Zurigha finished 4th in the 1.000 Guineas, running with loads of credit but got a bit too late rolling. Super ride from Richard Hughes despite the wide draw though I thought. Gave the horse very chance, but it was a difficult task anyway, so happy enough with the performance. Zurigha remains a smart prospect in my mind. The way she finished the race suggests she could even get 10f maybe. Bold Thady Quill didn't run to his recent form. Probably too much racing in the last weeks, so I hope they give him a little break as I still think he can win another Listed race or even score at G3 level.
15.25 Wolverhampton: Gift Of Music @ 5/2 Bet 365 - 4pts win
Gift Of Music ran in eye-catching fashion in her both career starts now and I think she looks a bit overpriced now as I have her a clearer favourite in this poor race. She won her maiden on debut at Wolverhampton over 6f in very convincing fashion, travelling nicely there and scored in good fashion under a strong hands and heels ride. Despite the narrow winning margin she was always in control of the race. On her seasonal reappearance two weeks ago at Nottingham she was allocated an opening mark of 68 and the way she travelled and finished the race suggests this could be lenient. She didn't win but was surly an unlucky loser as she travelled well enough in rear but didn't find a gap from 3f out while racing on the inside rails. She switched to the left over 1f out eventually and finished easily in 4th while not doing much though, the bird was flown at this stage anyway. With a clear run she would have finished much closer, probably even won. This came over 5f but I feel the step up to 6f, the distance she has won on debut, might suit better. I think over this trip and on the All-Weather she's ahead of the handicapper and the only slight worry is that she's drawn widest of all.
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