Bapak Asmara is ready to win and Kevin Ryan's charge gets an outstanding opportunity to make it fifth time lucky in the Maiden Stakes over five furlongs of 'good to firm' Newcastle tonight.It's a weak race but Bapak Asmara posted a 'career-best' time-handicap mark when fifth in a Nottingham handicap over a similar distance three weeks ago when ground conditions were 'good to soft.'
Thoroughbreds get such an edge by running in handicaps; the experience often proves beneficial and partnered by trainer's daughter, Amy, champion apprentice two years ago, Bapak Asmara is napped with a deal of confidence.Incidentally, and most significantly Kieren Fallon rides top-weight My Mistress in the seven-runner 3-y-o handicap over ten furlongs at Chelmsford, the fifty-year-old six-times champion will be 'calling in' on his way home from Brighton where he's set to ride in all SEVEN RACES!
Given the fact he was lamenting the fact he couldn't get any rides only two weeks ago it's obvious the veteran is still very much in demand; his ride on Next Stop at Beverley last week was all about class and confidence.
Wonder what KF will ride in the 2000 Guineas on Saturday; remember he won it last season in dramatic fashion on Night Of Thunder and he never replicated anything like that TH figure in three subsequent outings, Richard Hannon take note!I'll bet someone snaps up Fallon, a law unto himself but never forget the old saying, 'form is temporary, class is permanent!'
Falcon's Song is expected to land the opening Maiden Fillies' Stakes over ten furlongs having finished a creditable runner-up on debut about six weeks ago; trainer David Simcock is one of my absolute 'favourites!'There are also seven races scheduled on Wolverhampton Tapeta where Fast Dancer, second in three consecutive races, is clear 'best-in' for the Maiden Stakes over five furlongs and expected to go one better at his fifth attempt for Joseph Tuite who trains on the course!