The Newmarket trainer George Scott has a fine recent strike rate: two wins and a second from his last five runners in the past fortnight. He could well keep up that momentum on Monday, when three runners represent his Saffron Stables.
Scott believes that all three will run well – but is naturally cautious of predicting victories.
Of Concierge (Windsor 6.50), the trainer said on Sunday evening he is very hopeful the gelding will take a step forward from a promising debut when third on this track three weeks ago. Concierge was a 7-1 chance that day, but unfortunately the bookmakers have made him a short-priced favourite in the overnight betting for this second run.
In the apprentice riders’ race that opens the card, Advanced Virgo (Windsor 5.50) tries a 10-furlong trip after his three opening, unplaced runs at around a mile. Cheekpieces are being applied in an attempt to help bring about an improvement in form.
Perhaps the best bet of Scott’s three Monday contestants will be Strawberry Jack (Wolverhampton 6.40). Scott feels the 6lb weight concession his charge receives in this novice auction stakes from Light My Fire, probably the chief rival, could well tilt things in his favour.
Ayr 2.00 Nina Petrovna 2.30 B Fifty Two 3.05 Branscombe 3.35 Luis Vaz De Torres 4.05 Mythical Madness 4.40 Sultan Baybars 5.10 Claramara
Ripon 2.15 Murqaab 2.45 Majestic Appeal 3.20 Rosina 3.50 Dubai One 4.20 Kajaki 4.55 Snow Wind 5.25 Mr C
Windsor 5.50 Advanced Virgo 6.20 Magical Wish 6.50 Concierge 7.20 Kick On Kick On (nb) 7.50 Unveiling 8.20 Twenty Times 8.50 Sharp Practice
Wolverhampton 5.40 Balgowlah 6.10 Beleaguerment 6.40 Strawberry Jack (nap) 7.10 Anonymous John 7.40 Roser Moter 8.10 No I’m Easy 8.40 Gorham’s Cave 9.10 Maknifico
