Prince to reign on return home
GLOBETROTTING star
PRINCE OF ARRAN
should make it a happy homecoming in the Betway Sagaro Stakes (2.40) at Newcastle.
He doesn’t spend much time in Britain as he racks up the miles in some of the world’s top staying races.
Charlie Fellowes’ ace (right) was placed in the Melbourne Cup for the second time in November and on his most recent start he was third in a valuable handicap in Saudi Arabia.
He was runner-up behind Withhold in the Northumberland Plate over today’s course and distance a couple of years ago when trying to give 8lb to Roger Charlton’s stayer.
Last season’s third behind Royal Line at Kempton came over 1m4f but he can reverse the form over today’s longer trip.
A solid pace in this two-mile contest will help Prince Of Arran. Have 1pt each-way at the
8-1 with Coral and Ladbrokes.
The big race of the day is obviously the QIPCO 2,000 Guineas (3.35).
Last year’s champion two-year-old Pinatubo takes such a chunk out of the market there are some tempting each-way prices on offer.
If the Godolphin ace runs up to last season’s form he will probably win, but a few of his rivals might have improved more over the winter.
KINROSS is one of those. He was sent off favourite for the Vertem Futurity Trophy after bolting up on his Newmarket debut.
Nothing went right for him that day when fifth behind Kameko but he is a horse of great potential.
Have 0.5pts each-way at the generally-available
16-1.