WE’VE been spoiled with some top-class racing over the last couple of weeks.
Punting opportunities are a little thinner on the ground this weekend, but there are still a handful of horses who can boost the betting balance as we head into the autumn.
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Conditions are likely to be on the slow side at Goodwood on Celebration Mile day.
The big one itself is fascinating, particularly with Benbatl declared by Saeed bin Suroor. If the going deteriorates significantly, though, he could well be pulled out.
The only runner in the field who loves it when the mud is flying is CENTURY DREAM (3.35 Goodwood) and he looks a good bet.
He missed the majority of last season through a combination of injury and lack of opportunities on soft ground, but he has returned in good nick this season.
He was a ready winner of the Diomed Stakes at Newbury first time out and was far from disgraced when fifth over further than ideal in the Group 1 Prix d’Ispahan.
This is his level, and in truth if the rain arrives this race could cut up and he could be left with an open goal.
Everything has come right for him and the stable’s horses continue in fine form.
SINJAARI (3.15 Windsor) has always been a horse of tremendous potential.
He showed glimpses of it during a frustrating three-year-old campaign which was disrupted by niggling injuries and far from optimal race conditions.
But he proved what he was capable of in no uncertain terms when an impressive winner of the John Smith’s Cup when he quickened up well from off the pace to mow down his rivals inside the final furlong.
The second Certain Lad is no mug, and he gave the form a significant boost when bagging the Group 3 Strensall Stakes at York last week.
He’s taking on several horses at the head of the betting who are far from bombproof; Fox Chairman hasn’t kicked on this year, King Ottokar likewise, while Extra Elusive is quirky and has a penalty to defy.
The ground isn’t as bad as predicted at Windsor, but if the course is hit by some showers it won’t be a major issue as he handles cut.
Now he’s been gelded and in peak physical condition, he is fancied to kick on and establish himself in Group company.
2.40 Windsor – Alounak 2pts win @ 6-1 (already advised antepost)
3.15 Windsor – Sinjaari 1pt win @ 7-1
3.35 Goodwood – Century Dream 1pt win @ 6-1
