Newcastle
Betfred 'Watch Fred's Pushes On Betfred TV' Handicap 6f
(3yo+, 6f, Class 2, 16 runners)
I start here with an intriguing sixteen runner handicap and it's the progressive BARRACUDA BOY who appeals the most on form and current mark. This Bahamian Bounty colt is on the upgrade and seems to be progressing in all of his starts this season. His close up 3rd last time out at York was an excellent run and the handicapper thought so too and has raised him a further 3lbs but I'm sure that won't hinder his chances. A negative would be his age as three year olds seemingly don't have any real record in this race but the trainer Tom Dascombe is in electric form at present and I see a big run on the cards. He holds a respectable draw in 8, and so far as ground is concerned it seems he handles a varying degree of soft to firm, make no question about it, if he progresses again, breaks well and straightens in his running then a solid performance is expected. BARRACUDA BOY is a solid each way selection.
John Smith's Northumberland Plate (Heritage Handicap) 2m 19y
(3yo+, 2m 19y, Class 2, 20 runners)
Always a terrific spectacle and is the pinnacle race up north for staying types. We see the familiar few going for this prize once again and an excellent renewal is in prospect. I'm looking at a proven stayer and one with course and distance form indeed taking this prize last year. ILE DE RA is the selection and with stamina no issue, on ground that may well be on the soft side he has a few more positives in his favour. His last two runs undoubtedly have been extremely disappointing but a race like this where experience will count particularly running on a slower surface, coupled with the same handicap mark as winning this race last year, I think ILE DE RA is another solid each way selection.
Curragh
Paddy Power Sprint (Premier Handicap) 6f 63y
(3yo+, 6f 63y, 30 runners)
A huge cavalry charge where a draw bias may take shape but I'm looking at a talented four year old who probably is lacking the class of a top level sprinter but has still shown some interesting form this year. Indeed going down by a neck to Hitchens in his penultimate start and having course and distance form at the Curragh is a big positive. I'm also intrigued by Anastasia O'Brien who takes the ride on him, the daughter of trainer Aiden O'Brien and following in her brothers footsteps, she's obviously a natural in the saddle, claims 10 valuable pounds and with REPLY running off a mark of 107, which he has won off previously I honestly can't see this Oasis Dream colt out of the first four. I've always been a fan of this horse but he hasn't quite lived up to expectations. However, ground is no concern, track form is good and with Anastasia taking off valuable weight I see a huge run on the cards at a massive each way price.
Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1) 1m 4f
(3yo, 1m 4f, Class 1, 9 runners)
A speculate few quid will go on SUGAR BOY, he is the most interesting runner here and you just never know how much a three year old can improve. He is a beautiful bred Authorized colt and could be one of the most progressive in the field. He beat Libertarian and Galileo Rock in the Classic Trial at Sandown in April and there should be more to come from him stepping up in trip, so I'm backing him each way.
Betfred 'Watch Fred's Pushes On Betfred TV' Handicap 6f
(3yo+, 6f, Class 2, 16 runners)
I start here with an intriguing sixteen runner handicap and it's the progressive BARRACUDA BOY who appeals the most on form and current mark. This Bahamian Bounty colt is on the upgrade and seems to be progressing in all of his starts this season. His close up 3rd last time out at York was an excellent run and the handicapper thought so too and has raised him a further 3lbs but I'm sure that won't hinder his chances. A negative would be his age as three year olds seemingly don't have any real record in this race but the trainer Tom Dascombe is in electric form at present and I see a big run on the cards. He holds a respectable draw in 8, and so far as ground is concerned it seems he handles a varying degree of soft to firm, make no question about it, if he progresses again, breaks well and straightens in his running then a solid performance is expected. BARRACUDA BOY is a solid each way selection.
John Smith's Northumberland Plate (Heritage Handicap) 2m 19y
(3yo+, 2m 19y, Class 2, 20 runners)
Always a terrific spectacle and is the pinnacle race up north for staying types. We see the familiar few going for this prize once again and an excellent renewal is in prospect. I'm looking at a proven stayer and one with course and distance form indeed taking this prize last year. ILE DE RA is the selection and with stamina no issue, on ground that may well be on the soft side he has a few more positives in his favour. His last two runs undoubtedly have been extremely disappointing but a race like this where experience will count particularly running on a slower surface, coupled with the same handicap mark as winning this race last year, I think ILE DE RA is another solid each way selection.
Curragh
Paddy Power Sprint (Premier Handicap) 6f 63y
(3yo+, 6f 63y, 30 runners)
A huge cavalry charge where a draw bias may take shape but I'm looking at a talented four year old who probably is lacking the class of a top level sprinter but has still shown some interesting form this year. Indeed going down by a neck to Hitchens in his penultimate start and having course and distance form at the Curragh is a big positive. I'm also intrigued by Anastasia O'Brien who takes the ride on him, the daughter of trainer Aiden O'Brien and following in her brothers footsteps, she's obviously a natural in the saddle, claims 10 valuable pounds and with REPLY running off a mark of 107, which he has won off previously I honestly can't see this Oasis Dream colt out of the first four. I've always been a fan of this horse but he hasn't quite lived up to expectations. However, ground is no concern, track form is good and with Anastasia taking off valuable weight I see a huge run on the cards at a massive each way price.
Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1) 1m 4f
(3yo, 1m 4f, Class 1, 9 runners)
A speculate few quid will go on SUGAR BOY, he is the most interesting runner here and you just never know how much a three year old can improve. He is a beautiful bred Authorized colt and could be one of the most progressive in the field. He beat Libertarian and Galileo Rock in the Classic Trial at Sandown in April and there should be more to come from him stepping up in trip, so I'm backing him each way.
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