4.20 Sandown
bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
Winner £28,385
Pick: Viscount Nelson (win)
Asfare: Unlucky not to win on AW debut last season, but made
up for that by going unbeaten, for the rest of the year, including a hard
fought win at Royal Ascot; Beat subsequent Group 2 winner Wigmore Hall on both
occasions, and top notch prospect.
Black Spirit: Showed plenty of ability when finished in the
frame in Group races overseas (namely France) but struggled towards ends of
season and has a tough task on comeback (didn’t run well when fresh last year).
Kings Gambit: Really progressive through middle part of last
season, coming second at Royal Ascot then big handicap/Group 3; Not found a win
since, and while not for lack of trying, does seem vulnerable to more
progressive sort.
Shamali: Beginning to deliver on promise of two seasons ago,
winning listed contest on AW in game fashion; As pleasing as that must have
been (will improve) this a far tougher race back on turf.
Viscount Nelson: Improved with time last year, finishing
close up in the Irish Guineas and Prix Ju Jcokey Club before almost catching
Twice Over in the Eclipse Stakes over this C&D; Could progress more this
season and more than suitable race for him here.
Nouriya: Was in some fine form last year, deifying a penalty
to bring up her hat-trick and record a Listed double in the John Musker
Fillies' Stakes; Only seventh in Prix L’Opera at back end of last year but
better can be expected in four year old season.
VERDICT: A good race and one that may turn into a match
between Asfare, Nourya and VISCOUNT NELSON, who came so close to catching Twice
Over in the Coral Eclipse when last seen.
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