Poole Harbour determined to thrive in Foundation Handicap
Poole Harbour is determined to deliver an outstanding performance at Sandown racecourse in a bid to claim the ace title of the Chelsea FC Foundation Handicap. The Class 4 contest over the distance of 7 furlongs and 16 yards will take place today, June 7
at 7:25 (GMT).
The legendary trainer Richard Hannon’s bay colt marvellously finished first against 13 rivals in his last outing on May 28, 2012. Being a 3-1 favourite, he stormed to success convincingly in the Betfair Supporting Grassroots Racing Maiden Stakes.
This was the novice runner’s maiden triumph that boosted up his morale to a great extent. Starting his career with a runner-up rank on May 13, 2011, the three-year-old maverick sprinter moved on to gain two consecutive 5th positions.
As a whole, the brilliant son of Elusive City out of Free Lance has run for 5 times so far. He is going to start out at Sandown for the very first time.
He looks to be fervent to test his racing credentials against 9 competitors including Responsive, Tartiflette, Wise Venture, Mahkama, Wahylah, Fire Ship, Cantal, Shamahan and Gaul Wood.
Poole Harbour will surely show a big run in the Foundation Handicap, having more than 90 percent chances to finish first.
However, Gaul Wood has enough potential to wrest success from Poole Harbour. The Tom Dascombe-trained bay gelding also commenced his career with a runner-up rank on August 8, 2011. He elegantly broke his maiden in the very next outing on January 18, 2012
while being 1-7 favourite.
Now, the novice horse is looking to add second straight victory to his portfolio.
Thus, there will be a tough tug of war between Gaul Wood and Poole Harbour. This duel will make the event interesting enough.
Among the other runners, Cantal is likely to do well today. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained filly has won 1 of her total 3 starts so far. She may give tough time to both the above runners.
In this situation, the competition for the Handicap title will be rip-roaring. Let us enjoy the remarkable action. Good luck to all the contestants.
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