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Quisisana 7/1 – Ascot 2.45
I put up Quisisana for the Arc a couple of weeks ago on the main thread. She didn't cover herself in glory that day, but she was far too keen throughout, and that left her with no chance.
It's interesting that Francis Graffard has opted for this race on the back of that effort. This leaves the impression that they think she is much better than what she showed at Longchamp.
The French master trainer has sent over a couple, but Barzalona has opted for the ride on my fancy.
Back against the girls, she'll find this race much easier than last time out, and I think she has a great chance of winning this.
Her best form in France has come over shorter and on good ground, so at least she'll enjoy today's surface.
The way Barzalona rides, he'll have her towards the rear and settle her as best as he can. If she can settle, I think she's a very live horse in this.
Fifth Column 15/2 – Ascot 4.40
If you can forgive Fifth Column for his midfield finish in the Cambridgeshire a couple of weeks ago, then you'd have to say he's in with a solid chance of winning this.
He has progressed nicely this summer and has excelled on quick ground.
At the start of the season, he was rated 86. He managed to win on his second start at Sandown on good ground, then finished seventh at Royal Ascot.
The run at Royal Ascot was better than his finishing position looks. He was evidently on the wrong side of the track that day, but was first on his side.
Two wins at Newmarket and York, either side of a lesser soft ground run at Goodwood, put in with a great chance of running well in this race.
For whatever reason, the run at Newmarket last time out wasn't great. There is a chance that the handicapper has him in his grip, but I'd like to think he's still got a little bit further up his sleeve.
Ballysax Hank 9/4 – Far Hills (American Grand National) 8.50
I've been putting up a few left-of-field venues in recent months, and this is another.
Gavin Cromwell landed me a winner when winning the Czech National last week, and I'm hoping he can land another in the shape of the American National this time.
This National race is much different, as it's run over hurdles. His runner Ballysax Hank needs to improve a fair bit to beat the Elliott runners, but the fact they're sending him over is a huge plus in my eyes.
The Cromwell stable is shrewd with their runners, so sending him to America, which isn't cheap, makes him worthy of a bet.
Electric Eddy 9/4 – Stratford 1.15
In what appears to be a fairly poor race, it might be worth backing the top weight.
Electric Eddy was in good form last year, and if he can return to the track from 393 days in good form, there is a strong possibility he'll be too good.
The yard is flying at present, which makes me even more optimistic that he'll be fine for today's outing.
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