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GOSDEN’S FILLY CAN UNDERLINE HER CLASS
useful stepping stone to better things in the autumn. Earlier on at the Knavesmire, the ultra-competitive Sky Bet Extended Dash Handicap may go the way of Richard Fahey’s
(2.45) who bounced back to form last time out.
Meanwhile, (3.55) is the call in the staying handicap for Stuart Edmunds’ stable.
At Ascot, have a second look at the claims of (12.45) off top weight in the opener.
He should be double-figure odds, while
(3.05) may step up for Andrew Balding in the Group Three Valiant Stakes.
The last named should be at her peak following a free running third at Newcastle last time out.
The faster pace on here should see her settle better and produce a career best as she surely must to win this.
Former jump jockey Clive Cox continues to churn out the winners at all levels and his (1.40, nap) looks by far the best bet of the day ion the Tapeta at Wolverhampton.
This looks a fair race for this basement class six level but this three-year-old will be a realistic price off his light weight following a poor run at Windsor last time out.
However, the ground was way too fast for him that day and the return to this more forgiving surface off a lowly rating of just
72 looks far too good an opportunity to pass up.
Later on at the Midlands course, the veteran (3.25) may return to winning form.
Three times a winner this year, he probably has most to fear from the well-handicapped course and distance winner De Little Engine.