Two big races take place this weekend, firstly, the 2000 guineas. On Sunday we are treated to the 1,000 guineas.
There are two horses i fancy very strongly, and unfortunately they are fairly obvious. Months ago i put Dawn Approach up at 7-2 to win the 2000 guineas, he’s now as short as evens in places. This unbeaten Godolphin horse trained by Jim Bolger is going for 7 wins out of 7 here. No prep run would normally concern, but when you consider the facilities available to trainers to train horses in race course conditions, i wouldn’t be too put off by this.
Toronado won impressively last time out and saw his price get slashed as a result. Richard Hughes was very vocal in saying this is the best horse in Hannon’s yard and he’ll have an exceptional chance of winning the 2000 guineas. I do rate him as a serious danger, and i will be doing reverse forecasts with Dawn Approach as a result of this. Nothing else in the race even tickles my fancy. I’ve done a small bet on George Vancouver, but i cant realistically see him holding a candle up to these two.
In the 1,000 guineas i can only focus on one horse. Hot Snap. I backed Sky Lantern big when Hot Snap beat him, my bank balance is still crying as a result. As soon as i saw the horse win i was convinced she was the one for the 1,000 guineas. I am going to leave that there, apart from What A Name, i cannot see this horse getting beat, i really cant. The 11/4 on offer now looks juicy.
Suggested bets:
Dawn Approach & Hot Snap double 8.92 Skybet
Dawn Approach to beat Toronado FC
Hot Snap to win 1,000 Guineas & Oaks 14-1 Paddy Power
All i would say is, i really fancied Camelot & Maybe last year, and did a tasty double. Camelot won, and Homecoming Queen popped up and caused a 25-1 shock in the the 1,000 guineas. I find it difficult to comprehend something similar to that happening this time. I may have blinkers on, but i still seriously think these two horses are the real deal.
Betfair:
Bet on Henrik Stenson to become the BMW PGA Championship Winner.
Paddypower:
Back Australia to take the Ashes home with them.
Betway:
Back Rafael Nadal to become the Mens French Open Winner.
Coral:
Back One For Arthur to win the Grand National.
Bet365:
Back Mexico to win the Confederations Cup.
