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Post by tenfurlongs on Jun 18, 2020 5:48:03 GMT -5
Going now listed as Soft.
Ascot 8:15- 1m2f Golden Gates Handicap (Class 2) (3yo 0-105)
I need to get one of these right in order to turn the franchise around. #1- Highland Chief (12-1) was third to Pinatubo in the Chesham here last season, then disappeared until a well-beaten sixth in the Royal Lodge (GII) in September. Could be this good if healthy and fit. #4- Hypothetical (5-1) was fourth going 10F on the AW in comeback race that had Berlin Tango and Pyledriver finish one-two. Gosden/Dettori handle this expensive son of Lope de Vega.
EX- 1,4/1,2,4,6,8,15
Ascot 8:50- 1m2f Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (4yo+)
Listed race with a Group II field. #5- Dream Castle (15-1) son of Frankel is a GI winner in Dubai, ran close to Crystal Ocean and Elarqam in GB last season. Good foundation with four Dubai races this winter. #8- Fox Tal (5-2) lightly-raced son of Sea the Stars only had two races as a 3yo in the fall but finished a close fourth to Magical and Addeybb in a GI at today's distance. #12- Regal Reality (4-1) had a fine body of work in 2019, winning a GIII and close-up to Enable, Elarqam and Japan. Stoute gets the hot Crowley to ride. #13- Sir Dragonet (4-1) couldn't find the winner's enclosure subsequent to winning the Chester Vase (GIII) in May but clearly had physical issues later in the season. Got in a 10F turf race in March before lockdown, so should be fit at least. #6,9,10 can all be used as well.
EXBOX- 5,8,12,13 EX- 12,13/6,9,10,12,13
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Post by spiderjohn on Jun 18, 2020 6:32:10 GMT -5
Rain coming down at a good pace, as it has been doing for a while. Should be soft going, and don’t be surprised if Stradivarius and a few others scratch out....
Race 1
Shotgun exacta box 2-4-6-8-15
Race 2
Looking at keying 13
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Post by spiderjohn on Jun 18, 2020 6:59:09 GMT -5
contest pix
1-GLOBAL STORM
2-SIR DRAGONET
3-MONARCH OF EGYPT 4-FIRST PROPHET 5- TECHNICIAN 8-PATH OF THUNDER 7- SOFFIKA
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jun 18, 2020 6:59:34 GMT -5
Ascot 9:25- 7f Jersey Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (3yo)
Wide open race. Soft ground would appear to help a few and discourage others. #2- Celestin (8-1) handled soft to heavy ground in all his starts, and was a close fourth to Victor Ludorum in the French Guineas on June 1st. #4- King Leonidas (7-2) gets his class test today. Undefeated in two starts, including a debut win over soft ground at Newmarket last fall. Gosden/Dettori for Sheikh Hamdan.
EX- 2,4/2,4,6,8,9,10,15
Ascot 10:00- 7f Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (2yo)
Crapshoot even before the addition of rain. Try to find some value avoiding the favorites.
EX- 4,5/2,4,5,7
Ascot 10:35- 2m4fGold Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Class 1) (4yo+)
THE Gold Cup. THE Ohio State University. Will not try to beat Stradivarius here, but Technician may move up over the testing ground, so have to include that possibility.
EX- 4,8/1,4,6,8
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Post by spiderjohn on Jun 18, 2020 7:19:46 GMT -5
good call 10f!
hope that u had a win play....
race 2 13 win 8-9-10-13-14 ex box |
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jun 18, 2020 8:01:19 GMT -5
Good exacta Spider! Surprised at how much money the 10 took. Went off as the fourth choice.
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Post by spiderjohn on Jun 18, 2020 8:10:15 GMT -5
2nd to the co-fave exacta is not enough...
3rd
9 MONARCH OF EGYPT to win/place
xboxing 2-4-8-9-13
good luck!
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Post by shoes on Jun 18, 2020 8:35:57 GMT -5
Nice call Spider, big close from Monarch of Egypt, just missed.
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Post by cherokeescot on Jun 18, 2020 8:38:55 GMT -5
Nice start to the day fellows
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Post by spiderjohn on Jun 18, 2020 8:41:56 GMT -5
Went from hopeless at the break to a clear lead past the furlong pole to nipped at the wire
Place and exacta are some consolation as that runner was my largest play of the meet so far
And used the bomb #13 in my exactas—had a nice tri in that box
Decent day so far however missed a big chance in the 3rd
Next!
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Post by spiderjohn on Jun 18, 2020 8:44:34 GMT -5
Exactas have seemed short so far imo
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Post by cherokeescot on Jun 18, 2020 8:46:40 GMT -5
Shame you didn’t bet the Tri - paid $965
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jun 18, 2020 8:48:24 GMT -5
Ascot 11:10- 1m (Str) Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Colts & Geldings) (Class 2) (3yo 0-105)
Five horse box, with #22- Finest Sound (7-1) looking strong for today's conditions.
EXBOX- 1,4,6,13,22
Ascot 11:40- 1m (Str) Sandringham Stakes (Handicap) (Fillies) (Class 2) (3yo 0-105)
#2- Night Colours (20-1) looks like a sneaky entry at a big price. #6- Soffika (6-1) is GIII-placed as a 2yo. Gets several questions asked today (ground, distance, fitness) but she may have the answers. Ryan Moore takes the call.
EXBOX- 2,6,9,11
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Post by spiderjohn on Jun 18, 2020 9:35:54 GMT -5
was going to play against STRADAVARIUS, however since he is running, going with him in exactas
4/1-6
tri saver 1/4-6-7/1-4-6-7-8
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Post by tenfurlongs on Jun 18, 2020 9:46:08 GMT -5
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Post by shoes on Jun 18, 2020 9:48:36 GMT -5
Yes, that was pretty impressive.
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Post by cherokeescot on Jun 18, 2020 9:48:57 GMT -5
Well we did get a royal procession after all . Superb
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Post by spiderjohn on Jun 18, 2020 9:54:56 GMT -5
well---that didn't work
what a run from the 3-time champion--breathtakingly easy
reduced to shotgun exactas throwing #s against the wall....
xbox 3-5-6-9-11
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Post by shoes on Jun 18, 2020 10:23:30 GMT -5
Finally get a win, but just missed the tri.
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Post by cherokeescot on Jun 18, 2020 10:50:23 GMT -5
I think I will just bet whatever Jim Crowley is riding from now on
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Post by spiderjohn on Jun 18, 2020 11:20:22 GMT -5
Too close all day to end up slightly down for the third consecutive day
Next two days might feature the best racing
So let’s get it done!
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