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Ascot 15:05 - Bronze Cannon1m 4f, Class 1 King Edward Vii Stakes (Group 2) - Good to Firm, Firm in PlacesJohn Gosden's horses are flying at present and the fact that this horse was entered for the Derby, yet saved for Royal Ascot should tell you all you need to know. Progressive with every outing this year, my attention is suddenly brought to the form of his Newmarket outing in the spring when he disposed of the subsequent Derby 4Th Doctor Freemantle. Guaranteed to get the trip, Jimmy Fortunes mount is a confident selection at a very decent price. (Early Price 4/1)UPAscot 15:45 - Spacious1m, Class 1 Coronation Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) - Good to Firm, Firm in PlacesA firm favourite of The Analyst's James Fanshaw's fillie was an Un-lucky loser in the 1000 Guineas and can claim her prize today under the classy Jamie Spencer. With Infallible and Lush Lushes having plenty to find and Jamie making more use of her speed on the drying ground I can only see one outcome and hopefully another Double landed. (Early Price 3/1)UPSee You On Monday...
Goodwood 14:30 - Doughnut5f, Class 2 Conditions Stakes - Good MMMMMmmm Doughnuts... The 2 Richards combine to attempt to hit another "Homer" and grab the 14:30 Conditional Stakes at Goodwood. Hughes and Hannon team up with the wonderfully named Doughnut, whose impressive display on debut at Folkestone in April means this filly is one to keep an eye on this year. Very decent on the clock in less than ideal ground, she beat a decent yard stick in Riflessione by a short head and is very much the one to beat today. (Early Price 7/4)3rd 6/4FAfter getting a very clean start, Doughnut took a keen hold and was surprisingly restrained by Richard Hughes. Allowing Icesolator to get first run, our selection never quickened when asked and finished a frustrating 3l's back in 3rd. Chester 14:45 - Doctor Freemantle1m 4f, Group 3 Chester Vase - Good to Firm, Good in PlacesA winner on good to firm ground last year and with today's step up in distance Doctor Freemantle looks to have everything in his favour to run a massive race. Sir Michael Stoutes 3 year olds are a force to be reckoned with and with Ryan Moore up, you just have to get on. Progressive as a two year old, K. Abdulla's bay colt would have made a winning start to 2008 if she hadnt have run into the high class, Bronze Cannon. (Early Price 7/4)WON 11/8FImpressive performance from an impressive colt that must surely now go to Epsom? A 1/2l victory doesn't sound that great, but when our selection missed the break, was anchored last for a long time and then came through traffic to get a run up the inside, this was a performance to enjoy. Add that to the fact that the front two pulled 5l's clear of the well thought of Pampas Cat, then today's second All the Aces might also be one to put in the notebook.
