Cross Counter is surely the one to be with in the Voltigeur, while Poet’s Word can land a hot-looking Juddmonte InternationalMuch as I love taking a swing at a big-priced runner, the bet that appeals to me most on the opening day of York’s Ebor meeting is Cross Counter (3.00) at 13-8 for the Great Voltigeur. This is despite the slightly upsetting experience of napping his half-sister yesterday and seeing her finish out of the frame. Related: Poet’s Word can have the final say in Juddmonte International showdown York 1.55 Holmeswood 2.25 Watan 3.00 Cross Counter 3.35 Poet’s Word (nap) 4.15 Davy’s Dilemma (nb) 4.50 Don Armado Continue reading...
The best bets and latest news from day two at the Ebor Festival, where there remains cut in the ground after the recent wet weatherThe weather forecast is distinctly better for York over the next couple of afternoons, after an opening morning at the Ebor Festival which included a hailstorm and torrential rain for several hours before racing. The racing surface on the Knavesmire takes water a good deal better now than it did nine years ago – when the entire meeting was washed away by an August monsoon – but there is still sure to be some cut in the ground as the second day’s card gets underway at 1.55. Related: Michael Stoute targets Breeders’ Cup Turf with late...
Ulysses looks the most likely winner in today’s big race but could Frankie try to nick it from the front? Plus a 25-1 shot in the openerWell, hooray! We have slogged our way through the valley twixt Goodwood and York, arriving once more at the glorious peak of a top-quality midweek race-meeting. Related: BHA rebuffs allegations from defence team in John Wainwright case Continue reading...