Horse Racing Betting Tips: Pinatubo to mount another big challenge in Vintage renewal
RARELY can I remember a more appropriate name for a race than the Vintage Stakes (2.25pm) at Goodwood this afternoon.
There may only be seven declared, but it has the potential to be one of the best two-year-old races run in either England or Ireland so far this season.
Not only do we have the first two home from last month’s Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot, but we also have the winner of the Superlative Stakes, the narrowly beaten hot favourite from the July Stakes and an emphatic maiden winner with a monster reputation.
The obvious place to start is with Chesham Stakes winner PINATUBO who seemed to relish the step up to this seven-furlong trip when quickening clear of the highly regarded Lope Y Fernandez.
That was a step up again from his impressive Woodcote Stakes win at Epsom and there is no obvious reason to suggest why he won’t confirm that form again with the runner-up.
The 13/8 available in a few places is tempting as he currently looks the best of his generation.
Mystery Power burst a few bubbles in the Superlative Stakes and is clearly held in high regard by trainer Richard Hannon.
He looks sure to get involved but the 3lb penalty he has to shoulder for that win makes life extremely tough here.
A bigger danger could come from the second and third home in the July Stakes.
Platinum Star and Visinari finished second and third respectively and both are expected to relish the step up in trip.
The latter has a huge reputation and fluffed his lines a little at Newmarket.
He looks sure to build on that run and may give Pinatubo most to think about.
POINTERS
Pinatubo 2.25pm Goodwood