Some more inclement weather greets race goers for day
four of the Royal Ascot meeting. The sun is due to come out again this
afternoon.
The feature on the day is the Coronation Stakes, a group
one over a mile. Mick Channon the only trainer to deny the powerful O'Brien
stable a clean sweep of the classics has two excellent runners in the race and
could come away with the winner.He saddles Irish 1000 guineas winner, Simitar
and the Dettori ridden, Laugh Out Loud. This is a race which will go a long way
to sort out who the is best three year old filly. The filly that I like is
Homecomig Queen who romped home at Newmarket on ground similar to that of today. I
think that she is worth a bet.
In the King Edward
VII Stakes I am confident that Astrology will be a difficult horse to beat. His
third in the Epsom Derby behind stable mate, Camelot should be enough to see
him home here. He led the field in the Derby and had most of them off the bit into
the stretch. He finished well clear of Thought Worthy, who opposes him again.
His win on soft ground in the Dee Stakes in his penultimate start was
impressive. His biggest danger could come from the Henry Cecil inmates, Noble
Mission and Thomas Chippendale. Noble Mission is a full brother to the Mighty
Frankel and Thomas Chippendale is doing good work at home.
The opening event is the Albany Stakes over 6 furlongs
and most of the serious money has been for Newfangled. He does look like the
likely winner even though many scribes are suggesting that The Gold Cheongsam will find good support
today and could win this. He is currently at 14/1 and represents solid each way
value. Another who comes in to the reckoning is Agent Allison a 6/1 shot.
A horse who has been especially prepared for a race today
is Mijhaar who runs in the Wolferton Handicap over 2000mts at 5.25 (SA time) It
has been receiving continued support and should be considered.
The Queen has another's chance of reaching the winners
circle with Estimate in the Queens Vase G3. Michael Stout trains the daughter
of Monsun with leading Royal Ascot rider, Ryan Moore,in the saddle. The form
horse in the race is Athens but there is reportedly a stamina doubt with him.
The well bred Minimum Risk is also finding support and looks to have more
stamina than others.
Until later when the champagne kicks in......... again !
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