Good morning racing fans, today is the day that a few questions will be answered as we are treated to three Group 1's in England and Ireland. Of course the hype is more around the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown won by some of the greats such as Fantastic Light, Sea The Stars and High Chaparral. Today another name will be added to that list and the leading hopes are clashing again with the score tied at 1-1, of course I speak of Declaration Of War and Al Kazeem. For added excitement we have a potential superstar added in to the mix with Kingsbarns who runs for the first time this season.
Once again we have produced another video for you guys and I have been told it is our best one yet! I'll let you decide for yourselves. Joining me today is @Adamwebb121, @Calummadell and last but not least @Mytentoryours, more affectionately known as Adam, Calum and Michael. You can watch this week's video by clicking on the following link.
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You will next be able to enter Martin's swoop next Monday as he takes a well deserved break today!! But onto this week's selections.
2:05 Haydock - Confessional
On the bare form Confessional doesn't have much to write home about as of late but he is a horse that can pop up with a win at an unlikely time. The most important thing for me on a day like this is that he has winning form on soft ground which will be essential this afternoon. It could be argued that he is seen at his best when there is notable give in the ground and despite it being competitive, Confessional can leave his mark on the contest. An added bonus to his chances today is that his relationship with jockey David Allan goes back to 2009 and he has ridden him on 3 of the 4 occasions he has got his head in front. Confessional to take his career tally to 5 today. (16/1)
3:15 Haydock - Blue Bajan
Blue Bajan is one of two veterans in the field today along with fellow 11 year old Nanton, Dave O'Meara's gelding has been winless since 2011 however. Since then he has dropped from a rating of 113 down to today's mark of 91 which is his lowest since 2006 when runner up in the Cambridgeshire. More recently however off a one pound higher mark he showed a return to form when travelling strongly at York to come sixth behind Broxbourne. He ran in cheek pieces for the first time that day and they seemed to perk him up with a much improved effort. On top of the lowered mark, David Bergin takes off an extra five pounds through his claim and soft ground is by no means a negative. Blue Bajan to refind the winning thread this afternoon. (16/1)
3:50 Haydock - Slade Power
Slade Power will finally get his chance to win a Group 1 on ground he gets on well with as is the case for most son's of super Sire Dutch Art. Six furlongs is undoubtedly the trip he is most effective over and after not fulfilling his potential in the Nunthorpe he can bounce back here. Of his opponents today there are doubts regarding most of them, Gordon Lord Byron may not be top class while Garswood doesn't look an out and out 6 furlong horse. Lethal Force is favourite for the race but hasn't shown a distinct love for softer ground and may struggle in these conditions. Slade Power easily accounted for Hamza and Sea Siren at the Curragh with Dandy Boy back in fourth. Eddie Lynam can train his second power to Group 1 victory. (9/1)
5:00 Haydock - Riverboat Springs
Mick Channon's colt takes a step up in trip today which looks to be exactly what the doctor ordered after being grossly outpaced at Ripon last time. On that occasion he stayed on in good style to grab second but never really stood a chance of troubling the judge. Before that he ran in the Coventry which ended up in being a complete disaster and from the first stride it was clear he was never going a yard. His most encouraging effort came at Epsom when hating the track but still flying home from an impossible position to grab second behind Thunder Strike. Connections take the brave route of stepping up straight to a mile from 6 furlongs which is completely understandable providing the way he has been running. The big danger comes in the form of Chief Barker who looked like a smart recruit when winning at Newmarket. Riverboat Springs can find the needed improvement however with Ryan Moore in the saddle. (6/1)
NAP - Riverboat Springs
Nb - Blue Bajan
Good Luck today if you are having a bet and as always happy punting!
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