagine if the stable feel this chestnut filly has any major hope she will be backed. It is intriguing to consider. However, if this April foal has ability she will show it today. I would feel more optimistic if better drawn. A 16 birth is hellishly difficult to negate unless staying on the far rail but that looks very unlikely. If drifting to incredible prices on the exchanges I may have a small speculative each-way bet but we have many ifs and buts floating around.
6:45 Hamilton -
Palmer has been knocking on the door. This tiny son of Acclamation is battling type who has been denied a win simply because he has been against strong opponents. He will probably enjoy this going. There is always a worry that he may regress because he has been given a few hard races and they can sour a juvenile in a race if they decide enough is enough. A form horse with some ability is Ventura Gold. He needs in excess of 5f but this stiff course and softer going may see him to better advantage. I would still have concerns he will be outpaced in the early stage so if betting you would be wise to bet in-running on the exchanges because you will secure greater odds. There is a concern he may be running over this trip to look disappointing with regard to a handicap rating. This could be a distinct possibility. I have little doubt this horse will be better over a stiffer trip and if disappointing today will be a very good bet if given a lowly official rating.
