Journey appears to heading in the right direction and apart from Godolphin-owned Amazing Speed has relatively simple task in the Maiden Fillies' Stakes over seven furlongs of Lingfield polytrack today; it's imperative for both these superbly-breds tin and enhance stud values.Twice-raced Journey improved considerably on her debut three weeks ago when short-headed in a fast-run seven furlongs 'dash' on Leicester turf; caught in the very last stride by Postbag who delivered a real blow to John Gosden's charge.
'Big John' will have been extremely vexed but Journey has an outstanding opportunity to go one better and make it third time lucky; I'll bet she does but we'll be playing a forecast saver!Running in tandem with this afternoon fixture will be 'good to firm' Chepstow where Jersey Jewel can gain from experience and make one of three places in the Maiden Stakes over ten furlongs.
Perrault is an obvious danger but his sole appearance as a juvenile came 189 days ago; it hasn't been easy to get three year-old right with a desperate cold snap and with a fillies' allowance of 5lbs there are enough boxes ticked for this Richard Hannon-trained Naaqoos three-year-old but make sure they all run before playing an each-way double into Journey.
Bookmakers are so cynical and devious with their policy of getting horses withdrawn in 'key' races!Two-day(s) Guineas meeting at Newmarket this weekend, can't wait.
1.50 Halsall; Chepstow,
2.45 Jersey Jewel (e.w); Lingfield,
4.10 Journey (nap).