Weighed In
Peter Bell
Ayr, July 17th
PEREGIAN (56) showed nice acceleration to win the nursery, from the battling
TORTUGUERO. Both horses pulled well clear of the remainder. The key to the
winner seems to be fast ground and provided the handicapper doesn't get
carried away, there is more to come whilst the sun is out.
ENDLESS HALL (78) put up a Group 1 time, for a horse that seemed
unconsidered in the betting. Cumani, without the Aga Khan's horses this
year, is fighting for every victory at present and this horse could be the
stable star this year. He will be equally effective over 1m4f and whilst the
ground rides fast should be followed if / when stepping up in class.
Doncaster, July 19th
SUMMONER (68), returning to his favourite track for his third win out of
three here, he did this in nice style and a quick time. After niggling
injuries which hampered his preparation for the Guineas, this colt looks to
be set to make up for lost time now. Although he has won on softish ground,
a flat, galloping track and top of the ground seem to be the requirements
and Roger Charlton might try for some black type with him back here or at
York perhaps.
Kempton, July 19th
TAKWIN (63) took the 1m 5f maiden in some style and in an 'ahead of class'
time. He has come up against some useful types previously and, making all
here, he beat some animals from the big stables very convincingly. Tried at
1m 6f previously, this could now be his trip, but if left at 1m 4f expect
similar front-running tactics to be employed.
Yarmouth, July 19th
ROSSE (65) took the 7f fillies event in a quick time, without having the run
of the race and with a 4lb penalty to contend with. Over 7f she can pick up
black type, not necessarily against her own sex either. Like her half
sister, Rebecca Sharp, she is improving as she matures and expect the
ultra-shrewd Geoff Wragg to place her to maximum advantage.. (NB The May
Newmarket maiden, won by Meiosis, in which she came fourth has thrown up
several winners.)
Leicester, July 20th
ROYAL ARTIST (65) took the 7f handicap in eye-catching fashion. I hope this
was 'the plan' as the handicapper is likely to take a dim view of the 6
length victory. However, the quick time (despite being heavily eased), and
his acceleration to take victory could make him hard to keep tabs on in 7-8f
furlong handicaps over the next few weeks.
Newbury, July 21st
THREE POINTS (74) will have gone into a few notebooks after this 4 length
win in a course record time. He quickened nicely off a strong pace. Now his
correct trip has been sorted out he should progress into Group company on
the evidence of today.
Newbury, July 22nd
Pretty much ditto the above comments for AUENKLANG (76). A course record
time, quickening from the front and leaving some smart types trailing in his
wake. The Stanley Sprint Cup beckons for this unexposed Godolphin colt.
Ripon, July 22nd
Another of my (many) bugbears. How can the only race of the day to beat the
standard time be described as having a slow run first half? Go ask the
Racing Post. They must have fixed turbo chargers to MINI LODGE (66) for him
to have won in such a quick time. A change in tactics - held up instead of
bowling along - and a step up in trip seems to have worked the oracle here.
Jimmy Fitgerald knows the time of day when it comes to placing smart
handicappers, so expect more from this son of Grand Lodge.
To follow from this week:
MINI LODGE
AUENKLANG
THREE POINTS
ROYAL ARTIST (but check new handicap mark)
ROSSE
ENDLESS HALL
PEREGIAN / TORTUGUERO
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Peter Bell
Cyberworld having a ruck with me for getting lippy with the advertisers I
expect. Either that or incompetence on my part
Sorry
Peter