Neil Morrice shares all of his finest bets and ideas for Saturday’s racing coming your manner from Newmarket, Haydock Park, Ripon and Chelmsford Metropolis on 28 September 2024.
NEWMARKET
Race 1 No10 MAGIC LOVE (Every Approach)
Coach: Harry Charlton – Jockey: Trevor Whelan
MAGIC LOVE landed a raffle when encountering simple floor for the primary time at Thirsk. The Starspangledbanner filly strikes up in distance and grade for this Class2 nursery however has executed nicely since that first profession success.
Race 3 JUDDMONTE CHEVELEY PARK STAKES ( Group 1)
No2 BABOUCHE
Coach: Ger Lyons – Jockey: Colin Keane
Two unbeaten in three fillies from Eire can dominate this vital 1,000 Guineas trial, with BABOUCHE simply most well-liked to LAKE VICTORIA. By Frankel out of a Showcasing mare, Lake Victoria packed too highly effective a punch for Simmering on the finish of the Moyglare and may relish this stiff end on a primary go to to HQ. Nonetheless, she might already be in search of an extended journey than 1200 metres, and Kodiac filly BABOUCHE ought to have an excessive amount of toe for her. The choice confirmed when beating Whistlejacket within the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes that she’s out of the highest drawer, and within the colors of the sponsors seems the one to be on.
Race 4 JUDDMONTE MIDDLE PARK STAKES (Group 1)
No8 WHISTLEJACKET (Nap)
Coach: Aidan O’Brien – Jockey: Ryan Moore
If BABOUCHE lands the Cheveley Park it is going to present a notable enhance to the claims of Coolmore’s WHISTLEJACKET on this scorching contest. The chestnut embarks on a seventh outing of the season having began favorite on every event. His newest dominating triumph within the Prix Morny at Deauville was gained in testing French floor, and the prevailing stamina-sapping situations make me extra assured he can take the spoils as the most effective guess on the cardboard.
Race 5 BET365 CAMBRIDGESHIRE HANDICAP
No26 ROI DE FRANCE (Every Approach)
Coach: John Gosden – Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Unexposed three-year-olds have a great general file within the first leg of the autumn double, and whereas I’m unsure that he’s a Group horse within the making ROI DE FRANCE can nonetheless show the way in which to go. The son of Sea The Stars hasn’t run in situations like this, however he brings a lovely profile to the desk, having run right into a helpful opponent when held by James Webb on handicap bow at Yarmouth. Whereas that run proves he stays 9 furlongs, the truth that he’s out of a mare by Dansili factors to him dealing with the delicate, and on only a fifth profession begin he might simply be a blot on the handicap. MYTHICAL GUEST claimed a minor cheque in the identical Yarmouth contest and will hit the board at for much longer odds. THIS SONGFORYOU impressed on his newest begin and needs to be revered for Emet Mullins beneath a 4lb penalty, whereas DUAL IDENTITY and the 2022 winner MAJESTIC might additionally get into the shake-up and at massive double-figure costs.
Prediction: 1st ROI DE FRANCE, 2nd This Songforyou, third Majestic, 4th Twin Identification, fifth Legendary Visitor
Race 7 No11 YORKSHIRE (Every Approach)
Coach: Ed Bethell – Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
YORKSHIRE flashed dwelling when second to Persuasion at Haydock to substantiate he’s reaching the identical stage of type as when scoring at Thirsk and ending second at Doncaster within the early summer time. He goes to submit off a comparatively mild marketing campaign, and together with his coach shelling out the winners is one to enormously respect.
HAYDOCK PARK
Race 1 No10 WHISKEY PETE (Every Approach)
Coach: Ralph Beckett – Jockey: Hector Crouch
Issues haven’t fairly gone to plan for WHISKEY PETE however he makes a good quantity of enchantment in receipt of upwards of 4lbs from his foes on this all-aged handicap. When coming back from a brief break to chase dwelling Brioni at Ascot the choice confirmed as soon as once more that he likes loads of minimize within the floor, whereas if constructing on that he can revenue in a race the place older horses on the prime of the weights within the form of Rhoscolyn and Raadoburg can even earn.
Race 5 No5 MUSIC PIECE (Nap)
Coach: Andrew Balding – Jockey: David Probert
Camelot filly MUSIC PIECE outperformed her value when second to Ballet Slippers on debut at Ascot. Within the colors of Michael Tabor’s spouse Doreen, she will open her account by outpointing the penalised Consent.
RIPON
Race 1 No8 MEDINILLA (Nap)
Coach: Jack Channon – Jockey: Edward Greatrex
MEDINILLA completed off her race in eye-taking trend when sixth to Shameful at Newbury. The Rumble Inthejungle filly has enormously benefitted from the expertise gained that day, and within the colors of Mick Channon ought to open her account.
Race 4 No9 TROPICAL ISLAND (Every Approach)
Coach: Richard Fahey – Jockey: Connor Murtagh
TROPICAL ISLAND is a sprinter who thus far hasn’t managed to supply the promise she confirmed as a juvenile. It’s a generally seen trait on this a part of the racing spectrum, however having mentioned that there was extra to love about her newest effort when fourth over seven furlongs in a first-time hood at Thirsk. With the headgear retained, and again at her optimum journey of 1200 metres, the Inns Of Court docket filly can once more get into the shake-up.
Race 7 No2 AL AMEED
Coach: Simon Crisford – Jockey: PJ McDonald
AL AMEED has grazed the woodwork on his final two outings on Polytrack and now tries his luck on very delicate turf. The jury is out on whether or not he’ll get pleasure from it, however the truth that he’s out of a mare by Galileo offers him a great likelihood to maintain enterprise in colors synonymous with some good horses of yesteryear.
CHELMSFORD CITY
Race 4 No6 SHAMADOR (Nap)
Coach: Archie Watson – Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Having an inside draw will be very helpful on the turning 1400 metres right here and that’s one motive to aspect with SHAMADOR. The Shaman colt posted a satisfying effort when second on his Newcastle introduction and if constructing on that may repel the challenges of Metro Dubai and Mandana.
Race 6 No5 HAPPY TEARS
Coach: Daniel Kubler – Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
The handicaps on this card look a little bit of a minefield, however not so this race wherein HAPPY TEARS is carded to go nicely breaking from the rail. From the ultimate crop of Dandy Man, the choice delivered over course and distance on solely a second outing after becoming a member of his coach. He additionally ran nicely on his different AW begin on the observe, and may once more be within the cash.
Place Accumulator Perm (Races 3-9)
1 x 6 x 7, 2, 1, 3 x 5, 11, 12 x 4, 2, 1 x 1, 14, 4 x 2, 6
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