Re: Hyped up horses this week

I agree that Hot Snap is way short at 7/2, particularly as there was some rumbling from connections about whether she was certain to go there, with Royal Ascot supposedly being an option. That would also beg the question about the Oaks en route? Doesn’t seem to add up for me. I think she will go to the Guineas in such an open looking year. Some have already awarded her wins in both of the classics already, I wonder if she is favourite for the St Leger yet?

Moth showed a terrific turn of foot to win her maiden but with the third filly that day already finishing forth in another maiden there could be a chance that coming to the bushes it may be that we realise she beat bushes last time out.

I think it’s a bit harsh to crib Toronado, in beating Dundonnel again he confirmed superiority over a horse with decent form, albeit one who was a little exposed and trained by a trainer who seems to struggle to get anything ready for the Guineas. Ghurair did nothing for Havana Gold’s form earlier today and Tawhid is probably a mudlark, which begs the question as to why he ran today if the trainer considered he needs cut. Not the strongest renewal of the race for sure but it was a fast time and his ability to go from the front could ensure he doesn’t meet trouble in the big one. Sure he might not look at Dawn Approach but he looks nailed each way, particularly if O’Briens mob have to face fast ground on the day. Mars looks unlikely to be fast enough and based on his all weather maiden win he looks suicidal odds to me. I think that whoever triumphs in the Greenham, in what looks a match between Olympic Glory and Moohaajim, will end up a clear third favourite for the Guineas. I hope it’s Moohaajim because I have him at 25/1 and would like to see at least something to justify my bet. I haven’t seen a single person with anything positive to say about him and I reckon I must be on Fantasy Island or something.

Matt Chapman had a packet of Viagra down his pants about Battle Of Marengo the other day but the horse looked to me that the more galloping the track the better for his style. I think he may struggle at Epsom on fast ground and I’d be more inclined towards the Leger if anything for him.

Hand on Heart I would say Toronado is the most likely of the four you mention to do the business and prove you to be a bit hard on him. Sure he’s a bit short now but I think you would be knocked down by each-way punters if you offered 6/1.

It’s a great time of year to watch sheep and lemmings in action, diving in for prices like a Glasgow Jakey onto a rolling bottle of Buckfast.