UK racing tips -Thursday 7 September 2023

SALISBURY

Race 2 – CAMBRIDGE 11/10

Aidan O’Brien has only ever sent two previous runners to Salisbury so CAMBRIDGE has to be of considerable interest in the Byerley Stud Novice Stakes.

The son of Dubawi was a huge eyecatcher when third on his debut at Roscommon just over a fortnight ago.

He completely blew the stalls yet made good progress in the closing stages to finish third behind the Ger Lyons-trained Beauty Thunder, who had run respectably behind two decent winners before.

Race 3 – SEREN SERAPH 33/20

Richard Hannon’s SERENE SERAPH showed up well on her debut at Doncaster when third to Carla’s Way and should take some beating in the Bob Mccreery Memorial British EBF Quidhampton Maiden Fillies’ Stakes.

The winner has since been second in a Goodwood Group Three having been well fancied for the Albany, while the second, Star Of Mystery, won her next two before being inexplicably beaten at 1-6 in a Group Two.
Hannon has given Serene Seraph plenty of time to get over her first run and this £30,000 pot looks a good spot to aim at.

Race 4 – SYMBOLOGY 9/2

Clive Cox has shown many times before he is as good as anyone with his two-year-olds and SYMBOLOGY is proving that point.

A winner first time up at York in July, the Havana Grey filly – who cost £230,000 as a yearling – was then third in the Princess Margaret at Ascot won by Sacred Angel, who was subsequently fourth in the Prix Morny.

She backed that up with further progression behind Relief Rally and Cherry Blossom in a strong renewal of the Lowther at York and at the moment she appears to be only going one way.

Fast ground will be to her liking and while Soprano could be a fly in the ointment in the Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Dick Poole Fillies’ Stakes at Salisbury, there is lots to like about the Cox runner.

Race 5 – AL SIMMO 15/2

Steph Hollinshead’s AL SIMMO will be fresher than most in the European Bloodstock News EBF ‘Lochsong’ Fillies’ Handicap having had just two runs this season.

She will find this a bit easier than the Group Three at York she ran in last time out.

HAYDOCK

Race 1 – DOGGED 13/2

DOGGED has won three times from the past four outings including a neck success at Ripon over a mile and another bold bid is anticipated.

She’s A Novelty was drawing closer to success and justified favouritism when scoring by three and a half lengths at Windsor last time. Tackling a similar trip here and cannot be underestimated. Bollin Margaret and Unplugged hold claims.

Race 3 – BE HERE NOW 3/1

BE HERE NOW made the frame on past two outings including a narrow defeat at Ripon over the same distance and is drawing closer to a well-deserved success.

Blue Moon Baby out-ran expectations winning at Musselburgh last time and continues to make steady progression.

Angel Shared holds each-way claims after a third at Leicester.

Race 6 – ROYAL MILA 13/10

With £25,000 up for grabs, it is not a surprise to see a couple of nice types line up for the British EBF Reprocolor Premier Fillies’ Handicap.
Among them is the unbeaten ROYAL MILA. Trained by William Haggas, this three-year-old daughter of Nathaniel did not see a racecourse until May this year, where she was always doing enough despite the winning margin being a neck.

A good bit wiser next time at Windsor, she defied a penalty with the minimum of fuss and she is almost certainly going to prove significantly better than her opening mark of 87.

Race 7 – MOVIE STAR LOOKS 18/10

MOVIE STAR LOOKS has improved with each run since a break.
Claimed a maiden victory at Leicester last time and is proven over this distance and could prove interesting from current mark.

Real Terms carries top weight, but still could be competitive after last being seen finishing third at Ayr over a mile and a quarter.
Typical Woman and Ready To Shine shouldn’t be ruled out.