Paul Ferguson has two selections from Newmarket for us on Thursday; UAE King at 4:20 and Rigoletto at 5.30. Compare odds and bet.
National Hunt fans will be focused on Perth this afternoon and the chase debut of Betfair Hurdle winner Ballyandy.
It is hoped that he makes a successful start to his career over fences, but the Flat isn’t quite done with yet and Newmarket stages a decent eight race card.
UAE KING (4:20) was a winner for this column on his penultimate start at Ascot and, back down in grade and up in trip, he can return to winning ways in the 2m handicap.
Roger Varian’s three-year-old looked on a sharp upward curve prior to his most recent start in Listed company and he won’t mind the ground if it eases.
That last comment also applies to RIGOLETTO (5:30) who has been a regular here throughout the season.
Impressive when winning for a third time at Chepstow earlier in the month, Luca Cumani’s Zoffany colt is up a further 8lbs and faces stiffer opposition, but he might well be up to the task. The Cumani stable remains in fine form.
Thursday’s selections:
4:20 Newmarket – UAE King; 10/3 bet365
5:30 Newmarket – Rigoletto; 3/1 Paddy Power
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