Friday Double....

Sandown 14:50 - April Pride
5f, Class 1 Listed Stakes - Good to Firm

A few interesting ones here in the line up, no more so than April Pride who ran 3l 5th to
Cuis Ghaire in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot. That was over a furlong further but the way
Richard Hannons' filly ran - leading for most of the contest before fading in the latter stages doesn't put me off backing her over a fulong shorter today. That is the only group form offered in the race and it should be good to to repel the likely challenge of Moss Likely (Beat the selection 2 starts back at Newbury). This stiffer 5 furlongs should be spot on for our girl! (Early Price 9/4)
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Sandown 16:00 - Stage Gift
1m 2f, Class 1 Listed Stakes - Good to Firm

The Analyst sees this race revolving around 'The Boys in Blues' and thier charge Stage Gift. If he is fit after a lengthy absense then he will be mighty hard to beat. With strong "winning" group form to his name this chestnut gelding, formally with Sir Michael Stoute looks well in here and should hold too many guns. Obvious dangers are Spanish Moon who you have to forgive a poor run last time in the Hardwicke and Many Volumes who appears to have a touch of seconditis! (Early Price 9/4)
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