Ryan Moore

Ryan Moore: Wordsworth is class act among six Sunday rides

  • Ryan Moore
  • Published on
  • Updated on
  • 4:00 min read
Betfair ambassador Ryan Moore
Ryan rides six at Curragh on Sunday
  • Betfair Ambassador and jockey Ryan Moore exclusive
  • Insight on his six rides at Curragh on Sunday
  • Wordsworth has class to challenge Waterville in 16:15

Promising sort should be sharper

He clearly shaped very well when second to a stablemate over an extended 1m at Galway on his debut, and he looks a promising sort, as does the winner clearly. There is plenty of stamina in his pedigree, being Galileo out of our Ribblesdale winner Even Song, so maybe stepping down to 7f isn't ideal but we are obviously very hopeful it won't be an issue. He will be sharper here.

Looking for a solid debut

13:55 - Cape Bridgewater

He is an Australia colt out of a very well-related mare who won over 1m, so his pedigree suggests starting him off over 1m is the right move. Obviously, he is up against fellow newcomers and he has to give 9lb to Starry Heavens, who has shown a fair level of form, so I imagine we will all be happy with a solid first run and plenty to build on. He has been going nicely.

Conditions will suit

15:05 - King Of Bavaria

He has run well off a mark of 101 in handicaps on his last two starts, including over course and distance, and he dips his toe into Group company for the first time here. He clearly needs to improve to win, and last year's winner Art Power will take a lot of beating at his best, but conditions will suit and this is only his seventh start.

Step up should play to her strengths

15:40 - Dower House

Our two fillies in here have similar form claims. I ride Dower House, who followed up her maiden win with a solid effort in Group 3 company last time and I can see the step back up to 7f suiting her. Leopardstown runner-up Caroline Street looks the one we all have to fear here, though.

Can compete with favourite

16:15 - Wordsworth

I see Waterville is the favourite here, and I can fully see the case for him down the bottom of the weights as he will appreciate the step back up to 2m and his mark of 99 looks very fair. But Wordsworth has a touch of class, coming here off the back of a placed effort over 1m6f in Group 2 company at the Curragh last time, and we know he will appreciate going back up in trip, too. Both have plenty to recommend them.

Hoping he'll show speed and stamina in big field

17:20 - Harley Street

He is by Galileo out of a 6f Listed race winner, so there is a good blend of speed and stamina in there. It's a big-field maiden but there doesn't look to be a stand-out on form, so hopefully he can show up well.

Listen to this week's Racing...Only Bettor

GET £50 IN FREE BETS MULTIPLES WHEN YOU SPEND £10 ON THE BETFAIR SPORTSBOOK

New customers only. Bet £10 on the Betfair Sportsbook at odds of min EVS (2.0) and receive £50 in FREE Bet Builders, Accumulators or Multiples to use on any sport. T&Cs apply.

Prices quoted in copy are correct at time of publication but liable to change.