A few of my old favourites are running on Saturday, and at the risk of sounding like someone who follows horses off a cliff, i will be backing both as if they are dead certs! I feel the time of year is right for them, and they’ve shown enough ability last time out to suggest they could well be ready and primed to take one of Saturdays main races.
Bosun Breese – Musselburgh 3:35 16-1 PaddyPower
This horse carries a feather weight compared to some of the more fancied horses, which is a big plus. At exactly this time last year he racked up 4 out of 5 wins during the months of June and July. David Barrons horses are hitting a bit of form with the stable having a 22% strike rate so far in June, and at 16-1, i think he offers fantastic value for not only each way, but the win. The race is a 20 runner affair, so anything could happen, but he does relish big fields over the straight 5, so we know if he’s up for it, he’ll put lots of effort in.
Quick Wit – York 3:15 5-1 William Hill
I love Meydan form, and although Quick Wit only won a handicap in the UAE, the fact that Saeed Bin Suroor has a fantastic 27% strike rate in the last 2 weeks puts alot of confidence behind this selection. His last success in the UK came in a class 2 race at Doncaster last September. He’s up against some well performing sorts who have been doing well lately, so his absense since Meydan is slightly concerning, but if any trainer can get a horse ready for the big day, it’s Bin Suroor, so i expect Quick Wit to run quite the race!
I was contemplating putting up Stipulate as the main danger, but, in his last race, despite the shorty being withdrawn at the start at Goodwood, he was still laboured and made is incredibly hard on himself to go passed the 25-1 rank outsider, finishing 2nd. That sort of mental issue doesnt fill me with confidence. One win in 14 starts, with most of his efforts being 2nd or 3rd.. hmmm!
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.
