The Saturday of Royal Ascot used to be called the “Heath Meeting” – nothing Royal about it at all, and no top hat and tails. Although there were always a few who turned up in full morning suits having misread the situation…
I remember a horse called Scaramanga (I’m pretty sure it was Sir Henry Cecil / Steve Cauthen) doing me a big favour in windswept conditions one Heath Saturday…
Full on “Royal” now on the Saturday, and some mouthwatering stuff to bring the curtain down on a fabulous meeting played out in perfect conditions. Epsom looking on longingly as Ascot’s parade has passed rain free…
No runners for us today. A gentle family picnic with the greatest friends…
A massive run from NESTHORN in The Duke Of Edinburgh yesterday. A wide draw and ground that would have been fast enough for him, and trading over and above 300/1 (yes, 300/1…??!!) on the Exchanges. Frustratingly for those who nicked a bit of 6 places at triple figure odds, our boy finished an honourable 7th under Neil Callan…
Cool horse. Watch this space. On genuine good ground and easier, he has a big one in him…
Up at Newmarket, LONGLAI running big and bold on his first run for 7 months for Owners the MacHale family. Who obviously hung around to dance in the mosh pit as “Five” played live. You did didn’t you Jim and Sarah…..??
Another cool horse. Older bones, but still fire in the belly…
One runner tomorrow. POWER OF PRAYER (Jack Callan) at Brighton. Plenty of promise in her recent debut for us over this unique track…
Just about ahead of the bookmakers – “by the barest of margins…..”
Final “stabs” for you to ignore…
1st – Star Prospect and Ez Tina each way – and will throw in Underdog as well (high draw). Low draw not ideal for the first two….??
2nd – Kalpana is a fabulous mare…
3rd – Joliestar for the Aussies. Overpass to back up a big Tuesday run. Sayidah Dariyan big price each way…
4th – We would love to see Into The Sky prevail for my Epsom mate Jim Boyle….
5th – The Wokingham. Did I ever mention…..??!! Double Rush and Spy Chief…
6th – Lost Boys and Bayaan…
7th – The Queen Alexandra Stakes – otherwise known as the Willie Mullins benefit race. Tallulah and I caught up with Willie yesterday which was fun. He wins it with one of his three…
Weekend well – and all roads lead to Glorious now. Just over a month away…
