The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Commanding victory on cards for Johnston
Return to Beverley looks sure to yield third win for youngster
It is almost impossible to oppose VICTORY COMMAND in the opening Racing UK In Glorious HD Novice Auction Stakes at Beverley.
Mark Johnston’s youngster has been placed on each of his five starts to date including two victories.
He was third in the Brian Yeardley Two Year Old Trophy here on his penultimate start, so it was no surprise to see him get back on the winning trail on his return to the Westwood a week ago.
Victory Command clearly likes the place and this looks a gilt-edged opportunity for him to secure win number three before stepping up in class.
The Middleham maestro is also likely to be among the winners at Brighton, with ON A MAY DAY bidding for a second successive course and distance verdict in the bet365.com Handicap.
Following a couple of fair efforts in defeat at Wolverhampton and Yarmouth, this daughter of Choisir was not winning out of turn when bolting up by seven lengths last week.
Given the ease of her success, it is hardly surprising she is sent back into the fray swiftly under the mandatory 6lb penalty, as the handicapper is sure to hand her a significant rise once given the chance.
SELECTIONS
BEVERLEY: 2.00 Victory Command, 2.30 Relight My Fire, 3.00 Be Perfect, 3.30 Detachment, 4.00 Reveleon, 4.30 Court Of Justice, 5.00 Pearl Noir.
BRIGHTON: 2.15 Nifty Niece, 2.45 More Than Likely, 3.15 Tawaafoq, 3.45 On A May Day, 4.15 Grasmere, 4.45 Full Suit, 5.15 Widnes.
DOUBLE: Victory Command and On A May Day