Batt Turns Rivals to Ash at Ascot
Frankly is a Darling for The Editor
Circus claims Maximus Points
Siskin stars in Irish 2000 Guineas
Wand Magics rivals away at Curragh
Sottsass lands Prix Ganay
North Lords it in Prince of WalesReport
We start at he Curragh last Friday where in the group 1 Irish 2000 guineas. Siskin (Peej, Tony) went to post, Hooded to load, mid-division, disputed close 7th 3f out, short of room and not clear run travelling well from over 2f out, switched left 1 1/2f out and bumped rival, quickened well to challenge and ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, winning by 1 ¾ l. He gets27.7 points.
In the 1m group 2 fillies and mares stakes, Magic Wand ( Tony) went to post, slightly hampered start, tracked leader, disputed lead then led soon after half way, ridden 2 out, extended advantage , in command 1 out, pushed out, winning by easily by 4 ½ l. She gets 42.6 points.
On Sunday at Chantilly in the 1m 2f group 1 Prix Ganay, Sottsass ( Cod), went to post, Raced in 3rd on outside, headway into 2nd 3 1/2f out, shaken up over 2f out, ran on to lead approaching final furlong, pressed close home, just held on, winning by a head. He gets 54 points.
In the 1m 4f group 2 fillies stakes Frankly Darling ( Cliff), took her chance, Took keen hold, tracked leader, shaken up and led 2f out, clear 1f out, kept on strongly, winning by 1 ¾ l. She gets 44.7 points.
In the 5f group 1 King Stand Stakes Battash ( Cliff, Neil), took his chance, Raced freely, made all, towards near side, ridden and went clear over 1f out, ran on, winning by 2 ¼ l. He gets 51.6 points.
Yesterday in the 1m 2f group 1 Prince of Wales stakes, Lord North ( Bob) took his chance, Held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, bit short of room and switched left over 2f out, soon ridden and headway, led 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, winning impressively by 3 ¾ l. He gets 86.9 points.
John Torpey Memorial Trophy
June Total
Tony 307.85 307.85
Cliff 228.55 228.55
Bob 189.9 189.9
Steve 140.9 140.9
Cod 108.8 108.8
Peej 83 83
Neil 63.8 63.8
Martin 50.8 50.8
Ascot Grand Slam
Cliff 150.05
Bob 86.9
Tony 53.75
Neil 51.6
News
Beaten 2000 Guineas favourite Pinatubo could bid for redemption in Saturday's St James's Palace Stakes as he featured among 10 entries for the Royal Ascot prize.
Charlie Appleby's runner relinquished his six-race unbeaten record when beaten into third by Kameko at Newmarket - and Wichita, who finished a place ahead of Pinatubo there, may also reoppose on the final day of the Royal meeting.
Wichita is one of five possibles for Aidan O'Brien - along with unplaced Newmarket runners Royal Dornoch and Arizona, plus San Pedro and Fort Myers.
John Gosden's impressive Newcastle scorer Palace Pier is in the mix too - while Threat, Positive and Ropey Guest complete the list of contenders.
O'Brien's Irish 1,000 Guineas victor Peaceful could make a quick return in the Coronation Stakes on the same card.
Curragh third So Wonderful is another possible for the Ballydoyle handler in the Group One, along with Elfin Queen and Love Locket.
Beaten 1000 Guineas Quadrilateral could line up for Roger Charlton - with Newmarket second and sixth, Cloak Of Spirits and Under The Stars, also entered.
Impressive Pretty Polly winner Run Wild could run for Gosden, while Sharing is an interesting American raider for Graham Motion.
The 11 entries also include Alpine Star and Fooraat.
Martyn Meade spoke to the Punter ahead of todays Gold Cup on the chances of Technician
"He's raring to go and in top form. He seems very well in himself at home and has had a straightforward preparation, with this being a big target. It looks like he'll get his ground, which is great. There's obviously Stradivarius in there, but you want a good race and it gives us something to aim at.
"It's our first run of the year, but the only real option was the Coronation Cup and I'm glad we didn't run there as the last thing we'd have wanted was for him to have a hard race. We've been able to keep him up to his work at home and all being well he's going to Ascot at the top of his game."
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