What a great day of racing ahead of Saturday with York (where I will be), Ascot and Chester being the best cards on offer. The John Smith’s Cup at York and the Summer Mile at Ascot as the big races of the day. Free Horseracing Tips for Saturday, from Racing Diary.
York John Smiths Cup on Saturday
York….
We will kick off with York….Free Horseracing Tips for Saturday (will keep it short today)
2:00 York, Harlech Castle, Win. This is a straight match in my book between Cornus and Harlech Castle. Alan McCabe has got the best out of Cornus again but Harlech Castle just keeps on winning and I think he is still on a decent mark. Jim Boyle has booked Ryan Moore which is in my view significant.
3:05 York Demolition, Win. Last time out Richard Fahey’s first string was second in the Old Newton Cup, although some way behind the winner that one was a blot on the handicap, so with that out of the equation Demolition ran a very good race. Off this mark therefore I think he is still quite competitive. In my view this is a very tough race but Demolition from the yard who knows how to win it is my pick here.
3:40 York, Drunken Sailor, Win (NAP). There may be a few drunken sailors in the crowd, but the horse is a decent sort. Kieren Fallon takes the ride for his primary stable of Luca Cumani and I think this is the best bet on the card here. He was second in the Northumberland Plate last time, to Overturn, this is form I think is rock solid and over the same trip, 1m 6f Drunken Sailor can win at York on Saturday.
4:50 York, Dubai Media, Win.Last time out this one was eight in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot. This is well below that level, in fact it is a maiden that really should go to Ed Dunlop’s three year-old. What price, that is the question?
Fallon Rides at York
Here is the Racing Diary Weekend Horseracing Podcast……
Ascot….
2:50 Ascot Summer Mile, Premier Loco, Win. Back to form last time, winning The Criterion Stakes (group 3) last time out at Newmarket. Another Group 2 here can go to Chris Wall’s stable star, with an official mark of 119 he is the one to beat.
Chester….
2:15 Chester, Lord Shanakill, Win. Last time out he was outclassed by Starspangledbanner. That was group one and he may or may not be a group one animal but this is his level and I really like him here.
3:20 Chester, City Wall Stakes, Borderlescott, Win. Last year Borderlescott won this, just and I think he will follow up again. A very shrewd move by Robin Bastiman in the booking of the in form Tom Queally (Big Newmarket double Thursday).
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