Power Tuesday... Mac's Power today!

Dear All

Some thoughts about today's cards...

Red Duke will win the 2:15 at Redcar; the stable are very enthusiastic. Even at odds-on (thought not my bag) is probably good value...

At Ascot the rain causes us all manner of problems; many won't of encountered such ground before; even fewer run well on it!

I cannot see past Coolmore's Maybe in 2:30. His first time out rating and his breeding identifies him him head and shoulders above the rest with Ford Bastion chasing him home. The Godolphin horse's breeding concerns on this ground.

I want to take on Await The Dawn in the 3:05. Drunken Sailor and Poet appeal as likely stayers in the ground. ATD is a lay for me.

In the sprint championship at 3:45, Roger Varian sounds doubtful that Elzaam will even run. I like him. The Aussie must have a chance in view of the paucity of the opposition especially coming from The Kings Stand staying on well (good record recently for those running in both races)
Definightly will love the ground; the Master of Beckhampton gave it a good word...

The Wokingham (4:25) - Pastoral Player will be a good result for me in an Ante Post Yankee but I really like Mac's Power - entered in the Golden Jubilee, well drawn; trainer knows how to get these ready and placed last time out but sparingly raced this season. A must!

The Duke of Edinburgh at 5:00. I want to say Modun - the ubiquitous statement Group horse masquerading as a handicapper was muttered in spades after his Newbury win. Couple of negatives as well as being quite short. BetFred is standing him and breeding speaks against the ground being a plus. Taqleed is highly thought of by the Gosden yard (5 winners yesterday) and I think he might be the one here.

In the last double your Maximum Bet and get on Dahia. Olivier Peslier does not have his plane ticket scheduled until after the last race; rode the horse last time in France for Lydia Pearce winning on heavy ground at St. Cloud. Has run in the right races and I am very keen on its chances. Elyaadi has too many question marks especially on the ground.

Happy punting!

Rm (Mark)