Just taken a look at today's racing and think it's a good day of meetings.
Curragh
Not original but I'm pinning my hopes on Ballydoyle having a good day, and there's no reason that 2 of their horses shouldn't go very, very well.
1.15 - Wild Wind (win)
This is no good thing and she seemed pretty forward first time out (so may be vulnerable to something out of the ordinary) but the winner won the listed race last night and she should improve anyway and 2/1 is a fair price taking that form into account. Puttore's form is working out brilliantly, with the 3rd and 4th winning since. Light Footsteps was an encouraging third at Limerick on debut and will run Wild Wind close on a line through Gatamamla (second to her) but might need further.
1.45 - Recharge
No price but is consistent enough to run well at Group 1 level, so must be taking all the beating here. Shintoh has run well on his first 2 starts this season but will need to be better than last time to win here, while Precious Gem is taking on better horses than last time so will also need to step up on her best form. Carazam must be respected as a shrewd yard allow him to take his chance off a long break.
2.20 - Remember When
Still a maiden but has posted very promising efforts on all of her starts, first of all when coming second in strong maiden and then when running a good race on debut to come third behind Chinese White in good listed event before taking that form to new level when close fourth in Irish 1,000 Guineas. Then ran a great race when third in the Oaks, finding herself possibly in front too soon and not staying the trip fully, so down to 10 furlongs, should go really well Chinese White was better than ever last season, and returned in stunning form when trashing She’s Our Mark easily at Gowran on comeback, with Remember When behind. However there's reason to believe that Remember When has improved past her, not least her places in Group 1 company (whilst remembering that Chinese White has been third in the Tattersalls Gold Cup). She would like some scout in the ground don't you think. Flying Cloud's reappearance form is very strong (only just behind Midday, Sariska) and she will improve a lot for her first run. Adkerna may have just flattered for stamina after setting such a strong gallop and can last longer here, but was passed convincingly by Remember When before the 2 pole that day.
4.30 - Saptapadi (win)
Profound Beauty should win based on her form last time but I think that she's too short on very quick ground. It's worth remembering that Age Of Aquarius was giving her 3lbs and may still not have been fully fit that day, so while she should improve there are grounds for taking her on. SAPTADPADI was going to win the Henry II Stakes before throwing it way due to greenness and while that form has been let down, he should improve plenty and wouldn't be coming here for no reason.
Newcastle
2.00 Bonnie Charlie (each/way)
Last year´s winner Knot In Wood and Himalya both ran very well in handicaps at Royal Ascot, but holes can be picked in that form and Bonnie Charlie shaped well on his reappearance (from been boosted) and has gone close at this level before. The reason he got the nod over Sir Gerry was that he fitted the stats better, comes her off a nice rest, and is a bigger price.
3.00 - Mamlook and Bernie The Bolt (each/way)
Fiendishly difficult to sort out. Deauville Flyer has plenty going for him, (still on up after an impressive win over a similar trip at York last time) but is too short to even consider. Overturn was one of the most progressive hurdlers in 2010 and signed off in May with a fine second to Eradicate in the Swinton Hurdle. The main snag is the draw for me, and that might just be enough to put me off him. MAMLOOK always runs well in theses races, got a deserves success in the Chester Cup last time, and should have no problems here off just a 4lbs higher mark. BERNIE THE BOLT was only 13th behind Mamlook but didn't handle Chester, needed the run and had an awful draw. He will be fitter today, has a good draw and should go nicely.
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