3.10 Newbury
Boomerang Bob: Out early as a 2yo, winning only minor event
at Kempton before being beaten at Windsor, but then ran two screamers in
Norfolk Stakes and Prix Du Bois; Both strong events but over 5 furlongs on good
ground so stamina is the worry.
Bronterre: Followed cosy debut win with destruction of solid
Listed field at Goodwood last time, with Gimcrack second Justineo left for dead
(just behind was solid Nayarra) and even better effort when fourth behind
Parish Hall in Dewhurst last year; That makes him form pick and with yard in
from, tops the shortlist.
Caspar Netscher: One of the stars of last season, winning
Gimcrack and Mille Reef Stakes after strong efforts in Listed/Group 3 races;
Only fifth and eighth in Middle Park Stakes & Breeders’ Cup respectively
but got blocked for a clear run at Newmarket and may have been feeling end of a
long season in America; Good chance on form.
Rebellious Guest: Impressive in winning twice at Windsor
last season but well exposed when he tackled group company, firstly in the
Coventry and then in the Middle Park Stakes; Needs to improve.
Spiritual Star: Most impressive maiden win (second start)
when romping home over C&D from the front, coming home unchallenged, but
swallowed up when the going got serious in the Dewhurst and will need to be
better than that here.
AON Greenham Stakes (Group 3) (Str) (Class 1) (3YO only)
Winner £31,190
Advice: 4 pts win Bronterre (8/11 Hills, Power)
Boomerang Bob: Out early as a 2yo, winning only minor event
at Kempton before being beaten at Windsor, but then ran two screamers in
Norfolk Stakes and Prix Du Bois; Both strong events but over 5 furlongs on good
ground so stamina is the worry. Bronterre: Followed cosy debut win with destruction of solid
Listed field at Goodwood last time, with Gimcrack second Justineo left for dead
(just behind was solid Nayarra) and even better effort when fourth behind
Parish Hall in Dewhurst last year; That makes him form pick and with yard in
from, tops the shortlist. Caspar Netscher: One of the stars of last season, winning
Gimcrack and Mille Reef Stakes after strong efforts in Listed/Group 3 races;
Only fifth and eighth in Middle Park Stakes & Breeders’ Cup respectively
but got blocked for a clear run at Newmarket and may have been feeling end of a
long season in America; Good chance on form.Rebellious Guest: Impressive in winning twice at Windsor
last season but well exposed when he tackled group company, firstly in the
Coventry and then in the Middle Park Stakes; Needs to improve.Spiritual Star: Most impressive maiden win (second start)
when romping home over C&D from the front, coming home unchallenged, but
swallowed up when the going got serious in the Dewhurst and will need to be
better than that here.
VERDICT: A race that has had some lustre taken from it with
the absence of once raced pair Top Offer and Tales Of Grimm due to soft ground. This leaves BRONTERRE as the outstanding
choice in the field, with his fourth in the Dewhurst looking like strong form
having already been advertised by stablemate Trumpet Major winning the Craven
in good style earlier this week. With his stable having won with three of the
last 5 runners sent here, he’s taken to continue their good start to the
season. Caspar Nescther deserves respect on the best of last season’s form,
where 7 furlongs always looked like it would suit.
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