Gorgeous Geezer makes appeal in division one of the Maiden Stakes over six furlongs of Kempton polytrack on another, obligatory, “Wednesday-nighter” which serves up an eight-race programme, half of them are for juveniles.
As a two-year-old aficionado it’s manna from heaven,; a fascinating age group and very much about classification with the draw, jockeyship, surface and my time-handicap all part of the equation.
Because there are so many factors, and it’s imperative to justify all of them, we know what’s required instinctively, Gorgeous Geezer ticks enough boxes; top-rated, form on ‘poly’ and twice-raced this Kheleyf colt is advantaged by a 3lbs apprentice claim of Tim Clark, whose progress has been impressive. Watch him, closely.
Godolphin-owned Soofiah will probably improve considerably for a pleasing course debut over seven furlongs four weeks ago and there are a couple of well-bred newcomers but it’s difficult to envisage our selection out of three places, each-way, obviously!
Severini looks gilt-edged for the Maiden Stakes over seven furlongs for new trainer Richard Hughes and Shane Kelly who has ridden the majority of his runners with a deal of success.
With such experience, talent and flair “Hughesy” is likely to enjoy resounding success and follow in footsteps of his late, great, father, Dessie, who died last year.
Kelly is suitably proficient and ideal given he’ll be carrying out instructions from a maestro. Richard was/is an outstanding horeseman.
Red Ruffian won’t be a surprise if he causes one in a Maiden Auction Stakes over a mile. Trainer Dean Ivory was delighted with his debut effort under stable apprentice Paul Booth and, not surprisingly, takes advantage of his 7lbs claim.
Interesting selections. We also fancy Bretoncelles and Paris Magic, drawn thirteen and twelve respectively!