The full analysis of yesterday's meeting will have to wait, but there were a few interesting horses. As far as the horses to follow list is concerned, no bets were placed yesterday. Even drifting to 9/4, Blue Bunting was too small a price to be fair, and she remains a no-bet until we see fairer prices. Clowance didn't get her preferred ground, but is now in foal to Oasis Dream and will, with regret be removed from the list. It was wonderful to see her running such a brave race in third. The third entry, Crystal Gal, was a non-runner. Havant was never likely to see out 1m4f and will stay on the list waiting for a 1m2f race with cut.
Today sees three horses running for the list:
Midsummer Fair, winner of the Wood Ditton, goes in a grade 2 conditions race at Doncaster (3.25) where the main competition is the progressive Buthelezi. He's available at a generous 5/1 and is drifting, with money coming for Alkimos. He's obviously progressive but has done less than the selection and will have to improve significantly in his third start. 2pt win.
Bourne runs in the 4.50 at Epsom, a 1m4f handicap. He's nicely in at the weights and will benefit from this longer trip. I'm happy to back him at 3/1, however, Zuider Zee is a Gosden horse I really rate and who strikes me as a significant danger. For the purposes of this format, I'm on Bourne, but I'll also have a reverse forecast and an each-way saver on Zuider Zee. 2pt win.
Finally, Laashak runs at Newcastle, in the maiden (8.30) and is justifiably favourite. This looks a decent race but if he's the horse I believe him to be he should dispatch this field with ease. 2pt win.
I'd also recommend having an eye on the juvenile race at Doncaster (4.30) in which Connect makes his debut for Michael Bell. He's a horse with an eye-catching pedigree and a decent run here could see him added to the list.
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