GO FOR PIZZICATO
PIZZICATO (3.40) can strike a blow for France in the Three-Year-Old All-Weather Championship at Lingfield.
The Dabirsim gelding has been firmly on the upgrade for Fabrice Chappet and outpointed Sicilla in Listed company at Chantilly recently.
That was a hot contest and this classy type can take another big step forward under worldc l ass rider Christophe Soumillon.
Fellow French raider AMADE BY GARRY OWEN (2.0) is very difficult to oppose in the Marathon.
Team Botti’s likable stayer slammed the talented Elegaic in a warm event at Chelmsford and will take some stopping with any repeat.
Andrew Balding can extend his winning streak with CROSSING THE LINE (2.30) in the fillies’ race.
Admirably consistent, the four-year-old put in another excellent shift when edging out the useful Glendevon at Kempton. Still progressive, the daughter of Cape Cross looks a value bet at odds of around 6-1 from a decent draw in Stall 3.
The shrewd Kingsclere handler can double up with STRAIGHT RIGHT (4.45) in the Mile. The five-year-old has a cracking all-weather record and caught the eye once again when a good second to Pinnata at Newcastle.
This lucrative prize has clearly been the target ever since and he can triumph for the allconquering Team King Power.
All the clues point to Hugo Palmer’s ENCRYPTED (3.05) in a trappy renewal of the Sprint.
The son of Showcasing edged out Intisaab in a strong course and distance Listed event and can follow up from a cracking draw.
I just can’t see past John Gosden’s WISSAHICKON (4.15) in the Easter Classic.
Simply the finest all-weather performer around, the son of Tapit can comfortably justify cramped odds in the hands of Frankie Dettori.
Gosden can also land the feature Burradon Stakes at Newcastle with DAARIK (3.20).
An impressive winner at Newcastle in November, the Tamayuz colt improved again when cruising past Chatham House at Kempton.
That is unlikely to be the limit of his ability and he can set up a possible 2000 Guineas bid by taking this Listed contest.