Saturday, Newmarket, 14:10, 1m4f Handicap Tip: Back Tycoon @ 6/17.00
I fancied Tycoon for the Cambridgeshire as an antepost pick at 33/134.00 when he was down in trip. Moving back to 1m4f is certainly a positive move for Tycoon who was cut from 8s into 6s on Friday.
He had no chance with the well treated Likealot at York in July, finishing a creditable second but looking a plodder as the winner shot away with ease.
Perhaps York was a bit lively in terms of the track but Tycoon does go quite well at Newmarket as he outran his odds early in the season over 1m and 1m1f here off marks of 94 on both occasions.
I don't think he has masses in hand from his mark but this race would be nowhere near as competitive as the York contest. He's from 92 on Saturday which should give him a chance.
Back Tycoon in the 14:10 at Newmarket
Saturday, Redcar, 15:55, Guisborough Stakes Tip: Back Elarak @ 5/16.00
We'd usually be seeing Elarak strut his stuff around Newmarket and he was twice a winner at HQ last term over 1m and 7f. But with dry conditions, and likely decent ground (if they haven't gone beserk with the watering), he'll have no excuses on that front.
He hasn't sparkled this year in terms of a winning, but several placed efforts in good company means 5/16.00 looks too big.
A neck second on the near side in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot off a mark of 103, giving the winner 9lbs, was some effort. Likewise his subsequent runner-up spot to Prince Of India at Newmarket.
The run against Prince of India was over 6f, a trip too sharp for him these days, and last time out he was thrashed by Catullus at Newbury. But not much was asked of him in behind and he was given a gentle ending in the race.
One of his main market rivals, Sondad, is enjoying a great season, but he's been sprinting and I much prefer Elarak over 7f with the ground in his favour.
Back Elarak in the 15:55 at Redcar
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