2023 Antepost Flat Racing

[FinalFurlong91]

Any news on who's riding Royal Scotsman?

Frank Spencer retains the ride

[ComplyOrDie]

Thoughts on Gregory for the St Leger before he runs at Goodwood this Friday?

I have backed him @ 33/1 with 365, but see that's been clipped into 20's last night, however there are still 25's available.

Really liked his debut performance and form in behind not horrendous. Bred to get further too.

[Benjy23]

Frank Spencer retains the ride

Never ridden him before has he?

Not everyone's cup of tea but I don't mind it.

[FinalFurlong91]

Never ridden him before has he?

Not everyone's cup of tea but I don't mind it.

I didnt read the article properly

Jamie is on board taking over from crowley

[Benjy23]

I didnt read the article properly

Jamie is on board taking over from crowley

Cheers. Aye, saw Crowley was at Haydock (IIRC) for Shadwell but hadn't seen any news on Royal Scotsman.

Think Spencer may be able to settle him better than Crowley did at Newmarket to be honest. But having his first go on him can't be a positive.

Boring but I think fav wins both Irish guineas. That evens has long gone on Tahiyra though.

Interested to see how Al Dasim gets on in the Sandy Lane. Looked smart in Dubai until a bit disappointing WC night. Buick a good booking as well. Might invest.

Temple looks interesting as well. 3yo fillies at the head of the market! Big ask for Platinum Queen under the G1 penalty first time out. Be impressed if she wins that.

[FinalFurlong91]

Cheers. Aye, saw Crowley was at Haydock (IIRC) for Shadwell but hadn't seen any news on Royal Scotsman.

Think Spencer may be able to settle him better than Crowley did at Newmarket to be honest. But having his first go on him can't be a positive.

Boring but I think fav wins both Irish guineas. That evens has long gone on Tahiyra though.

Interested to see how Al Dasim gets on in the Sandy Lane. Looked smart in Dubai until a bit disappointing WC night. Buick a good booking as well. Might invest.

Temple looks interesting as well. 3yo fillies at the head of the market! Big ask for Platinum Queen under the G1 penalty first time out. Be impressed if she wins that.

Jamie is excellent at riding hold up horses probably the best man for the job

It's when he holds up prominent/midfield runners its annoying

You know royal scotsman will always need luck in running regardless of jockey

And the curragh isn't usually the best track to be held up, i always find its hard to make up the ground unless they go a silly pace

[Zachx02]

Some training performance there from Owen burrows with hukum

[parimutuel]

American Rascal had his first work on turf today

Here it is

https://youtu.be/xzbQ5H8lEQc

[FinalFurlong91]

American Rascal had his first work on turf today

Here it is

https://youtu.be/xzbQ5H8lEQc

He's gonna need to be as good as his dam to beat that Burke colt that won yesterday

He was highly highly impressive

[Zachx02]

His debut was top class but the curlin breeding is putting me off him, what prolific turf horses has he sired?

[parimutuel]

He's gonna need to be as good as his dam to beat that Burke colt that won yesterday

He was highly highly impressive

Yeah Elite Status did look very good.
I haven't backed anything yet so maybe look how they compare in the parade ring.

[Benjy23]

Some interesting shouts in here lately. Hukum a good winner the other day. Although I think Desert Crown is likely to prove himself the better horse throughout the seasons and ground must be a concern for Hukum and the Arc?

Gregory for the Leger looks a potential player. Not sure anything was said afterwards but the further he went the better he looked. Always the risk of something classier (and quicker in this case) coming from the Derby but you've got a decent price there. Still think 14s is fair enough to be honest.

Battaah running in the 2.55 at Chester finished 2nd to Elite Status LTO, so could be a way to get involved there. Assuming the prices have been missed on Elite Status. Although the 2F today actually beat Battaah on their debuts so not sure it's much of an angle for today to be fair...

Can't find much to back today but quite a few interesting contests.

Surprised they've withdrawn Al Dasim as they were saying he needed a prep for the Commonwealth Cup (which I had an eye on him for) and don't see how they'd get one in now. Good to firm, good in places is too soft for them apparently. Going to take on the fav there today with a minor interest in a Cold Case and Bradsell RFC!

Hope Royal Scotsman wins the Irish 2000 but enough doubt to not invest at 2/1. Although might form some sort of cross sport multiple!

Might try to find a lengths bet on Tahiyra tomorrow

[Benjy23]

Market strength probably told the story beforehand but LBB looked good there to be fair. Not convinced they've all run their best races mind, as the second has beaten some higher fancied in behind a fair distance. But he's clearly a sprinter not a miler. Will be strong fav for the Commonwealth after that I'd imagine.

[FinalFurlong91]

Market strength probably told the story beforehand but LBB looked good there to be fair. Not convinced they've all run their best races mind, as the second has beaten some higher fancied in behind a fair distance. But he's clearly a sprinter not a miler. Will be strong fav for the Commonwealth after that I'd imagine.

Yes I was very happy with that with a view to my commonwealth cup antepost bet

Needed it after noble style flopped

[FinalFurlong91]

Luxembourg lays down the marker for the Prince of Wales

Big big step forward from his reappearance

If he comes on again he will be the one to beat