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Weekend Review - Magnifique Vandeek & The NAP lands

 Weekend Reflections - Prix Morny 

Vandeek 

The Prix Morny: Gutsy Vandeek Improves again. 

I thought VANDEEK would improve for better ground, that didn’t come but he managed to improve again taking his chance G1 on very soft, he outbattled our choice RAMATUELLE just before the finish line & if my suspicions are correct about his knee action, VANDEEK's potential on a firmer surface ground stills excites me for future races.

RAMATUELLE, despite her weight advantage, took the lead and seemed poised for victory. However, she was bested by a rapidly advancing VANDEEK in the closing stages. Perhaps she hit the front slightly too early, either way RAMATUELLE remains one to keep onside for future races.


Arrest Holds No Prisoners 👮.

The NAP pick ARREST justified the overnight support and won effortlessly. Backed strongly at 2/1 as the rain persisted, ARREST proved superior to his opponents after dropping in class, leading from start to finish and securing a comfortable victory.

Given the appropriate ground conditions, ARREST could be a strong contender for the St. Leger in September. While currently priced at 7/1, it might be wise to wait for confirmation of the ground nearer the time before considering a bet.


No Clear Path ❌.

Our Next Best, MAMMAS GIRL, finished 4th in the G2 Hungerford Stakes. The step back up to 7f seemed beneficial, but she faced trouble getting through the pack and couldn't get near the first 2 home. It was a frustrating outcome, but she likely wouldn't have caught the leaders regardless.

My decision to go against CHINDIT was validated as he didn't find off the bridle. That’s , CHINDIT is now heading to India to begin a career as a sire.

The winner, WITCH HUNTER, made a successful step up in class, securing a comfortable win. This performance puts him as a solid Group performer with potential for further development.

How did we do this week? 🔎.

RAMATUELLE finished 2nd at 3/1 🥈(Win Only) ❌

ARREST won at 3/1 🥇✅

MAMMAS GIRL  finished 4th at 14/1 (each way - 3 Places) ❌

Thoughts 🤔

Picking up another 2nd this week proved frustrating for me. I thought I'd check how my bets have gotten on so far as it seems like I have often backed 2nd place finishers this year. 

So far this for the blog I make it 29 bets in total. 

We have managed 8 winners (28%) & a painstaking 7 2nd placed finishers (24%).

Whilst not all of these have been each way, it seems like we are on the right track we just need a little bit of luck on our side for all these 2nd places to go that one step further

Onto next weekend. 


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