No return from Lucano last evening, he faded in the straight on the rain softened ground. I hope we're not in for another Summer like last year with the going all over the place.
Royal and Regal was reportedly a bit unlucky getting stuck behind the winner & not beaten far, although at even money albeit with three non runners he was never a bet.
Allegretto was well beaten FTO.
Actual bets Wins/Runs 5/12 Stakes 425pts Returns 1015pts Profit/Loss +590pts
J W Lees (John of Gaunt) Stakes
7f Group3
4yo+
Major Cadaeux has 4stars
Major Cadaeux is top in three categories & second in the other.
Some decent form last season when highly tried including a sixth, beaten about 3l in the 2000 Guineas when reported has been sore after. Fair return at the Curragh & improved on that with a cosy win in the Group2 Sandown Mile LTO. Acts on any & has good at 7f & at 4yo is still open to improvement, looks the one to beat.
Of the rest.
Appalachian trail was impressive when winning a C&D Listed event LTO but that may not have been the strongest race & he doesn't have the greatest win/place strike rate. Also is a 7yo so not as much scope for improving.
Silver Touch did beat Major Cadeaux a hd at Newmarket last season but was a bit disappointing at the Curragh on her return.
Tell looks held from the Sandown race.
Beckermet is yet to score at better than Listed level & further than 6f.
Lovelace ran ok LTO but that was in Singapore only 13 days ago & generally held at Listed level.
Major Cadeaux can take this.
Bet. Major Cadeaux 50pts @ 2/1 Paddy Power.
Rio.