Thursday, July 16, 2009

Bath, Doncaster and Epsom this evening

Frankie Dettori, who rides at Leicester this afternoon, travels north to Doncaster´s evening meeting, where he can land a short-priced double for Jeremy Noseda on Summerinthecity in the 2yo novice race at 20.05 CET and Forgotten Voice in the mile conditions race at 21.20. This is a pretty hot race, with all 5 runners rated over 100, but Forgotten Voice, impressive when winning the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot, should maintain his unbeaten record. George Baker looks the jockey to follow at Epsom this evening, as he has several mounts with winning chances, notably Michael Scudamore´s Gloucester at 20.15, Gary Moore´s Funday at 20.45 and Brendan Powell´s Edgeworth at 21.50. This evening´s card at Bath is not so strong, but 12yo The Tatling, who loves this track, can win the 5 1/2 furlongs handicap under top-weight at 20.25; Bateleur (Mick Channon/ Michael Geran) and Mango Music (Mick Quinn/ Steven Donohoe) look the dangers. Also at Bath, Andrew Balding seems to have found a go od opportunity for Dingaan (David Probert) to end his long losing spell in the mile handicap half an hour later.