Re: Newbury @ Saturday - 5.17.08 CREACHDOIR 2.45 NEWBURY
The form of Creachdoir’s second at Sha Tin has a very good look about it as the winner has subsequently won three Group 1 races. Godolphin have an excellent record in the race with 3 wins and 2 seconds from just 13 runners. Considering 5 of those were pacemakers, it clearly looks like a target race for them. With 7 out of the last 8 winners officially rated 114+ and 9 of the last 10 winners previously winning a Group 3, Creachdoir, who was runner up in both the French and Irish 200gns last year, should run well provided the rain doesn’t get in.
ROYAL ROCK 3.55 NEWBURY
Royal Rock is 3 from 4 over 6 furlongs and 3 from 3 when Baker rides. He hold entries in the Golden Jubilee and July Cup, both Group 1 races, so you would expect him to take this en-route to Royal Ascot. With a lot of these stepping up in grade, Royal Rock looks a decent bet. |