We have a strange looking market for the Geoffrey Freer Stakes at Newbury tomorrow. Mount Athos is a nice horse who seems to have improved this year and was impressive last time out in a handicap at York, but most bookies are making him favourite for the race ahead of the likes of Brown Panther, who was beaten by just 4L in the King George last month, and St Leger winner Masked Marvel. The latter has been a tad disappointing this season but this is his first run over more than 12f, and the Leger showed that he really appreciates a trip. I fancy Brown Panther more though. His run at Ascot was a very nice effort and I think he's progressed this year. He was second at Doncaster last September but Masked Marvel kind of got first run and didn't put any lengths into him in the last couple of furlongs of that race. He was also runner-up in this race last year. When I aim to back two horses for a race I do like to err on having more or at least the same amount on the bigger priced of the pair but I do prefer Brown Panther for this contest. Mount Athos makes the race from a punting point of view however and I'll be happy if either win.
Geoffrey Freer Stakes:
Brown Panther £55w @ 27/10 (lost)
Masked Marvel £35w @ 5/1 (lost)
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