Newmarket on Saturday
Robasta has been a bit disappointing on his last few starts but did run well in a big Sales race on his most recent outing. He’s always worked to a good level and, if he runs to that, he could be well-handicapped (13:10).
Berkshire Rebel 12/1 ran well enough at Epsom last time, where it was clear he wasn’t totally in love with the undulating track. He’s got a nice level of ability and seems in good nick at home (13:45).
Imperial Fighter 5/1 has shown a good level of form in two starts. His second in the Acomb Stakes looks good and he should be suited by this step up in trip. He has a live chance of getting in the placings (14:20).
Berkshire Shadow 20/1 didn’t really fire in the Lowther Stakes, but that can happen at York for some reason. His Goodwood run now looks very good as he was trying to give 3lb to a subsequent Group 1 winner. We’re trying a tongue tie on him as he’s been known to hold his breath in his work at home (14:55).
Nate The Great 28/1 has had this as his target for a while (15:35). He ran well over an inadequate trip at Newbury last time and this trip of 2m2f is much more to his liking. It’s hard to fancy a horse in a race as competitive as this, but I think he has a nice squeak at a big price.
King Vega slightly over-raced at Goodwood last time. He’s got some good form in the book – especially from last season – and, on a going day, could be competitive at this grade (16:45).
One runner at York
Good Birthday 14/1 has been very consistent this season. He ran well in the Cambridgeshire a couple of weeks ago and finished fifth in his group. He’s got a good sporting chance off this mark (14:37).
Goodwood on Sunday
Roseberry Topping was drawn poorly at Kempton last time but has a better draw here. She ran well on her first start at Ascot and could go well here, too (14:20).
Strozzi didn’t get home over a mile last time out, so we’re dropping him back to 7f in the hope it could make him competitive (15:30).
Schmilsson ran very well first time out and has improved since. We won this race for his owners last season and it would be good to do it again with a horse that will be winning races next season (16:05).
Calcutta Cup fluffed the start last time, which didn’t help his chance. I hope he jumps better this time around as I think he could be fairly treated (17:15).
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