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Great ride from Buick on a horse that looks like it could be a headcase but he managed to drop in and timed his run nicely. Could be a very good horse.
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Did he look like a head case in his first 2 wins?
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He was 2f to Field Of Gold at Newmarket. He pulled too hard in the race.
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That stallion has been getting it’s fair share of winners in middle distance races
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Talented but quirky. Maybe geld him
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He's quirky. Geld him? Maybe with Godolphin, others may not. The horse's stallion value could be more than the lifetime earnings of an average Londoner.
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Doubt you'll ever win a Group 1 pulling like that
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I do not think he'll win a proper Gp 1 race over 8f. Is Kalms allowed in horses? Kalms seems to work for some humans with a nervy disposition.
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wasnt that bad last night..bit keen first cupple furlongs.
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imposs covers himself only proper G1 not G1 in title
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Bollocks on the line tomorrow. Should really beat these
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I like King Of Cities, but I don't think dropping him back in trip on quick ground is the wisest move. Likely a big drifter. Looks as if punters are standing Royal Playwright yet again. The horse has been a cash machine for bookmakers.
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Another one that was outpaced in his last race was Royal Playwright. He's also down in trip.
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He settled much better today. An easy winner at the end. As usual his price drifted out to 2.8 before backed into 2.5. All good.
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ASonOfWottonBassett
29 May 25 22:36 Talented but quirky. Maybe geld him  |
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Still a bit keen though but getting better. Best is yet to come.
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Yes, he was still a bit keen, possibly inherited from the sire/dam. I liked this horse. He'd won the last 2x I backed him - odds-against; only 7/2 against FoG in The Craven when supplemented, I think.
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Like to see him race on at 4 at least. Seems the type to improve with age.
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Royal Playwright thumped again. How many more times? Will probably pop up when least expected.
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Did anyone follow Martin Dixon in today with his ante-post each-way double?
Opera Ballo 12-1 for the Breeders Cup Mile' Scandanavia 8-1 for the St Leger |
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Oh, only johngrace, then?
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That was just Luck being Luck, a real pita nowadays
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Who’s offering prices for the Breeders Cup mile?
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Unibet I think it was giving prices to rtv. ie Nobet.
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Thanks Cider. I don’t rate the double by the way. But fair play for him going it it.
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It was just a Luck wind up
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Ahh ok! And advertising for the bookies!
I hadn’t seen no RTV so thanks again. |
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Breeders Cup prices, but no Epsom Derby 2026 from most bookies. What a state of affairs?
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Not with you.
Why would there be a market for the 2026 Derby when we’ve barely seen a 2yo out yet? |
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Charlie Appleby is considering running his promising three-year-old Opera Ballo (Ghaiyyath) in the Prix Daphnis (Gr.3) over 1,600 meters at Deauville on August 10. A winner of the Listed Henry Cecil Stakes on Thursday at Newmarket, Opera Ballo made a strong impression by moving up effortlessly before sweeping past Seagulls Eleven to win by two and three-quarter lengths.
"It’s easy to say afterwards, but I would’ve been disappointed if he hadn’t won," said Charlie Appleby. "He’s a horse we’ve really liked since the spring – even since the winter, to be honest. He’s got a strong character, just like his sire, but he has a big engine and a beautiful action. He still needs to learn how to do things properly. I think he learned a lot today, and we might take him to Deauville for the Prix Daphnis." He’s entered up dy before the Marois. Also for the G1 Moulin. |
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Has his own thread so …
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Delashay • August 11, 2025 1:58 PM BST
The PRIX DAPHNIS 4:15 where the Haggas unbeaten Scoville 4/6 was trounced, had been marked in as Opera Bello’s next start, looks like they are ready to go to GP1 as he skipped and is in the Marois next Sunday. |
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Delashay • August 11, 2025 1:58 PM BST
The PRIX DAPHNIS 4:15 where the Haggas unbeaten Scoville 4/6 was trounced, had been marked in as Opera Bello’s next start, looks like they are ready to go to GP1 as he skipped and is in the Marois next Sunday. |
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Delashay • August 11, 2025 2:02 PM BST
Race yesterday was a G3 currently best price 8/1 with lots to be taken out on the 13th You’re welcome  |
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Jacques Le Marois is a tough test for Opera Ballo. I'd like to see Rosallion win, but have a soft spot for The Lion In Winter. I hope they all run to their potential.
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We have to see if he goes Impossible, it’s looking like it and surely a positive if they have decided to go for it?
I know he has a following so wanted to alert those, I’ll be hoping that the fav doesn’t win! No room for sentimentality in racing. Am waiting on news or vids on the Japanese shippers, their champion miler 16/1 has brought a pacemaker and they are entered up for the Moulin after. There’s lots in the race and the form of the Jean Pratt worked out ok yesterday, but they were dropping back, will those stepping up be outstayed? Lion looking like the extra distance should suit. |
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Maybe it’s not a pacemaker?
JANTAR MANTAR (JPN 16/1 Beat in the NHK Mile Cup ASCOLI PICENO (JPN) 10/1 ASCOLI - the mare was very unlucky in the run (so can only assume that’s why she’s shorter?) being blocked, finishes her races very strongly. |
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I’ve seen no news of their wellbeing or if they are even in France! If they are it could be a different level to what the older milers back here offer.
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Another Godolphin withdrawal no Opera Ballo
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