KYLLANG ROCK CAN STRIKE AGAIN
Kyllang Rock can secure backto-back victories in the Eddie And Violet Smith Conditions Stakes at Beverley tomorrow.
James Tate's charge ended a lengthy barren spell when winning at Leicester last month and with his confidence riding highandtheconditionsofTuesday's five-furlong heat in his favour, he could well follow up.
The five-year-old has been highly tried, running well at Group and Listed level on a coupleofoccasions,buthadhis campaigncurtailedlasttermat an early stage and made little impact on his return after 339 days off track.
Kyllang Rock then had another lengthy break before liningupatNottingham,wherehe managed to prevail by a neck despite tiring a little at the finish.
He should be fitter for the run - and given he boasts the highestratinginthefield,itwill be disappointing if he cannot strike gold.
RebelSoldierBoyisdifficult toopposeintheBeverleyAnnualBadgeholdersNoviceAuction Stakes. David O'Meara's colt made his debut only a week ago at Redcar - and shaped with a good deal of promise in finishing second.
ThesonofSepoycamehome strongly from the rear on that occasion, and Beverley's uphill finishshouldbringoutthebest in him.
The Marco Botti-trained Aljari is fancied to complete his hat-trick in the Bet In Play At Totesport.com Handicap at Chelmsford.
A fourth-placed finish on his racecourse introduction at Lingfield in May was not without promise, but it was neverthelesssomethingofasurprise to see him win so emphatically on his second start at Wolverhampton in July.
He proved that victory was no fluke when landing short odds at this venue last month, and it will be interesting to see how he fares as he enters the handicap arena from a perch of 90.
The step up to seven furlongs should not be viewed as a hindrance.
Oslo gets the nod in the Extra Places At totesport.com Nursery.
A son of Gleneagles out of the top-class racemare Intercontinental, it is fair to say this Sir Michael Stoute inmate has notreallyupheldfamilyhonour thus far - with his three efforts in novice company nothing to write home about.
However, he has been gelded since his latest effort when third at Goodwood and he is also fitted with a visor for the first time.
It will be disappointing, given his breeding, if he is unable towinfromanopeningmarkof 75.JohnGosden'sGoodTidings rates the best bet of the afternoon at Lingfield.
Favourite backers had their fingers burnt when he could finish only third on his Salisbury debut recently, but those who keep the faith can be rewardedwithvictoryintheVisit attheraces.com Novice Stakes.