Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Flat racing at Catterick, Lingfield (a.w.) and Kempton (a.w.)

Three flat meetings today, with Catterick racing on turf and Lingfield this afternoon and Kempton this evening on the all-weather, but very little quality. Mighty Moon (Richard Fahey/ Paul Hanagan) has been running well over hurdles and can switch successfully to the flat by taking the 1 3/4 miles handicap at 16.20 at Catterick. Trainer Michael Dods and jockey Phillip Makin can take both divisions of the 6 furlongs maiden there with Tiger Reigns at 17.20 and Mister Tinktastic half an hour later.

The most interesting races at the two all-weather meetings are the 3yo events. Shabib (Barry and Michael Hills) should certainly win the maiden race at 15.30 at Lingfield and the 7 furolings handicap at 17.30 should lie between Mr. Willis (John Best/ Steve Drowne), going for a CD hat-trick, and Fantastic Dubai (Mick Channon/ Darryll Holland), while at Kempton the well-bred Respite (Willie Haggas/ Michael Hills) can take the fillies maiden at 20.20 despite being badly drawn. Otherwise Ryan Moore looks the jockey to follow; he has good rides at both meetings and can complete a good day for the Moore family.