2.30 Doncaster
I have been waiting for this horse to run again after 'flopping' on her last race when she finished 11/11 after being sent off the 7/4 fav. She took a keen hold and was slowly into stride as she was on her debut and when asked to quicken 2f out, she seemed to do so slowly. Hughes sent her back inside where there was no room and after being blocked twice, he let her cruise home under her own steam. This was the point in the race which, for me, highlighted the potential she had shown on debut when showing an electric turn of foot. At the pace they were travelling at the finish, Dreamwriter was back on the bridle at the back of the field but showed that she has a very high cruising speed and if getting a clearer run tomorrow, I would not be surprised to see this one win by a not inconsiderable margin.
2.45 Newbury
This looks like one of the tightest races of the day and cases could be made for many of these. Barbican is in very good form having won on his last 3 starts. He looks set to go close today but as already stated, many of these look in with a shout. Al Kazeem is the rightful favourite having only just been caught by Green Destiny last time out and he has been quite consistent this year. However the one I am siding with today is Beaten Up who is the least exposed after having only had 2 starts but he showed so much promise on the last occasion that I am willing to take a chance on him today. He is a half brother to Harris Tweed who has seemed to progress with age and I think Beaten Up may also do so. He is currently priced up at 11/2 and that does look short on all previous form, so I will wait to see if there are bigger prices in the morning and if not, this race is a no bet for me.
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