Carrickboy ran a fair race this afternoon, but could ultimately only finish fourth.
It looked to me as if he probably needed the run – but there is also a chance that he didn’t quite get home.
He’ll be interesting next time out…
Loch Ba also ran very well – but he couldn’t quite peg back the rejuvenated The Rainbow Hunter.
The Rainbow Hunter has been a good horse in the past – but his jumping has often let him down. Today however, he was nearly foot perfect – and reaped the dividend for it…
Elsewhere on the Ascot card:
Many Clouds was successful in the first, running down long time leader, Fergall, after the final obstacle.
The Potting Shed ran on way too late in the day and might benefit from a step up to 3 miles…
The Potting Shed ran on way too late in the day and might benefit from a step up to 3 miles…
Arthurian Legend ran a reasonable race in the novice chase – but was no match Minella Class.
The latter was a bit hesitant over his obstacles but gradually warmed to his task and ultimately won quite easily…
Lordofthehouse didn’t get away on terms in the novice hurdle – and, not too surprisingly – could never get to grips with Close Touch.
Lordofthehouse has plenty of ability – but even more attitude and that is going to make him a horse probably best avoided...
Vino Griego ran a tremendous race in the handicap chase – not showing any signs of an unwillingness to battle. Clearly someone expected that to be the case, as he was backed down from 20/1 last night and 12/1 this morning, into an SP of 13/2.
And I thought horses couldn’t read ;)
Ultimately though, he was out-battled by Ackertac, who showed good resolution to ultimately win reasonably comfortably.
In the finale, the Henderson Stable clearly wanted Petite Robin to win – and he did so. It looked in a little doubt throughout the final furlong, as his stable companion, First in the Queue, made a sustained challenge. However Petite Robin has enough in reserve and held him off by half a length…
Over at Haydock, Doctor David travelled nicely to the second last – but then stopped as if shot. He eventually plodded over the line in last place.
It was a sad sight to see – and clearly the old boy is not the force he once was…
It was a sad sight to see – and clearly the old boy is not the force he once was…
In the novice chase, Poungach got the better of a prolonged duel with Super Duty, with Saffron De Cotte a long way back in third place. The first two both look decent performers and provided the race hasn’t taken to much out of them, they should go on from this.
Finally, Clondaw Kaempfer got the better of a similar battle with Lienosus in the novice hurdle; whilst Gevrey Chamberton edged out Corrin Wood in a thriller.
Generally, I feel I was close enough with my reading of the races to make me think that the mini break hasn’t had a major impact on my judgement…
Though I guess tomorrow will be the real test…!
TVB.
hello TVB ,i too focused on the ascot card today but taking a different view to yours with regards marshall zhukov. i was quite confident of a good run and i guess i got that from him. i was hoping the +13lb rise would put punters off and the 5/1 i took was just about big enough for me. i thought the horse made what looked like a winning move when eye catchingly surging to the front.who knows what would have happened had the relatively inexperienced joc kept hold of his mount until the 2nd last before finding the turn of foot this horse has.i did manage to land a couple of bets including a 14/1 winner that sp'd on betfair at 25.0 :(
ReplyDeleteMinella Forfitness 12.55 Ascot 6/4
Minella Class 1.30 Ascot 7/4
Marshal Zhukov 2.40 Ascot 5/1
The Rainbow Hunter 3.15 Ascot 14/1
Petit Robin 3.50 Ascot 10/3
steveb
ps cant see much to get excired about tomorrow but the horse you tipped lto Quartz de thaix could follow up , not sure we will see a value price tho?
Hi Steve,
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you about the ride given to Marshal Zhukov - it looked to me as if he could have won if ridden more judiciously...
WTR tomorrow, then I would be reasonably optimsitic that I've found a decent a bet or two - though ofcourse, time alone will tell...
TVB.
good luck today TVB ,
ReplyDeletei;ve taken a chance on going wrong 2.00 haydock 40/1 betfair
steveb