2.40 Sandown
Gabrial's Kaka 3pts win @ 9/1 (Bet 365, Paddy Power, Stan James, Betpack.com)
St. Moritz 3pts win @ 12/1 (Betfair Sportsbook, guaranteed, 10/1 generally guaranteed)
This is a really strong looking handicap, and despite the moderate field size a decent pace looks on the cards. I like backing recent handicap winners in this contest, and as a result I've sided with Gabrial's Kaka and St. Moritz. The former was impressive in winning the Spring Cup, and he represents an in form stable. He could still be unexposed and is easily excused his most recent run. Frankie Dettori is a positive booking. St. Moritz ran really well here last time out and looked to enjoy the switchback track. Oisin Murphy is booked and his 3lb claim could be the deciding factor, given that he has been put up 2lbs by the handicapper for that run. Anything in double figures is too big a price.
3:50 Sandown Coral-Eclipse (British Champions Series) (Group 1) Cl1 1m2f7y
Selection: Verrazano 2pts each-way AND 2pts win @ 8/1 (Bet 365, Sporting Bet, Coral, 15/2 Bet Victor)
I can pick negatives in the form of all the three year olds here, and as a result I make this between The Fugue and Verrazano. The selection has to be the latter at the prices, particularly given The Fugue's poor run in this last year (although she had excuses) and the poor record of fillies in this contest. There was no shame in the selection finishing second to Toronado last time out, and he looked for all the world as if a step up in trip would suit. Joseph O'Brien was really kind on him in the closing stages, and connections can reap the benefits of that tender handling this afternoon. Ryan Moore is peerless around here in my view, and his booking is the icing on the cake. We'll have a decent each-way and win stake.
Profit & loss: day: -12.00 / month: +3.30 / year: +301.60
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