2000 Guineas Day

The first of the Classics today at Newmarket with Frankel red hot favourite for the 2000 Guineas. I can't be backing him at such short odds, especially when you consider only two of the thirteen Champion two-year-olds who have run at Newmarket since the WTR began in 1986 have actually won the race - Zafonic and George Washingon. The Cecil colt does look unbeatable on all known form but I will be having a couple of bob each way on Fury. The William Haggas trained colt is unbeaten in his two starts, has the assistance of J P Murtagh in the saddle and looks likely to be a nice three-year-old.
Earlier in the 2.30 I like the look of Laaheb. Trained by Roger Varian who has made a cracking start to his training career the five-year-old ran a big race in the Sheema Classic in Dubai and should be capable of winning this Group Two.
Later on the card at 3.45 I fancy another who was running well in Dubai earlier this season in the shape of Iver Bridge Lad. The colt finished second to the great J J The Jet Plane back in March and has put in some good runs since returning to the UK. Tough and reliable he has to have a chance in the Group Three.
Be lucky