WATERFORD CASTLE deserves to get off the mark, and his experience may see him edge out highly-touted newcomer Partying.
Waterford Castle
Partying
Thatcham
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
4. Waterford Castle
J: Billy LoughnaneT: George Boughey
F: 6-2222723
Price History:
1.62
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Runner-up 5 of his 7 starts for George Boughey. Ran right up to his best in first-time blinkers when 2½ lengths third in a strong Glorious Goodwood handicap last time. The clear form pick, but he does have a very intriguing newcomer to contend with.
5. Partying
J: David EganT: Kevin Philippart de Foy
Price History:
2.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
4,400,000 gns yearling, Frankel filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (Group 2 Duke of Cambridge Stakes and 2-y-o 7f winner), closely related to smart 1¼m/11f winner (stayed 1¾m) Gamrai. World's most expensive yearling in 2024. Has to be afforded plenty of respect on racecourse bow for powerful connections.
3. Thatcham
J: Pat DobbsT: Richard Hannon
F: 56-
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
326
Verdict
Distant fifth on debut in Newbury maiden won by Bow Echo last August. Showed more when beaten under 4½ lengths at Southwell (1m) the following month. Plenty of middle-distance influence in his pedigree, however, he may need the run on return.
2. Sergei Breeze
J: Ben Ffrench DavisT: Kathy Turner
F: 8-4
Price History:
41.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Showed more than first time up when well-held fourth over C&D on stable debut/reappearance (had been gelded in the interim). Will have more chance in handicaps.
1. Winstons Oath
J: Paddy BradleyT: James Owen
F: 44
Price History:
101.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Didn't set the world alight in bumpers/hurdles for Dylan Cunha. Steps up in trip having offered little in pair of 7f novices. Type to do better when switched to a handicap by excellent yard.
6. Sax Avoidance
J: Thomas GreatrexT: Charlie Pike
F: 5
Price History:
81.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Showed only greenness on debut at Nottingham (40/1) last month. Likely to need more time.