Magical Morning for Inhaler (Reviews & Preview)

REVIEWS

It was nice to get off to a great start on Wednesday with the Karl Burke trained Inhaler winning the first at Pontefract when holding on to win by a neck at odds of 100/30. The writing was on the wall for my next two as both Sands Of Giza and Sparkling Olly went for a walk in the betting and both disappointed. The last was the mount of good old Frankie Dettori, he seems to get better with age this man as he rode the perfect race on Magical Morning. The John Gosden colt was very impressive and can hopefully step up a level this season. 

PREVIEW

19:30 Thu 11 June 2020 Yarmouth 

I have two trackers in this race and have been looking forward to the exciting Charlie Appleby colt Man Of Promise since July last season when he ran a stormer to finish third in a bunch finish to Mums Tipple at Ascot. You would have to be a fool to bet against the well-thought-of Into Mischief colt but yes I will be having a small each-way speculative bet on John Gosden's Thebian just in case Man Of Promise disappoints. The Kingman colt was a £230,000 breeze-up purchase and to be honest, showed very little on debut at Chelmsford last September but hopefully will sneak a place here. 

EYE-CATCHES 

15:40 Tuesday 02 June 2020 Newcastle -

Lost My Sock is a 2-year-old chestnut colt trained by Tim Easterby for owners Ryedale Partners No 4 and was bought for 21,000 euros at the October 2019 Orby Sale. At this early stage of the season, it’s hard to say how strong the races are so not much to go on this week. You could say jockey David Allen definitely earned his money on this Bungle Inthejungle colt as Lost My Sock looked like he was half asleep when coming out the stalls, ridden from the start the 7/1 shot ran on and wasn’t beaten far in the end in what was promising debut but will need to be quicker out the stalls next timeout. 

15:05 Tuesday 02 June 2020 Newcastle - 

I had my eye on a few in this race but I guess the most obvious one is the Karl Burke trained Significantly who went off 3/1 favourite. The Garswood colt was purchased for £52,000 at the Goffs Premier Yearling Sale in August 2019. Significantly was away well and held up in midfield, I think jockey Ben Curtis was in two minds on which way to go but once out in the open Significantly picked up well and ran on to finish a close second. Sound Reason and Fools Rush In are also worth a look next timeout. 

13:50 Thursday 04 June 2020 Newmarket 

This looked a pretty nice contest. To be honest, a number of these 2-year-olds caught the eye. The winner, Eye Of Heaven, is a nice type for Mark Johnston. The first three should pick up a win soon. 

The one I have put in my trackers is the Roger Teal's Dark Angel colt Gussy Mac who was purchased for £52,000 at the Goffs Premier Yearling August Sale. This April foal was slowly away (which can be forgiven for his first run) and was then settled in at the back of the field by jockey Jason Watson before making headway a few furlongs out to finish a never nearer sixth. I hope Gussy Mac can settle down next start and hopefully pick up a race for Roger Teal. 

Thanks for reading and stay safe.

Three-year-old (3yo) Horses to Follow in 2020 (Part 3)

THRONE HALL is by Kingman (GB) out of Appearance (GB), trained by K A Ryan and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum. The Kingman Bay Colt didn’t show any sign of inexperience on debut at Haydock last August when finishing third to the experienced Atheeb. I wouldn't say the form of this race is anything special even though the fifth that day King Carney does look a nice prospect after winning the Silver Tankard Stakes at Pontefract. Hopefully, with a good winter behind him, he will pick up a Maiden this season. 

THEBIAN is by Kingman (GB) out of Amarillo Starlight (IRE), trained by John Gosden and owned by Ms. Hissa Hamdan Al Maktoum. Not much to go on with this Kingman Bay Colt but I just have a hunch the £230,000 Breeze up purchase could be better than what he showed on his debut at Chelmsford last September. Thebian was weak in the betting and crawled out the stalls but still managed to get back to the lead and used a lot of energy doing so before fading the final furlong and finishing at the back of the field. I will be checking for any support next time out after a few months off the track. 

TOMOUH is by Dubawi (IRE) out of Sundrop (JPN), trained by Saeed Bin Suroor owned by Godolphin. I won’t be giving up just yet on this Dubawi Filly despite a pretty average performance at Newmarket last August. The winner that day was the talented Powerful Breeze who finished second in the Fillies Mile. Tomouh was well-backed on debut but could never land a blow and was soundly beaten, the support and the fact she had a few nice entries make me think better was expected that day. Dam Sundrop ended her career with a win and an official rating of 112 the highlight being the Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares). A step up in trip will hopefully bring the improvement needed to get a win on the board. 

