Andrew Balding: My thoughts on our 8 weekend runners

The Betway ambassador assesses the chances of his Saturday and Sunday runners at Newbury, Newmarket, Thirsk and Ripon.
Sunday Ripon runner
Zoom Tiger
Saturday at Newbury
Tactical
He’s a high-class horse who shouldn’t have any issues with the ground. If he’s got enough speed to win over 6f, then he’s got to have a great chance (13:50).
Ranch Hand
He has won a decent handicap over this trip, so we’ll see how he gets on in this highly competitive race (14:25).
Dejame Paso
I think the extra 2f will suit him well and, while it’s a quick turnaround, the decent prize money means it’s worth a go with him. If he improves for going up in trip, he could have an each-way squeak (15:00).
Happy Power
He’s a genuine 7f specialist who is suffering from the lack of opportunities for horses who have won a Group 2. He has, however, been placed in a Sussex Stakes and is a very high-class horse. I’m looking forward to seeing him run.
Saturday at Newmarket
Flyin’ High
I think he’ll appreciate going up in the trip in the Betway Fairway Stakes (14:05) and I hope he’ll be competitive. He seems in good form at home.
Mellow Magic
She’s got the best form in the race and has an obvious chance (16:25).
Saturday Thirsk runner
Auriferous
He’s versatile ground wise and I think he needs this trip now. He’ll have a good chance (15:20).
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