I would be telling a porkie if I said I was gripped by today's racing. I had a good look at the cards and have napped Kyzer Chief in the 4.00 at Catterick, a very honest and willing horse despite the row of 2s next to his name. If you are desperate for a bet this afternoon he's the one to be on but I am much more interested in the ante-post portfolio.
Had a review of the racing at Royal Ascot at the weekend and compiled my list of horses to follow from Flat racing's premier fixture. Ajaan (Tote Ebor), Conduit (Great Voltigeur), Fifteen Love (this Saturday at Sandown), Khateeb (Magnet Cup) and Raven's Pass (wherever) are all marked down as ones to follow.
It's worth waiting for the draw before backing Fifteen Love in the Toteswinger Handicap as a high one would be an advantage in a big field at Sandown but one horse from Royal Ascot who should be punted for theis weekend is Mad Rush in the Old Newton Cup at Haydock on Saturday. He was second to the cleverly ridden Sugar Ray at the Royal meeting but should be ideally suited by the strong pace and the long straight at the north west track. I bagged 11-2 with the Tote yesterday but I see 5's is still available. He has rock-solid form and would be another for the Tote Ebor short-list.
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