Well what a week and the only complaint that I have is that I've been unable to get to post, as I had a decent Tues and Wednesday.
2.30 (Norfolk Stakes) - Dinkum Diamond can go close & Excel Bolt impressed last time but I get the feeling ZEBDEE (win) has been underrated so far by many and impressed me when landing a conditions race here over 6f last time.
3.05 (Ribblesdale) - Having had a form boost by Safina & Deluxe, HIBBAYEB (each/way) is the pick in an open race. Gertude Bell is feared most, while Principal Role & Eldalili are respected stepping up in trip. Pipette's form technically says she's at the forefront altough she might not stay that well.
3.50 (Gold Cup) - At 13/2, KASBAH BLISS appeals a lot for e/w and win purposes. He has strong Group 1 form and possibly should have caught Alandi in the Prix Du Cadaran at Longchamp. He's a gauranteed stayer and has the only Group 1 form in the race AT THE TRIP.
I would also back ASK each/way purely becuase his form is top, top class and he could well improve for 2m4f. Him being off since Oct is a worry though.
4.25 (Britannia) - A race I hate the look of with the draw to deal with & progressive sorts left, right & centre, and all the recent winners having their marks hammered up by 5lbs at least.
If made to back something, I would go for BALDUCCI & HYPNOTISED each/way. Both are progressive & are the best I can think of regarding trying to get into the places.
5.00 (Hampton Court) - ASFARE (win) looks a group horse in making & should go close. FENCING MASTER (each/way) is well worth a chance if Ballydoyle are running him
here because he wouldn't be rushed back. Wigmorw Hall has to take on Asfare (well beaten second behind him) and while a stronger pace should help (and so should Spencer on board) he just looks a bit awkward under pressure. Fair Trade is feared most out of the rest, while Quadrille and Film Score are decent looking types.
5.35 ( King George H'cap) - Ballydoyle are going through a bad patch so BRIGHT HORIZION isn't a confident e/w pick but he's won his last 2 well and looks to have more to give. Dandino is my idea of a major threat, having been unbeaten this term and showed he's not stopped improving yet with an impressive success at Epsom. A 9lb rise makes life tougher and he was suited by a fierce gallop in that contest but there may be more to come while London Stripe will surely improve for this longer trip and the first run for a trainer who does very well here. If settling again, and also improving from his first run there's no reason Tactiam can't go well. Berling can surely only improve for the extra furlong, and if he doesn't hang will be right there.
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