Hawksmoor ticks enough boxes for a ‘professional special’ punt in the group two Rockfel Stakes (2-y-o Fillies) over seven furlongs of ‘good to soft’ Newmarket this afternoon, middle leg of the three-day(s) ‘Cambridgeshire’ meeting which culminates with the famous 35-runner ‘cavalry’ charge over nine furlongs tomorrow. We may have a surprise!
A ‘favourite’ time of year when several ‘juvenile classics’ dominate the next five weeks; Hawksmoor could become a live prospect for the 1000 Guineas if she replicates her recent time-handicap mark at Goodwood.
Hugo Palmer’s charge absolutely ‘flew’ under Harry Bentley to deny Fireglow in the last stride of the group three Prestige Stakes, over a similar distance, improving her TH rating by at least 7lbs. Reports suggest her work continues to be impressive.
Ex-jockey Michael Hills rides out this progressive Azamour filly, he’s told me several times that Hawksmoor is ‘the real deal’ and you have to heed the advice of a veteran who rode TWO THOUSAND WINNERS!
Apart from Richard Hannon-trained Great Page there isn’t a danger to Hawksmoor and her preference, need, is for an easy surface!
Progeny of Dutch Art also seem to act best when there is give underfoot and that’s why Evangelical is selected for the 2-y-o Maiden Fillies’ Stakes over six furlongs of ‘good to soft’ Haydock.
Twice-raced Evangelical chased home seven lengths winner Priceless over course and distance three weeks ago; ‘best-in’ on the TH and trained by ‘double centurion’ Richard Fahey!
Say no more, eh?
Sir Michael Stoute’s yard is now firing and Dollar Reward should prove a ‘safe’ each-way bet in the 2-y-o Maiden Stakes over seven furlongs of Wolverhampton Tapeta, under floodlights!
It’s a spectacular scene, where you can grab a ‘Dollar!’