Today sees the culmination of an enthralling Royal Ascot. The Golden Jubilee (Group 1) is the highlight and all seemingly has fallen into place for Irish filly, Bewitched. The lack of a true top class sprinter, the soft going, her course and distance win last term, her recent good win over Zoffany and probably most pertinently, her jockey (Group 1 Johnny) signal a serious chance. While the value has diminished somewhat, I am quite happy to play at current odds (5/1). Up against her are a few decent sorts including notebook member, Bated Breadth. Highly progressive, today's move up in grade should be a stepping stone to success at this level later in the season. As his only blips have been with soft underfoot conditions, he could well be available at a decent price making a saver worthwhile (10s upwards).
The supporting card includes the ever riveting king of sprint handicaps, the Wokingham. Always like to have a go and shortlist this time comprises, Victoire de Lyphar (master trainer and favourites chance), Waffle (sprinter to follow), Nasri (Dandy again) and one from the other side, Gramercy (despite form, should handle going being by Whipper).
John Gosden had a great day yesterday and runs his emerging talented handicapper, Taqleed. Mr Gosden bravely pulled him from the Lincoln, when favourite due to the going and his patience may be rewarded this afternoon. It's his first time over this distance, but his breeding suggests he will stay (dam won Ribblesdale).
Finally, although not punting material due to prohibitive odds, Ballydoyle's Await the Dawn merits close scrutiny - will land a prize this summer!!!
Best of luck and many thanks to those who took the time to look in during the week!!
cheers....
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