The market principals both disappointed last time, but a significant step up in trip may see an improved performance from FOOD FOR THOUGHT, who is narrowly preferred to Velvet Vega in what looks a match race on paper.
Food For Thought
Velvet Vega
Hatta Romance
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
3. Velvet Vega
J: Benoit de la SayetteT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 23
Price History:
1.53
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
€240,000 Lope De Vega filly who bumped into smart Earth Shot at Newmarket first time up prior to disappointing when third in a Kempton maiden. However, she perhaps paid the price for trying to match strides with a blue-blooded winner that day and her debut form sets the standard in a weak race.
1. Food For Thought
J: Pat DobbsT: Ralph Beckett
F: 62-4
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Dubawi filly who left behind her debut when second at Yarmouth (1m) last October (winner placed at listed level since). Forced pace/took strong hold when disappointing on Chepstow (7f) return but this Irish Oaks entrant may have a bigger performance in her if settling over a much longer trip.
2. Hatta Romance
J: Tyler HeardT: Mark Usher
F: 5
Price History:
26.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Frankel filly who doesn't have the looks to match her pedigree, but she showed ability when (200/1) fifth of 11 in a 9f Newbury novice on debut. Likely to be third best behind a couple from powerful stables here, though.