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Weekend Reflections - Phoenix Stakes



Bucanero Fuerte takes the G1 Phoenix Stakes

The Phoenix Stakes: Bucanero Fuerte confirms the form & lands the Phoenix stakes.

Our prediction came through as BUCANERO FUERTE triumphed in the Phoenix Stakes, maintaining his perfect record at the course, making it 3 wins from 3 races at the Curragh. 

He confirmed his supremacy over his old rival UNQUESTIONABLE, who finished fourth, probably not his true running, possibly due to pre-race playing up in the stalls.

I highlighted PORTA FORTUNA as a potential contender, and she put in a strong performance by securing second place in what appeared to be a competitive race on paper.

In reality, BUCANERO FUERTE was dominant and secured victory well before the final furlong. His progress continues, and his performance suggests that softer ground suits him well.

Already priced at 12-1 for the 2000 Guineas, it seems likely that a step up in distance is in the cards for one of AMO's standout juvenile horses of the season.

Gone too early ?🔜.

My NAP was a 7/1 shot that was backed into 5/1 in the Rose of Lancaster Stakes at York. MIDNIGHT MILE travelled well; however, it became apparent that she took the lead and went for home prematurely.

This strategic move provided the chasing pack with a clear target to focus on. As a result, the horses trailing behind managed to capitalise on this. Despite that, MIDNIGHT MILE showcased her tenacity by staying on and securing a solid 3rd.

Considering her performance, I believe there's merit in keeping her onside for future races.

Potential Prevails 👀.

In what was undoubtedly one of the most interesting maiden races of the season, it was the highly regarded 2.4 million guineas purchase, DIEGO VELAQUEZ, who emerged triumphant. The impeccably bred odds-on favourite showcased his potential by clinching victory with a comfortable lead of 4 3/4 lengths.

Meanwhile, my chosen horse, OLD FAITHFUL, delivered a commendable performance to secure 3rd. At one point, it appeared as though he might challenge his stablemate for the lead, but his relative inexperience became evident, causing him to fall short. 

OLD FAITHFUL's pedigree makes him look well-suited for middle-distance races, and I anticipate that he will show improvement as he gains more experience and encounters longer distances.

Either way, Aidan O'Brien has even more exciting ammunition to add to his 2-year-old ranks this season. 

How did we do this week? 🔎.

BUCANERO FUERTE won at 5/2 ✅

MIDNIGHT MILE finished 3rd at 7/1 🥉(win only) ❌

OLD FAITHFUL finished 3rd at 15/2 🥉(win only) ❌


Whilst only one horse won for us last weekend, we came close again with the others. I feel we have been very unlucky this season with most of our selections finishing in the places if they haven't won. 

If you chose to back the two selections at a larger price each way then you would have gotten a small return. 👏

Onto next weekend. 


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