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SATURDAY RUNNERS
Newbury
13:30 - Toothless
He has won twice from three starts for us and was sick after he ran below par at Musselburgh. While he will appreciate easy ground and stepping up in trip I suspect his mark of 128 is too high so Angus Cheleda’s 5lbs claim should help.
14:05 - Espoir de Guye
I was very pleased with his debut for us three weeks ago because we hadn’t had him long. We gave him a full wind op as soon as he arrived, so he missed a month afterwards and hadn’t done much work before he ran at Newbury. It was a bit of rush to get him there as a prep for this race yet he travelled well and was just behind the leaders two out until tiring late on. Esport de Guye has improved massively for the outing and is much sharper and fitter now. He will relish the slow ground and has a big chance.
15:50 - Summer Brise
She’s an attractive four year old filly who does everything nicely at home without setting the world on fire. While she is ready to start I’d say she is bound to improve for the experience and will be better and stronger in a year’s time.
Kelso
17:20 - Go West
He is consistent, has a nice bit of experience and impressed last time at Wincanton where he made all the running and won readily despite being eased in the closing stages. He will relish the soft ground at Kelso and has a sporting chance in this bumper series final.