Saturday 5th August 2017




14:25 Goodwood - SAIGON CITY 10/1

 1 Point Each-Way

 Saigon City comes into this off a couple months break, but when he was last seen he beat Oriental Fox (The eventual Queen Alexandra winner at Royal Ascot) by over two lengths. That win showed his liking for soft ground which he looks set to encounter tomorrow. Prior to that success he also finished in front of Muntahaa and Frontiersman at Doncaster when second behind Chemical Charge, that looks strong form especially in the context of this race and he should give us a good run for our money. Sky bet are paying 4 places and as I write this are offering best price, so would advise getting on there.

15:35 Goodwood - SIR DANCEALOT 12/1

 1 Point Each-Way

 David Elsworth and Ryan Moore did us a solid one yesterday with Master The World and they team up again here with another decent chance in Sir Dancealot. He comes here off the back of a fine second in the Bunbury Cup and prior to that wasn't disgraced in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot. Back down to 6f here, at trip over which he won a listed race at York. The ground shouldn't be a problem as long as there is good in the description, based on breeding. He comes into this 9lb well in and has a 4lb weight for age allowance to aid his cause too. SkyBet are paying a massive 7 places so would be wise to get on there while they're still best price.


16:00 Thirsk - FINN CLASS 10/1

 1 Point Each-Way

 Finn Class looks to have a real liking for the track at Thirsk, where two of his seven turf career wins have come. One of which was in the Thirsk Hunt Cup last year off a mark 2lbs higher than todays, on ground on the softer side. More recently, he won a handicap at Thirsk in May over the mile trip. He comes here off the back of a decent performance at Ayr finishing a close second and should appreciate the return to a track he clearly likes.

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