Review of the day

Bonny Kate ran a massive race in the Troytown – just as I expected…

Acapella Bourgeois was backed down to an unbelievable 7/4 at the off – but he fell before half way.

That left the race wide open – and when Bonny Kate breezed into the lead rounding the home turn, I really did think she might win.

The trouble is, she barely stays 3 miles – and the Navan hill is a killer.

When she didn’t go a few lengths clear, I feared the worse – and sure enough, Mala Beach cut her down on the run to the last.

It was still a huge effort – and I’m sure she’s capable of winning a big race.

Unfortunately, the days mentions didn’t do quite so well…

I was very keen on Goohar at Exeter – but he ran as if still needing it (which was what the market said, close to the off).

It was a similar story with Ubaltique (again support by a market drift).

I wouldn’t be surprised to see both horses winning, in the next couple of months…

I’m not so sure about Beast of Burden, however…

He was backed down to favouritism, at the off – and tanked his way through the race.

He traded at 1.5 in running – but didn’t get home.

It would be reasonable to think he also needed the run – and that might have been the case.
Conversely, his former ailments (assuming he had some), may not be former !

Mister Drifter was the first of the eye catchers to run – and he was disappointing.

I thought todays test might not be sufficient for him – but I still was very unimpressed.
So much so, I’m inclined to ditch him from the list (please Chris !).

Catching On however, was a completely different kettle of fish.

The horse has clearly been schooling over fences – as he gave his hurdles feet to spare.

He also found the trip far too short.

But he still travelled very well – and finished strongly.

Given the right test, he will be a near certainty !

Finally Zephyros Bleu was a faller at Uttoxeter – but he was already beaten when he came down…

Back over to the blog for the next few days then…

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