TOP CLASS ANGEL is by Dark Angel (IRE) out of Expensive Date (GB), trained by Richard Hannon Jr and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum. The 240,000 Euro Dark Angel bay Filly purchased from the 2018 Orby Sales looks a nice type for Richard Hannon despite still being a Maiden. Her two runs last season both showed a win will come sooner rather than later. Top Class Angels last run at Haydock was a bit unlucky I thought as she was drawn out wide and had to be settled at the back by Pat Dobbs, losing a few lengths in doing so. The winner West End Girl won the Sweet Solera Stakes for Mark Johnston a couple of runs later as for Top Class Angel she was staying on under a considerate ride and looks a nice type for the new season. 

TURAATH is by Oasis Dream (GB) out of Fadhayyil (IRE), trained by C Hills and owned by Mr. Hamdan Al Maktoum. The Oasis Dream Bay Filly was a bit clueless over the first few furlongs on her debut at Leicester last September. The price she went off was a sign she would come on for her first run at the racecourse. Dam Fahdhayyil was pretty decent with an official rating of 110 the highlight winning the Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (Listed) race as a 3-year-old. Turaath will hopefully know more next timeout and the market could be the key to her chances this season. 

VILLAIN'S VOICE is by Poet's Voice (GB) out of Balayage (IRE), trained by Roger Varian and owned and bred by Promenade Bloodstock Limited. The homebred Poet’s Voice Colt had one run last season at Yarmouth in July. Villain’s Voice was well backed from 9/4 down to 15/8 and looked professional in his job when finishing a decent third to the experienced Mark Johnston Colt Iffraaz. Hopefully, Villain’s Voice can pick up a Maiden early this season. Thanks for reading and look out for my unraced 3-year-olds to follow.

Hot 2-Year-Old Trainers To Follow In September

I can't believe that we are nearly in September and the 2-year-old races will be winding down over the coming months. As I said the flat is winding down but it's not over until the fat lady sings and there is plenty of time to make some money. 

So, which trainers will be banging out the winners till she sings? Step forward Mr Clive Cox who over the past two Septembers has kept his 2-year-olds in great form. Let's take a look at the stats. In 2017 Clive Cox had seven runners with four winners and two placed including Awesome and Snazzy Jazzy who won the Tattersalls Ireland Super Auction Sales Stakes race at Curragh. 2018 wasn't much different with Clive having eight runners with five winning and another placed. Hopefully, this month will be the same. Two Clive Cox horses I will be looking forward to seeing out again is Positive who will be winning again soon and the exciting It’s Good To Laugh who will be getting his first win on the board soon for owners Paul and Clare Rooney. 

Next on the Hotlist for September is John Gosden who loves a 2-year-old winner this month. A few pointers in the right direction here though. Has to be in Maiden and Novice races only, plus the distance is 1 mile to 1 mile 1 furlong and also under 15/2. In 2017, he had four winners out of eleven runners with another three placed. Winners included the sadly departed Roaring Lion and Crossed Batton who won at Sandown. One I am really looking forward to seeing out soon is the Ms Hissa Hamdan Al Maktoum owned Thebian Kingman colt who cost £230,000 and is entered in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes at Doncaster.

Charlie Hills could be another worth following in September with his 2-year-olds. As always just Novice and Maiden races and priced under 15/2. In 2017, he had six winners out of twelve runners that's an amazing 50 per cent strike-rate and in 2018 he had ten runners with four winning. Dulas could be a dark horse to look out for in September, I think I may have put this on as a horse to follow. Finished a respectable sixth on debut at Newmarket in July and is highly thought of by trainer Charlie Hills. 

Trainers are creatures of habit and Richard Hughes 2017 and 2018 September stats for his 2-year-old horses in Novice and Maiden races are exactly the same. In 2017 Richard had nine runners with three winning and another one placed and of course the same for 2018. One course he seems to like is Chelmsford with three winners and another placed out of four horses he has sent there, all winners in this month have been under 15/2. Three to look out for are Maori Knight an 82,000 euro Camelot colt. Lady Lynetta an 80,000 euro Tamayuz filly and unraced Kyllachy colt called Rathagan. 

Thanks for reading and good luck.