Kite Wood won this race with a lot to spare last year and was made favourite for the Leger due to his style of win. Was against better rivals that day and I think with the rain coming it'll be another flying dismount Saturday to follow last week. Carries a stone more today but taking into account the opposition and he is on his favoured ground I don't see that as a problem. Will be having a nice little bet on Kite Wood. Little the appropriate word, was only a tenner.
I like Zaidan but not sure about this Native Khan, could be anything, so inclined to leave that one alone - along with the Hungerford. No future Paco Boy in the line-up and looks very open. Got a fiver on Ouqba.
In the 2.00 at Newbury this will be the softest ground any of them have faced. Zaidan and Native Khan top the betting by a mile, but who knows if they will go on the surface.
Bets today currently Kite Wood and Bated Breath, going to see what else looks like going in. Might take Tajneed as Pricewise is in belting form of late, try and find one more for a lucky15.
I like Classic Punch in the 4.30 at Newmarket. In this 5 runner field, he could easily dictate from the front again on a track he loves - the soft ground could make it hard to peg him back as well.
