UK- Newbury, Newmarket 5/15

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First big GI race of the season at Newbury, the Lockinge Stakes. Palace Pier attempts to continue his dominance of the milers, is much the best on paper but will get tested by some veterans. Also on the docket, a GIII, two Listed events, and a pair of big money handicaps. At Newmarket, a couple of Listed races for 3yos, and a solid big-field handicap.

www.racingpost.com/racecards/36/newbury/2021-05-15/782726/

www.racingpost.com/racecards/38/newmarket/2021-05-15/782706/

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TW

[tenfurlongs]

Newbury 8:50 EDT- I like The Queen's #1- Tactical (9-5), and #3- Happy Romance (5-1) on top. Using Creative Force, Spycatcher (Ryan Moore?!), and Mishal Star underneath. 1,3/2,4,6

Newbury 9:25 EDT- #2- Logician (9-5) for me. Al Aasy probably has more improvement in him, and Thunderous was only beaten four lengths in a GII last time. 2/1,5

Newbury 10:00 EDT- #1- River Alwen (6-1) is interesting at a price. Giving away lots of weight, but not sure what else is in here besides undefeated #2- Tamborrada (4-1) for Godolphin. 1,2/4,5

Newbury 10:35 EDT- Lockinge S. (GI) Clearly #8- Palace Pier (3-5) has the race to lose. If that were to happen, why not #9- Pogo (30-1 m/l, 50-1 in Europe)? He has shown good courage in each of his last seven races (7/2-2-2) against Group and Listed-type runners. Should be prominent in the running, can he get away from the field and shock them all? I'll pay to find out. 8,9/2,4,7,11  W/P- 9

Newbury 11:10 EDT- 3yo fillies with Oaks dreams line up. #1- A'shaari (7-1) runs right back after being too fresh in a NEW stakes, and #7- One Journey (5-1) impressed at first asking over this course last October, should love the stretchout. 1,7/2,6,8

Newbury 11:45EDT- Rough-looking Class 2 HCP with many seeking to find their form. Looks like the old 10 (3-1),11 (5-1),12 (15-1) box to me.


Good luck if you play! 
 



TW

[1hooper]

Will be watching the 10:35 at Newbury. Interested in Lope Y if he drifts up to 8-1. Nice comeback and AOB thinks he can be a miler this season. PP tough as always.

[1hooper]

No bet at 9-2 thankfully. Lope Y not a miler.
On to Pimlico.