Two runners today - Astrodome goes at Fontwell and Hector Spectre runs at Lingfield.
Astrodome is a horse I love, but he still has it to prove. He needed the experience last time, but he looked the part and the race worked out well. In particular he jumped really well - a couple of times he was squeezed or a little unsighted but he took it all in his stride and looked natural at the game.
Today’s race is over further, which will suit. The ground is now good to soft, which is better than the good ground of yesterday. It’s a far far weaker race than the Sandown race. With 16 runners in the race he has a chance of getting a true pace, which is what he will need as he isn’t a speed merchant.
Ermine Sea, who has clearly had problems, was rated over 30lb ahead of Astrodome on the flat and is two years older - he gets a mere 9lb. On the face of it it’s a big ask. I’m extremely positive though - I think he’ll make a nonsense of his flat rating in time. Worth a bet today.
Hector Spectre comes out fairly quickly after his first run. He was well beaten last time and I doubt he’s improved enough to feature today. He looked reasonably professional last time and I think the penny will drop in time - his day should come but I don’t think it will be today.
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Astrodome won well, you were spot on with assessment. Well done.
Well Done Bert
Two very good results there, and their performances bodes well for both their futures.
Pleased to see you hitting some form.
Congratulations for Astrodomes victory looks a nice sort for the future.
Commiseration’s to Nick Gifford and connections after the tragic death of Legal Bid, ran a really nice race as well. He doesn’t seem to be having much luck at the moment
Congrats Bert.
Superb pointer this morning you certainly read the last race absolutely spot on with Astrodome.
What do you think of Very Rio for our filly?
I see the blog has made headlines in the Racing Post (P 23) - ‘Black’s tip pays off as Astrodome breaks his duck’.
Any thoughts on Cheltenham?
Double up Diamond Harry & Bensalem, pays about 20/1. A nice lucky 15 would be those 2, Kasbah Bliss & Voy Por Ustedes.