Flora Of Bermuda (14:25 Newmarket, this afternoon: Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Challenge Stakes, Group 2, 7f)
Andrew Balding’s five-year-old roan mare by Dark Angel, owned by Wathnan Racing, ridden by James Doyle, who is 3 from 7 on her. She’s won three times this season, including Group 3s at York and Goodwood in July. Last time she was beaten just 1¾ lengths in the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster 21 days ago, and that form was boosted by the Longchamp result last week. She has won here at Newmarket, stall 5 carries a slight edge, and the quick ground suits. The one query is that she’s only had three runs at 7f, though she’s won over it.
Verdict: Back Flora Of Bermuda to win. She’s the most consistent Group performer in the field, and the Doncaster run gives her the strongest form. 🏇
