EARLY BIRD

YARMOUTH 2.15 ... KNOTGARDEN 2 Pts @ 5/1

The newcomer from William Haggas, Herculean, may prove better than those to have raced as he is bred for this trip and is well related.

However, James Fanshawe's filly Knotgarden took my attention for this contest having come from the same race as recent eased down winner Sea Of Galilee who was 2.5 length behind Knotgarden last time out receiving 12lb.
Also the winner from that Doncaster race was my E/W selection yesterday, Miss Jean Brodie, who took 2nd in the Darley Irish Oaks (fillies' Group 1).
This Class6 auction maiden is a far cry from that class of contest and Knotgarden could be potentially well in here, even accounting for the fact she will be better with time and a step up in distance, this galloping track may suit her.
With the form already franked by an eased down winner and an Oaks 2nd, Knotgarden is the selection for what looks her winning opportunity!

Knotgarden 2 Pts

Won ... Full Result>>


YARMOUTH 3.45 ... HELLENIO 1 Pt @ 10/1

Having 1st run for Mick Quinnlan today and fitted in 1st time blinkers (as is his other runner Haafhd Sharp).
Hellenio seemed to improve on his final 2 starts for previous stable last season when taking a prominent front running role over 7 furlongs where he held every chance at the 6fl mark. Those runs were in Class5 0-73 and 0-80 contests respectively, and although on joint top weight here has been dropped 5lb in the handicap making him eligble to run in this Class6 (0-55) contest.
With only 9lb between the field this Colt should have a good chance of winning this or at least being in the money.
Not badly drawn and Andrea Atzeni riding well at the moment with plenty winners/places in the past month.

Hellenio 1 Pt @ 10/1

Lost ... Full Result>>

Any later selection's to follow.......