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Cambridgeshire Day at Newmarket

There is something for everyone today with a brilliant renewal of the Cambridgeshire handicap as well as two Group 1 races for the two-year olds for those looking to see future stars. On the jumps front, there is some decent fare at Market Rasen and Goshen makes his return to the track, albeit on the Flat. It certainky whets the appetite for the months ahead. From a betting oint of view, I must admit to finding the Cambridgeshire ridiculously difficult, changing my mind a number of times. I feel the profile of a potential Group horse is the right one, but there may be a few in here and they are well found in the market at this stage. Tempus or Sinjaari could both fit that profile, while Derevo has looked a winner in waiting on a couple of occasions this season. Of those at bigger prices, Good Birthday is well handicapped on his third in the race last year (off an 8lb higher mark) and Anythingtoday is a great eachway bet with conditions to suit, although the silly prices around yesterday are well gone. As you can probably tell, I'm still on the fence and don't feel strongly enough to give a selection. 

I do feel strongly about the Group 1 for colts preceding the Cambridgeshire though as I think Lucky Vega has the best form on offer with his hugely impressive win in the National Stakes. You can ignore his run last time and the return to 6 furlongs is ideal. There promises to be a strong pace and I think he is a very strong favourite. Method has looked full of potential and is the danger but he has it to prove at the top level, while Jessica Harrington's charge has been there and done it.

Over at Ripon, there is a horse that has been in my tracker for a while. Strawberry Rock has been pulled out on a couple of occasions so hopefully he does run today. The price is short but the case is simple. He runs off a mark of 80 and I would be astounded if he isn't at least a 10lb better horse than that. Furthermore, he gets the 3-year-old allowance from his elders and I don't think it will take a lot of winning. 


1pt win Lucky Vega (9/4 General) Newmarket 3.00

2pts win Strawberry Rock (2/1 General) Ripon 4.35

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