JACOBS’ Crackers
John Gosden’s colt, who had seemingly lost his way, came from last to first to take the Group Two prize from Home Of The Brave at Newbury. The latter made most of the running but was caught unaware by the Rab Havlinridden winner. The jockey said: “He’s always shown us a high level of ability but he’s had niggling problems throughout his career. He’s just lacked that bit of confidence.” Another talented horse on the comeback trail is Kings Fete who made all the running to win the Geoffrey Freer Stakes in what was a ruthless display A SUPERB tipping week last Sunday included 10-1 victor Castle Guard and three winners at Leicester. SUNDAY SERVICE players, I think the filly SPECTRE looks tremendous each-way value at a big price.
She is taken to build on her third in the Prix Jean Prat and account for the two British colts but even a place will yield a significant profit. THE WEEK AHEAD It’s all about the Knavesmire and the York Festival and I am hoping that the four-year-old FABRICATE makes the cut in the Betfred Ebor on Saturday at 4.00. Trainer Michael Bell has given his charge plenty of time to mature and his recent fourth behind Kinema was a cracking run.
The step up to 1m 6f looks made to measure and I have already backed the gelding at a huge price. But I shall also have a saver on the favourite IVAN GROZNY trained by Willie Mullins.
He romped home at Galway and is still well handicapped off 104.
The Juddmonte International Stakes on Wednesday has a red-hot favourite in Postponed but I am willing to oppose him with Dante winner WINGS OF DESIRE on his return to what is his best trip.
The Nunthorpe Stakes on Wednesday can see Aidan O’Brien land another big Group One prize with his three-yearold WASHINGTON DC.