RULER HAS CUP MEASURE
JAMES DOYLE, successful in last weekend’s Qipco 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas, can enjoy more celebration with One Ruler at Ascot.
ONE RULER (4.05, nap, ITV4), a respectable sixth behind Poetic Flare in last year’s 2,000 Guineas, takes a huge drop in grade in today’s Tote Victoria Cup.
Admittedly, he carries a big weight, but he has some excellent credentials – including last time out when third behind Real World, last year’s impressive Hunt Cup winner, at Meydan in January.Aratus, far too keen on his recent start, represents the value at 16-1 to make the frame.
FLYIN’ SOLO (1.45, ITV4) lost his way at the end of last season but a repeat of his running at York when beating Propriety will enable him to take the opener.
After some impressive performances earlier last year AL AASY (2.20, ITV4) failed to deliver as the season progressed.
Officially rated 8lb superior to his nearest rival, the gelding is worth another chance with many question marks over his rivals.
The consistent STRAWBERRI (3.30, ITV4) remains on a winnable mark in the EBF Fillies’ Handicap.
At Lingfield WALK OF STARS (2.40, ITV4) gets the vote in the SBK Derby Trial Stakes.
Last year his trainer Charlie Appleby took the same route with Derby winner Adayar, who finished second behind Third Realm before victory at Epsom.
Aidan O’Brien, on target with his Chester runners, can enjoy further success with
EMILY DICKINSON (3.15, ITV4) in the SBK Oaks Trial Stakes.
The daughter of the Irish Oaks winner Chicquita is improving with experience.
After being denied a clear run last time out
EX GRATIA (2.05, ITV4) is worth another chance in the SBK Handicap.
SYMPHONY PERFECT (3.50, ITV4) will be ready for the SBK Chartwell Stakes after a fine second to Tippy Toes at Chelmsford nine days ago.
The booking of the 5lb claimer Mark McDonagh will enable Scottish Champion Hurdle winner ANNA BUNINA (3.00, treble, ITV4) to confirm her running at Ayr with West Cork, at Haydock.