Tough sprinter to call tune yet again at Thirsk
MECCA’S HOT STEPS (1.20) was just held by an Archie Watson raider at
Ayr and she can gain due
QAYSAR
Ostilio. recompense for shrewd trainer Michael Dods.
There are also four races on the TV from Salisbury and there’s a couple of eye-catching bets. Feature contest is the Group 3 Sovereign Stakes where a return to this stiffer track will suit DUKE OF HAZZARD (3.25).
Paul and Oli Cole’s horse has been running well in defeat but the conditions of this event give him a chance to sink likely the likely jolly Motakhayyel. LORD TENNYSON (1.40) has also failed to produce the goods this term with a couple of f lops at Ascot. It might simply be that he’s not quite as good as John Gosden thinks he is but the master handler rarely gets it wrong and he’s found a little opportunity to get the yak’s career back on track.
There are nine races down by the riverside at Windsor and the best bet on the card is ROYAL APPOINTMENT (3.50).
Look no further than Robert Cowell when it comes to sprinters and the three-year-old can get off the mark after two second-place finishes under Luke Morris.
ITV are also showing two races from the Curragh and MILLISLE (3.40) can win the Phoenix Sprint. Jessica Harrington’s charge won’t be much of a price but has been found out over longer trips and this six furlongs is more her bag.
Michael Bell is sending Royal Ascot winner THE LIR JET (3.10) over for the Phoenix Stakes and the Qatar Racing beast can win the prize, even though the yard can’t call on retained rider Oisin Murphy and have to
rely on Oisín Orr.