Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle faces a tense wait to see if she gets a run in Saturday’s Ebor at York, with three other rides booked in for the final day of the festival.
Cheekpieces can give Tabdeed that vital edge
I was so happy with Tabdeed’s run in the Stewards’ Cup at last month’s Qatar Goodwood Festival, when he only just failed to beat Commanche Falls in a tight finish.
Archie Watson’s gelding re-opposes Michael Dods’ sprinter over the same six-furlong trip in the ?100,000 Sky Bet Constantine Handicap (4.10) at York on Saturday when he is 1lb better off for just a short-head and he must have a strong chance of avenging that defeat.
He will wear cheekpieces for the first time, just to help keep his attention under pressure, and I’m hoping they might just give him that vital edge on a flat, even track that should prove ideal.
We’re drawn high in stall 17 in a field of 20, which could be an ideal starting point as we’re surrounded by horses that should give us a nice tow into the race. Good Eye, who was fourth in the Stewards’ Cup, is in 15 and trailblazer Lord Of The Lodge will break from 12.