And we’ve just re-started the midweek racing bottom of the barrel racing, and i’m already getting aroused over a potentially wonderful antepost bet on the Coral Eclipse.
Next Saturday Al Kazeem lines up in the Coral Eclipse and the market is slightly incorrect, Al Kazeem is rightly favourite, but should be much shorter than the 2-1 currently on offer with Coral. Ruler of The World is still in the betting at 6-1 and won’t run. He’s down to run in Irish Derby this weekend (currently an evens favourite). Surely he wont head over to Sandown the week after that to contest in the Eclipse? Unless he wins really easily i guess.. doubtful however. The Fugue and Toronado are the current joint 2nd favourites with Mars. Toronado being in the betting is slightly confusing also, do the owners expect the horse to improve and land the 1m4f prize are racing at a mile the last twice?
Al Kazeem is versatile regarding distances. He beat Dunaden, Meandre and Fiorente in the Qatar Bloodstock Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket this time last year, and has since beaten the ill-fated Thomas Chippendale in a group 1, Camelot in a group 1 and Mukhandram, The Fugure, Camelot, Maxios and a host of other proven performers in the Prince Of Wale’s Stakes last week at Royal Ascot.
Sir* Roger Charlton has come out and said Al Kazeem’s ultimate target is the Arc De Triomphe. How exciting.
I can’t bring myself to tip anything on Tuesday. If there is one thing you do today, get stuck in to Al Kazeem for the Coral Eclipse. 2-1 is a decent enough price, he’ll go off way WAY shorter.
*As Coral’s PR women announced on ATR during Royal Ascot… 😉
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.
