Paul Ferguson has two selections on Friday, Aran Spring in the 2.15 at York and Warrantor in the 8.55 at Aintree. Compare odds and bet.
Hugely impressive when scoring off 85 at Doncaster last month Arab Spring (2:15) is fancied to follow up and complete the hat-trick off 11lbs higher at York on Friday.
Sir Michael Stoute’s lightly-raced bay should relish the step up in trip and looked a Group class performer in waiting when winning last time. The Monsun colt holds an entry in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot and he can take this before stepping up in class.
Aintree stages a decent National Hunt card for the time of year and the concluding bumper is the most interesting of the seven races with the future in mind, as it looks a deep contest.
Curious Carlos shaped well on debut, Echo Springs looks nice on breeding and Celtic Agent won easily at Southwell last time, but Warrantor (8:55) looked pretty smart when winning on debut for Warren Greatrex at Towcester last month and is the one to be with.
The five-year-old son of Turtle Island travelled really well for Aiden Coleman, who maintains the partnership this evening, and looked an above-average recruit.
Friday’s selections:
2:15 York; Arab Spring; 11/8 William Hill
8:55 Aintree; Warrantor; 9/4 Skybet
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