The ground at Haydock looks to be just on the soft side of good which is no problem for assessing investment opportunities. At Ascot however it looks to be bordering on Heavy which is more problematical, thankfully they race at the Berkshire track on Friday before the most interesting runners from Somerville Lodge head to post on Saturday.
On Friday the yard send 3 to Ascot and one runner in the 1.32 at Haydock Park, a first ride for the yard for ‘our apprentice to follow’ Alexandra Egan aboard the maiden Mission Possible. The 3yo faces a field of tried and tested handicappers from a mark of 69.
Haggas has an outstanding record with 3yo staying handicappers in the Autumn months and in Class 5 and 6 3yo+ handicaps with runners in the first 3 in the betting he has 3 winners and 3 runners up in the last 8 years
Mission Possible has quirks and the hope is having watched the racing today they go a decent gallop as most of the races on Friday were ran at a slow pace and hold up horses had little chance. The really well bred Dubawi filly has blinkers on for the first time and it is vital for paddock value that she gets a win to her name and this looks to be D Day.
She is a bit quirky but this race sets up well for her and she is worth an interest on Friday to follow up the yards winner at the track on Thursday
Recommended Bet 1pt Win Mission Possible 1.32 Haydock
The unraced 2yo Gaspacho was sent off 6/5 favourite on debut but that may have been more to do with the presence of William Haggas at the meeting primarily to watch the impressive Division who won at odds on.
Consecrated ran well but as we forecast not well enough to win.
Onto Ascot and the three runners at the Berkshire track.
Starting with the unraced Thaluna in the 3.30. You know the script.
No Bet Recommended
In the 16.05 Jewelry fits the profile of a filly that has become disappointing and although this is a very messy race her odds of around 8/1 reflect her chance and she is a no bet
No Bet Recommended
In the 16.40 High Degree is favourite to win an ultra competitive handicap, that is only because of the Haggas factor. He is well drawn but isn’t well handicapped off a mark of 89 and he will need to have some luck in running as there is a lot of pace on and the likes of Ebt’s Guard look to have too much experience for the 3yo colt.
I expect the price to drift but nevertheless.
No Bet Recommended
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