Newbury 16th April 2010

Shortening the previews today, but some quality cards on today.

Newbury

1.35

Erik Penser Bank E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Class 4)  (2YO only)

Winner £5,181

A good looking maiden on paper with quite a few likely ones.  Except Foghorn Leghorn (same connection that had Winker Waston win this before going onto bigger things) to run well while Red Maling won’t be far away on paper, but you’re always trying to give yourself the best chance you can in these races and ROYAL EXCHANGE comes from a yard that can do no wrong at the moment with juveniles.

Pick: Royal Exchange

2.10

Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises Handicap (Class 3)  (3YO only)

Winner £7,477

A competitive handicap with lots of likely types all with chances. This seems an unlikely way to start off OSASIS DANCER’S 3 year old campaign but fact is he’s still got to have every chance even off his current mark and a forecast 8/1 looks slightly big. The next pick is really a dilemma as I think that these two horses are incredibly handicapped. WISECRAIC was fourth in a valuable sales race and only beaten 8 and a half lengths in the Mill Reef yet he gets in off 86. And HIGH CONSTABLE’s mark of 87 looks just manageable considering that he trashed Greyfriarschorista and he has now gone on to record a hat – trick and only got mugged by Classic Colori at listed level. The prices will dictate.

Pick: Oasis Dancer (e/w)

2.40

Dubai Duty Free Double Millionaire Handicap (Class 2)  (4YO plus)

Winner £12,462

An open contest but ELNAWIN must have a strong chance. He’s arguably the best horse in the field, has made his return this year, comes from a red – hot yard and gets 6f, so running freely should;nt be a problem.

Pick: Elnawin (win)

3.10

Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup Conditions Stakes (Class 3)  (3YO only)

Winner £7,477

I’m very sure that RASMY will go well here, and she could be a really good filly. Take It To The Max looks like he’s up to be shot at under a penalty.  Admission needs to step up but could be anything, while Bullet Train is fancied for the Derby. Let’s go for RASMY as the pick.

Pick: Rasmy

3.50

Bridget Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Class 4)  (3YO only)

Winner £5,181

A tricky one and the betting will sort out the main contenders (it has gone to the favourite in 4 of the last 6 years).QUDWAH is a likely one to me on paper and she is either be the win * e/w selection. The ones that I like the look of most apart from her Titvation and Ayam Zaiah, so I’ll be looking for support for both. Funky Lady comes from a yard so it it’s burning, and Sonnelino should be right there.  

Pick: Qudwah (e/w)

4.25

Robert Sangster Memorial Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 1) (Class 4)  (3YO only)

Winner £4,857

Gakalina, Blast Furnace, Tymora, High Ransom and Bakongo are all likely types, and Mudjeya has lots of promise, but PINK SYMPHONY was a classy juvenile and should hold a good chance with her experience and good form.

Pick: Pink Symphony

4.55

Bathwick Tyres Handicap (Class 4)  (4YO plus)

Winner £4,533

HINDU KUSH pulled his chance away at Ffos Las the other day, but there's little doubt this dual listed winner is potentially well treated at present. SWEETHEART stays all day and is on a good mark to run a bit race.

Pick: Hindu Kush (won), Sweethart (e/w)

5.25

Robert Sangster Memorial Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 2) (Class 4)  (3YO only)

Winner £4,857 –

Nouriya looked likely to finish in front of GERTUDE BELL but the extra distance will help her and she does have 2 lengths to make up.

Pick: Gertrude Bell (win)