True great Frankel is too good for Excelebration
IRIDE Be Fabulous in today’s highlight, the Sportingbet Yorkshire Cup, which is the next instalment of the QIPCO British Champions Series. I have to be honest, I don’t know a great deal about him as he was formerly trained by Andre Fabre. All his best form is on soft ground, so any rain would boost his chances.
It looks a hot race with the likes of Red Cadeaux, Harris Tweed and Arctic Cosmos, so my horse will have to be pretty good to win this first time up. I’ve got four other rides at York this afternoon, but there’s nothing that really catches my eye.
The big race of the weekend is the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury and it’s fantastic for everyone in racing to see Frankel back in action. He’s a truly great horse and even though Excelebration has had a prep run Frankel will beat him again.
I’m at Newmarket tomorrow and I ride an interesting one for Roger Charlton called Mince in the 2.45pm. He was only beaten a head over course and distance last time and he should go close.
Harlestone Times is a solid contender and he has an each-way chance in the 1m6f handicap.
I was impressed with Noble Mission when he beat me earlier this month and he should win the 2.15pm. William Haggas runs Mukhadram in the 5.05pm and if he repeats the form of his second in the Wood Ditton, he will definitely be shedding his maiden tag in this.
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