A big day tomorrow with two of my tracker horses in action and my biggest bet of the year going on the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle.
I'm in a fantastic position with Angel Gabrial having initially taken 14s and then 10/1. Pique Sous was the favourite when the market was formed for the race on Monday but he wasn't declared at the 48hr stage. Everything went wrong for the selection in the Chester Cup in May when he was last early on and was asked to make headway around the outside of the field 4f out. He looked like winning in the straight but hung under pressure and was caught close him. Given the amount of energy the horse expended just getting to the lead the fact that he went so close to winning was a huge effort and I think he has stacks in hand of the handicapper. With a three pound claimer on tomorrow he is effectively only a couple of pounds higher and rates a good bet even at the 7/1 he is trading at now. I have topped up this evening.
My other bet is Starlight Serenade in the last on July course. I've backed this filly twice already this season and her win at Goodwood towards the end of May suggests she is still improving and this mile with it's uphill finish will really suit her. She's won on good ground and her sire was a proper fast ground beast so underfoot conditions shouldn't present any difficulties.
Northumberland Plate:
Angel Gabrial £20ew @ 14/1 and £50w @ 82/10 (won)
EBF Stallions Fillies' Handicap
Starlight Serenade £40w @ 5/1 (lost)
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