My 10 3 year olds to follow for the upcoming flat season, 5 colts & 5 fillies.

Midterm

Sire:- Galileo     Dam:- Midday

This son of Galileo made a successful introduction to racing on his sole start as a 2 year old when beating 16 rivals in a competitive Newbury maiden. Despite showing greenness throughout the race, he was able to rally late on once switched to the rail to win cosily by a length. The form of the maiden is looking strong with 3 winners coming from the 6 that have ran since. I feel this is the most exciting 3 year old in training and I think he will go right to the top. The derby looks the main aim and at 12/1 I still think there’s plenty of value to be had.

US Army Ranger

Sire:- Galileo     Dam:- Moonstone

This 3 year old colt is yet to see a racecourse, which could cause a slight concern having missed all his 2 year old campaign, however vibes coming from the yard suggest he’s been working well. Being a half brother to winners such as Words & Stubss it shows that the dam has produced quality offspring. I would imagine Derby trials over in Ireland would be on the agenda and then either a crack at the Derby or the Irish equivalent. I think he could be Coolmores main hope for the Derby and 20/1 looks a big price, however probably want to see him run before backing.

Moonlight Magic

Sire:- Cape Cross     Dam:- Melikah

This highly regarded colt is yet to taste defeat in his 2 starts, with his latest coming in listed company. Form doesn’t look anything special, however I feel this colt will only get better and better as the season goes on, with the step up in trip bringing out the improvement. Cape cross has only just been retired from his studs duties so it would be great if he could bow out with another Derby winner. From what has been said it seems the Irish trials are favoured with the main target either being the Derby or the Irish equivalent.

Mootaharer

Sire:- Dubawi     Dam:- Tahrir

Having been beaten over 6f on his first start he was then stepped up to 7f at Newmarket where he relished the extra yardage when staying on strongly to win easily on his second time of asking in a maiden. The form of his maiden win doesn’t look great and will need to improve to figure in the big races, however I feel with a further step up in trip we will see an even better horse. Being a half brother to the high class Muhaarar he won’t lack speed, so with stamina on one side and speed on the other I think 8f could be his optimum trip. With that in mind I believe the 2000 Guinease is well within his capabilities and at 25/1 it is a very tempting EW bet.

Kachy

Sire:- Kyllachy     Dam:- Dubai Bounty

This Unbeaten colt is a horse I really like, having only raced once before being upped in class into group 3 level against more experienced rivals for him to then run out a strong winner over 5f beating a good yardstick in King of Rooks was very impressive. I’m not sure what connections have in mind for the horse but if he was mine the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot would be my main aim. At 25/1 he looks a very tempting bet.

Best In The World

Sire:- Galileo     Dam:- Red Evie

Being a full sister to the high class Found there is no doubt there is pressure for this 3 year old filly to deliver and so far she has done. Beaten by Rayisa on debut she was then able to reverse that form next time out in listed level, when staying on strongly and fending off any rivals in the closing stages. I remember Aiden Obrien being asked about this horse in an interview with him stating that she will be a lovely filly when tackling middle distances. She has somewhat gone under the radar, which would be expected with having the pair Minding & Ballydoyle as stable mates, however in my opinion this filly could be better than those two once stepped up to 12f. She is still a very big price for the oaks at 25/1 and with improvement to come I think she will have a big chance.

Lumiere

Sire:- Shamardal     Dam:- Screen Star

Mark Johnston never hid his praise for this magnificent filly in stating she was possibly the best he’s had, withcomments like that being bashed about, everyone takes note. The Daughter of Shamardal ran three times as a 2 year old with wins coming either side of a 2nd. Her latest run was her best to date when fending of her rivals in gamely fashion in the group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket. When looking for a Guinease contender course form is always a big bonus, as not all horses can cope with the undulations of the track. She has shown top class form and with more improvement to come I fully expect her to be contesting all the top mile races against her own sex. Connections have stated they will be disappointed if she doesn’t win the race so they are very bullish about her chances.

Light Music

Sire:- Elusive Quality     Dam:- Medley

The William Haggas trained filly has shown a  good level of form to date having only beaten once by the very talented Nathra, who subsequently ran a cracking race in the fillies mile when only finding Minding to good. This 3 year old filly has already shown she’s up to black type level when winning a listed race on her latest outing when keeping on well to win in a tight finish denying Make fast. I wouldn’t be in any rush to back this filly for the 1000 Guinease but not because I don’t think she’s got the talent, but the fact I think she would prefer cut in the ground and there’s no guarantee to get that at Newmarket. She could be one for the French equivalent with ground likely to have more cut.

Kalisma

Sire:- Cape Cross     Dam:- Kalarouna

A winner of her sole start in a 14 runner maiden she travlled extremely well and showed a good attitude when jockey asked the question. This filly is another one I’m looking forward to when stepping up in trip with 10f looking her optimum trip. She’s perhaps a filly that would prefer cut in the ground and being owned by Aga Khan I could easily see her lining up in the French Oaks. This daughter of Cape Cross looks to have plenty of potential and I can see her winning stakes races throughout the season.

Shaldana 

Sire:- Danehill Dancer     Dam:- Shaleela

This filly is perhaps a gamble as she is unraced and so is the dam, however I’m basing this on the dams half sister as she was able to produce a group one winner over 10f. She has an entry for the Irish Oaks, which would provide enough info that she’s obviously showing something at home. She’s with the right trainer (Roger Charlton) in the fact he knows how to bring on a good horse that needs time, which having not seen this filly at all as a 2 year old would state that this is a horse that needs time.

Ante-Post bets: 

Derby – 1pt EW Midterm 12/1

Oaks – 1pt EW Best In The World 25/1

Commenwalth Cup – 1pt EW Kachy 25/1

1000 Guinease – 1pt EW Lumiere 5/1

2000 Guinease – 1pt EW Mootaharer 25/1