EAGLE FARM, JULY 20: DAVID FOWLER SELECTS ...

By David Fowler | Saturday, July 20, 2013

Form assessed for a heavy 8.

RACE 1:

Thin race for value with TUSKEGEE HAWK (2) expected to win again after impressive D'bn win last Sat. Leader CLONMACNOISE (5) is 3-times heavy track winner and should provide the quinella result with CASTLEMAGNE KING (4) filling 3rd. No rough chances.

RACE 2:

SECRET HARMONY (2) was dominant at the end of 1500m in EF win 2 weeks ago and rise of 2kg shouldn't stop him. Promising type. RUSTY COLOURS (5) is proven in heavy and mile will suit him more than many others. RUDY (7) goes from 1200m to 1600m but was impressive on heavy at GC. Rough chances 1, 4, 6, 10, 14 and 15.

RACE 3:

MICKEN (4) was "robbed" when the race was taken off it 2 weeks ago and can make amends today with a weight drop and a liking for heavy. DOUBLE IMPACT (1) will get an easy run in or near lead and likes heavy. VIKING HEART (2) will produce his usual good finish to be a top 3 chance. Rough chances 3 and 8.

RACE 4:

ROUVRAY (2) is a promising type (won 4 from 7) and his forward racing pattern and liking for heavy sees him very hard to beat. STOLEN KISSES (5) is another on-pacer and in-form while LEICA BITTA LIPPY (4) can run a good race at fair odds. Rough chances 3, 7 and 8.

RACE 5:

DIVINE CITY (5) is a promising mare and not normally efficient first-up but with only 3 rivals she should score from leader DE DOZEN STARS (4) and GENTLE GIANT (8) making up 3rd. No rough chances.

RACE 6:

LENNIES CHOICE (3) flopped at S/Coast but his 1000m EF record is exemplary. Fast out of the boxes and can make amends. DR BARNARD (2) always runs well this track and trip (placed 6 of 7) and FEELING NAUGHTY (9) is speedy with a liking for wet. Rough chances 7 and 10.

RACE 7:

WHATEVERWHENEVER (8) becomes a live chance now with the prevailing track. Small field suits and finds the line well. BENNYS BUTTONS (4) will get a gun run and be hard to beat while SHAFEEQ (5) will make a bid to try and lead all the way. Rough chances 6, 7 and 10.

RACE 8:

HEZA JETSETTER (1) doesn't have a lot of his luck in his races but likes EF (won 3), likes heavy and finally drawn a decent alley. This can be his race from ELLAWISDOM (7) who will run home well and LADY ECHELON (6) who will race on pace. Both handle wet. Rough chances 2, 3, 4 and 9.

RACE 9:

CASINO CARD (2) is in great form and handles heavy. Gets a good run and will be hard to beat. LITTLE LONG HORN (3) with the rails alley and D.Browne secures a perfect trip but the last bit might test. BUAKAW (4) also has some chance. Rough chances 6, 8 and 9.

BEST BET: ROUVRAY (Race 4).

BEST EACHWAY: DR BARNARD (Race 6).

BEST ROUGHIE: LEICA BITTA LIPPY (Race 4).

QUADRELLA: 2, 3 / 4, 5, 8 / 1, 6, 7 / 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9.

David Fowler