Westmead Apollo, a threat to all in Gold Cup 2nd Semi Final at Henlow
Westmead Apollo is going to make life of his opponents very difficult in the second semi-final of Gold Cup, taking place at Henlow on Thursday, October 18, 2012. The blue dog returned to the winning ways in style, thriving in the first-round heat by staggering seven lengths.
C. Grasso’s charge really struggled prior to his recent strike. After finishing fourth in two straight races, he slightly raised his game, but failed to challenge Bubbly Ebony, who trounced him by a couple of lengths at the start of this month.
Today’s contest is an ideal opportunity for him to dish out revenge. The son of Droopys Vieri is full of confidence after a comprehensive victory, and looks well prepared to offer more.
His strategy on the latest trip was quite fascinating. He went very wide in the beginning, and subsequently established dominance at the second bend. After that, he stayed on well to seize the first rank with ridiculous ease.
Westmead Apollo is due to start from the sixth box, and this draw will help him avoid crowding. His finishing time in the last race was 34.49 seconds, and an equally good run would be enough to enjoy success today.
Aiming to stop him from winning are: Bubbly Ebony, Bridge Jane, Unlikely Bull, Stress Impact and Merlins Myth. The 550 metres flat race will get started at 21:15 GMT.
Following a layoff, Bubbly Ebony returned better than ever. After ending up third in a close competition at Hove, P. Young’s charge reached Henlow with a huge bang. He beat Westmead Apollo ahead of dominating the proceedings in first round of the Gold Cup. He is surely a major player in today’s battle.
Bridge Jane was well beaten by Westmead Apollo last time. However, she is a gutsy sort, and should run a solid race. Stress Impact will have to track cleverly in the early stages. Unlikely Bull is a lightly raced type, and his chances of beating this line-up are not bright. Merlins Myth wins few and far between.
Bubbly Ebony and Westmead Apollo have met before, and know each other’s game very well. It is quite a good chance for the latter to pay back the debt with the same coin. Good luck to all.
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