Sad news has just been announced, St Nicholas Abbey has had a career threatening injury while on the gallops at Ballydoyle, this obviously means he’s out of the Group 1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. We wish him well.
From a betting perspective this opens the door for the now 13/8 (from 5/2) favourite Cirrus Des Aigles to win the race. He has 11lbs in hand on official ratings over the rest of the field and we fully expect him to go off at around 4/6 on the day. If, like us, you missed the 5/2, don’t worry, the 13/8 (with Boylesports) should look big enough come the day. If he puts his best foot forward he should be a completely different class to this lot.
Onto todays racing..
Salvatore Fury 15:00 Mussleburgh 13/8 Sportingbet (NOT BOG) – 6/4 Bet365 BOG
Salvatore Fury won easily enough last week at Hamilton and despite a 6lb penalty should put in another bold performance. He seemed to win with a bit in hand last week that suggests a 6lb penalty may not be enough to stop him.
Secret Advice is the main danger, who beat Salvatore Fury by a nose the last time they raced each other, and she’s weighted to do it again.
Cut The Cards 16:45 Southwell 11/10 Skybet (NOT BOG) 1/1 Bet365 BOG
This is a fairly unoriginal selection, so i apologies for that in advance. The Jonjo ONeill trained 6 year old has a fantastic opportunity to clock up the 3 timer for champion jockey AP McCoy. He’s improved no end in 2 mile handicapers since the cheek pieces have been applied and can defy a penalty to complete a hat-trick.
Betfair:
Bet on Henrik Stenson to become the BMW PGA Championship Winner.
Paddypower:
Back Australia to take the Ashes home with them.
Betway:
Back Rafael Nadal to become the Mens French Open Winner.
Coral:
Back One For Arthur to win the Grand National.
Bet365:
Back Mexico to win the Confederations Cup.
