Bow Echo has been tipped to win the Gr 2 Royal Lodge Stakes (Picture: Sky Sports Racing)
Newmarket Saturday Formguides And Selections
1 2:50 PM SA Time – Tattersalls Online Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2)
BOW ECHO arrives with strong claims of keeping his unbeaten record intact. The Night Of Thunder colt showed a determined attitude to land a Listed contest at Haydock three weeks ago, and is fancied to take this step up in class in his stride. There was little to separate runner-up Humidity and Pacific Avenue (fourth) in the Solario Stakes at Sandown but the former is marginally preferred over this extra furlong, while Ballydoyle colt Action is another to note.
Top Tip: Bow Echo (3)
Watch out for: Humidity (5)
2 3:25 PM SA Time – Tattersalls Sceptre Sessions Cheveley Park Stakes (Fillies’ Group 1)
Royal Fixation landed the Lowther Stakes at York in the manner of a high-class filly. It’s difficult to envisage runner-up America Queen turning the tables, but BEAUTIFY poses a much bigger threat. A Group 2 winner over 6f at the Curragh in June, Aidan O’Brien’s charge then cruised into contention in the Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes before finding the 7f trip just beyond her, but she can resume winning ways back sprinting. Stablemate True Love is not out of this either.
Top Tip: Beautify (3)
Watch out for: Royal Fixation (8)
3 4:00 PM SA Time – Tattersalls Middle Park Stakes (Group 1)
Listed winner Wise Approach found further improvement to finish third in the Group 1 Prix Morny at Deauville. Representing last year’s winning yard, he will likely prove hard to stop, but a chance is taken on THE PUBLICAN’S SON. Thrown in at the deep end when contesting a Group 3 at the Curragh on his debut, Joseph O’Brien’s charge caught the eye, weaving through runners to finish a strong second, so he may well prove competitive at this level. Coppull and Hilitany are others to consider.
Top Tip: The Publican’s Son (8)
Watch out for: Wise Approach (9)
4 4:40 PM SA Time – bet365 Cambridgeshire (Heritage Handicap)
Champion jockey elect Oisin Murphy rode Treble Tee and FORT GEORGE to their most recent victories, but the fact he is on the latter might be a clue in itself. He’s 9lb higher than for last month’s Newbury triumph but given the rate at which he is progressing it might not halt further improvement. He is narrowly preferred to Fifth Column, who could be a Group horse in waiting, having landed valuable handicaps on the July Course and York over the summer. Stablemate Westridge is another to note, along with recent Goodwood winner Tribal Chief, and Boiling Point, who represents last year’s winning connections. Others to consider include the likes of Erzindjan, Great Chieftain and Real Gain.
Top Tip: Fort George (14)
Watch out for: Fifth Column (10)
5 5:15 PM SA Time – British Stallion Studs EBF ‘Jersey Lily’ Fillies’ Nursery
GWEN JOHN struck the woodwork in a valuable nursery at Doncaster recently and is likely to progress further over 7f. She is taken to score off 4lb higher, but Beverley maiden winner Secret Echo looks a big threat, even allowing for the fact that she is 1lb out of the handicap on her nursery debut. Similar comments apply to Chepstow scorer Quiescent, while the hat-trick seeking Just Call Me Angel appeals as another leading contender.
Top Tip: Gwen John (4)
Watch out for: Secret Echo (9)
6 5:45 PM SA Time – Blandford Bloodstock Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 1)
ACT OF KINDNESS fetched a staggering 3,700,000gns purchase at the sales, but perhaps for good reason as her pedigree is laden with Group 1 winners. The daughter of Siyouni gets the vote ahead of fellow debutant Shady Dame, whose dam California scored first time out before landing the Lille Langtry as a four-year-old. Cherry Baker outran odds of 50-1 to finish a highly encouraging second at Sandown last time out, and she can prove that was no fluke.
Top Tip: Act Of Kindness (1)
Watch out for: Shady Dame (9)
7 6:20 PM SA Time – Blandford Bloodstock Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race) (Div 2)
There are plenty of flashy pedigrees being showcased and the betting should prove informative. However, it is OTTOMAN EMPRESS that gets the vote. As her name suggests, she is a half-sister to the classy Ottoman Fleet, who has registered some of his most notable successes on the Rowley Mile. A 550,000gns purchase, there is plenty recommend her on paper. Golden Orbit and Summer In Paris are others that need to be monitored in the market, while Zabeel Flower sets the form standard.
Top Tip: Ottoman Empress (5)
Watch out for: Golden Orbit (4)
8 6:55 PM SA Time – Ambassador Cruise Line Handicap
INDIAN SPRINGS looks a smart prospect. A C&D maiden winner in April before following up at Haydock in July, this looks a natural stepping stone for the son of Too Darn Hot, for all that an opening mark of 96 doesn’t leave much room for error. Those with more experience such as Mr Chaplin and Zoulu Chief can make this a good test, while Completely Random and Aalto are just two others to consider.
Top Tip: Indian Springs (4)
Watch out for: Mr Chaplin (6)
