Thursdays Fancies
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1:20 Taunton - Corum EW
One of Gosdens potential Derby horses last year and was well touted when winning on his return as a 3yo. Since disappointed and shown very little in his latest start. Ground should be ideal tomorrow and I'd hazard a guess this horse will improve with age. K Waldron does well with her horses at Taunton (33% S/R) and she has a 28% SR with her hurdles. Corum gets the 4yo allowance along with an additional 5lbs taken off his back by a very able claimer in Sam Jones. I can't believe this will be anywhere near the 14/1 priced up in the Racing Post, and I'll be considering a large-stake EW bet.
1:40 Ludlow - Dancing Bay
Is getting on in years now and this classy 10yo begins his chasing career under the hands of Mick Fitzgerald who is riding like a demon of late. Henderson has a terrific record at Ludlow, and holds a 20% record with his Chasers at the track. The ground will be ideal for Dancing Bay tomorrow and he looks a decent price in a pretty competetive beginners chase.
3:35 Nad Al Sheba - Bahiano
Always runs well here and is somewhat of an unlucky horse despite his distinct level of ability. Made a pleasing return to action at Wolverhampton 13 days ago over 6 furlongs, and remains off a fair mark for his return to Dubai. Clive Brittain has his string in good form and Willie Supple picks up the ride. Looksa big price at 13/2 and should go close.
4:05 Nad Al Sheba - Mount Hadley NAP
Wasn't fancied when springing a 40/1 shock on turf in England last time out, the horse he beat that day was the well fancied Cabinet (Since won on his next start beating one of Marcus Tregonnings better juveniles). Trained by Ed Dunlop over in England this horse clocked a markedly good time on his second start which wouldn't see him out of place in a Derby lineup. He's got alot of scope and prospect for his 3yo career and should be capable of taking this race. Champlain looks a quirky animal and a couple of the others may need the run. Mick Kinane takes the ride and this is an absolute huge price at 12/1 in the RP.
4:35 Nad Al Sheba - Expensive
Chris Walls' filly did the seemingly impossible when lowering the colours of Flashy Wings in the Watership Down Sales race, and suffered because of that last year. Wall believes his filly wasn't sparkling on the gallops last year and everything went against her, she had hot company to contest in and she just wasn't her usual self. I've read some reports recently that this filly has been blasting up the polytrack over in England and will be sent over here with races in mind in which they plan to win with her. She looks on a fair enough mark and an excellent price of 10/1 to boot, Ted Durcan does the steering and the ground should suit perfectly.
5:05 Nad Al Sheba - Speedy Sam
Is one of the best AW horses over in England and this reliable stick has run some fantastic races this winter for Karl Burke. Has been shipped over to Dubai to contest some valuable handicaps and he isn't out of place here. Looks of a decent mark for this UAE Debut and Pat Smullen takes the ride. If he handles this surface he will take some peging back, and I'd be betting on him doing so at a huge 8/1.
6:05 Nad Al Sheba - Parole Board
Lightly raced sort who was ridden with a high degree of confidence on his first run back for Satish Seemar, he won very easily over C&D and looks on top of his game. Ted Durcan again takes the ride (Successful on him last time up) and he's got the scope to find further improvement and I'd bet on him doing so at a rather generous 11/2, Hattan however looks a big threat if his latest UK run is anything to go by.