PRIZE GUY JACOB
Cats in line for three-timer
JACOB CATS bids for a three-timer in the Queen’s Prize at Kempton Park today (5.25), a race that sadly is now shown on satellite TV only.
He could be well handicapped, too, off a mark of 93 and with Silvestre de Sousa in the plate.
However, Magic Circle has been subject to several sizeable bets and adds real intrigue to a fiercely competitive contest.
The Snowdrop Fillies’ Stakes at 3.45 is the feature and John Gosden’s Laugh Aloud is really popular.
She rounded off last season with an easy victory in listed company at Newmarket and as a half-sister to Arlington Million winner Debussy, further progression will be expected of William Buick’s mount this season.
Materialistic hails from the patient Luca Cumani stable and punters like the fact Jamie Spencer teams up with his old boss.
At Haydock, Valhalla Brett Williams on the weekend racing shoulders top weight in the Challenger Series final at 3.15 but hails from the bang-in-form Colin Tizzard stable. A 6lb rise for his latest Taunton success looks fair but in a race with several intriguing chances, Midnight Maestro looks a real improver.
Behind The Wire and Fort Worth renew their rivalry in the Handicap Chase at 2.40 and punters have been sweet on both runners.
At Musselburgh, Soldier In Action goes for Mark Johnston in the valuable Queen’s Cup (3.35) having returned from Nicky Henderson’s charge after running in the Triumph Hurdle. Punters have got stuck in at 9-1.
The Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse on Monday (5.00) sees Our Duke as our 6-1 jolly. But Tiger Roll at 16-1 looks a good each-way shot, while Arbre De Vie is in to 20-1 from 25s.