Steve Mullen guides you through Tuesday’s racing at Newmarket, Exeter and Wolves
Steve Mullen guides you through Tuesday's racing at Newmarket, Exeter and Wolves
NEWMARKET
1.15
TWIST ‘N’ SHAKE caught the eye with an excellent third on debut here in August.
She didn’t run again after that but there was so much promise that she could easily take this on debut for the season and for new trainer John Gosden.
Stagehand was beaten on the nod on her sole outing, at Newcastle in October.
She should improve for the step up to a mile.
Maqsad was beaten at odds-on at Yarmouth in October but is really well bred and can leave that form behind.
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1.50
BLACKHEATH was consistent last season and signed off with a really unlucky second at Salisbury in October.
He crossed the line full of running having been blocked a couple of times when trying to challenge. This trip is ideal and he should be right there again.
Ryan Moore is an interesting booking for Green Power who has fitness on his side after a good comeback fourth at Doncaster latest. This trip suits and he’s on a fair mark.
Buridan had to sit and suffer on his comeback when midfield on Town Moor and is capable of better.
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2.25
SHINE SO BRIGHT looked to be crying out for this distance when holding his own at Grade 2 level last season.
He drops into Listed company for his seasonal comeback and is capable of taking a step forward.
Azano finished last season with a good second in the Horris Hill Stakes at Newbury and has already shown a liking for this distance. He is another with more to offer.
Arctic Sound landed two good wins at the end of last season including a Group 3 over course and distance. He is another with a big chance.
3.00
WESTERN AUSTRALIA almost pulled off a 50-1 shock in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes at Doncaster in October and should be fit now after his comeback second at Dundalk last time.
It was a little disappointing that he was beaten there but it was a decent effort and he should improve for it.
Kick On was sixth in the Futurity and can live up to his name this season with just three starts under his belt. He won a maiden here over a mile and has lots more to offer.
Boerhan ran better than fifth suggests last time out here in October and should improve for this longer trip.
3.35
Angel’s Hideaway and MOT JUSTE are closely matched on the form of the Oh So Sharp Stakes over course and distance in October.
The latter came home first that day and there’s no reason why she can’t uphold that form.
There was a lot to like about the way Qabala won her maiden here over course and distance in September. She came out on top despite not getting the run of the race and should have more to offer.
4.10
Charlie Appleby won this race 12 months ago and has another nice prospect in CHASING DREAMS.
She has plenty of winning sprinters in her family and should know her job on debut.
Richard Hannon is still a trainer to watch with two-year-olds and his Kemble should be ready to do herself justice.
4.45
It’s interesting that Jim Crowley has opted to partner ALANDALOS over relatively expensive buy Tatweej. H
e wasn’t expected to show a lot on debut at Lingfield but ran a promising fourth and that experience can help here.
5.20
SOLID STONE is bred for this sort of distance so did really well to win over 7f at Newcastle in November. He finished the race well there and his stamina will come into play today.
Marbahan has created a good impression with two wins on the all-weather and he hasn’t been clobbered for this handicap debut.
EXETER
2.05 Blackjack Kentucky
2.40 Hataab
3.15 Melekhov
3.50 Sandhurst Lad
4.25 Kilinakin
5.00 Theatre Territory
5.35 Spectacular Rival
WOLVERHAMPTON
5.45 Amor Fati
6.15 Seaforth
6.45 Vivonin
7.15 Kyllang Rock
7.45 Alabaster
8.15 Splash Of Verve