DAILY RACING PREVIEW BY ANDY HLDING
SATURDAY MAY 30
2.33 CARLISLE
REDORANGE won in style of horse who could easily take his game to another level at Windsor last time out and today’s contest looks like the ideal opportunity for him to prove that point.
Clive Cox’s inmate had gone into many notebooks on his seasonal bow at York and he was very strongly backed to make amends for an unlucky run on the Knavesmire in a weaker race on paper.
Travelling well from the outset at the Berkshire venue, the four-year-old charged his way to the line in a very taking manner and the speed figure he posted backed up the visual aspect of his display.
Although he has yet to race at today’s track, the stiff nature of the Cumbrian venue should suit and the booking of Will Buick is seen as the cherry on top of the cake.
REDORANGE – 1-point win@2-1
3.10 CARLISLE
Haydock’s loss is very much Carlisle’s gain with the classy Estrange easily the best horse to have run at the Cumbrian venue in recent times but there are plenty of other useful fillies in attendance and NAGA could turn out to be the one who chases home the favourite or benefits from any slip-ups due to lack of fitness.
At first glance it looks like connections have totally lost their marbles running a horse just rated 86 in a Group 3, but the fact they are willing to shone what potentially appears a lucrative period in handicaps is a sign of how well she is regarded at home.
The daughter of Dubawi posted a time figure at Doncaster on her opening bow this season to suggest she could easily end up in pattern company further down the line and her latest assignment at Ascot went a long way to back up that view.
Due to her wide draw, John & Thady Gosden’s filly had to be dropped out towards the rear of the field and in a race that developed into a sprint off the home turn, rescuing third was about the best she could hope for under the circumstances.
Based on that useful effort in defeat, it is clear her current rating is a bit of a red herring, and this progressive filly is fancied to justify the bold approach.
NAGA – ½ point each-way@18-1
2.48 BEVERLEY
ARAPAHO GOLD created a very favourable impression when making winning debut at Thirsk earlier in the month and he could end up being a candidate for Royal Ascot providing he comes through today’s test with flying colours.
As is often the case with two-year-olds being drawn on the wing first time out, the son of Bayside Boy edged out towards the wide-open space on his right at stalls exit and, as a result of him being given a chance to find his feet, he was a shade off the pace as the field hurtled down to halfway.
However, he soon came back on the bridle heading towards the business and with nothing more than a hands and heels ride, he assumed command to win going away.
Still running green and drifting away from the nearside fence inside the final furlong, he left the impression he had loads left under the bonnet if required and with the speed figure and stride data (max length 8.12) also speaking favourable of the performance, he can provide his first-season sire with yet another notable winner (had five so far).
ARAPAHO GOLD – 1-point win@4-1
3.30 CHESTER
Supido has dropped lucky with the draw for the second time in succession in his bid to follow up his latest success over today’s C&D and on balance, he deserves to be a worthy favourite.
However, there are a couple who could prove troublesome if they take advantage of single figure draws and BRIGHTON BOY and MIAMA MATRIX are seen as decent value alternatives.
The former ultimately finished in the ruck behind Supido here three weeks ago but his demise was all down to his wide draw forcing him to circumnavigate the entire field through the first five furlongs of the contest and it wasn’t if he got beaten a mile in any case.
Going on to prove he ran better than the bare result had suggest with a win at Thirsk last time out, he returns to the Roodee with a reasonable draw to work from and all his previous runs at the track point towards him going well at a nice price.
The latter also has some smart form around the tight nature of the circuit, and he shaped well on his seasonal bow here in the race won by Dance In The Storm on the same card.
Unlike Brighton Boy, his draw and track position were not used as an excuse, but his was having his first outing for 235 days for new connections and he might have just needed the run.
Whether that theory turns out to be case, the proof will be in the pudding on his return visit to the Roodee, and this dual course winner, drawn handily enough again, can also throw his cap in the ring as a likely contender.
BRIGHTON BOY – ½ point each-way@12-1 (four places)
MIAMI MATRIX – ½ point each-way@7-1 (four places)