This Saturday promises to be an action-packed day with multiple races taking place. I have the opportunity to ride two promising young horses from Archie Watson's Lambourn base at Thirsk. First, I'll be riding NIEWIADOMA, a two-year-old daughter of Cotai Glory, in the British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes.
Having had the chance to ride her several times in preparation, I am pleased with her natural speed and attitude. The competition includes Karl Burke's daughter of Blue Point Bai Tong, who was purchased for 125,000gns. Later, I'll be riding MERLIER in the Stirrup Bar For Deli-Style Dinning Packages Handicap, a race where he will be facing proven sprinters for the first time. Despite being eased to a career-low mark, I expect WARM SPELL to perform well in the Join Racing TV Today Handicap.
Additionally, I will be riding IDYLLIC in the Happy 21st Birthday Lily Watkinson Handicap and SOLAR BIRICZ in the Nick Simpson Cannot Be 60 Handicap. Meanwhile, at Newbury, ZAVATERI is set to compete in the Watership Down Stud Too Darn Hot Greenham Stakes, a race that will be a significant test for the Without Parole colt. The Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Stakes, also known as the Fred Darling, is another highly anticipated event with several fillies holding strong prospects.
URBAN LION will attempt to build on his win in the Lincoln by competing in the Win Unique Experiences At OLBG Prizes Spring Cup Handicap. Finally, I am hoping to see Al AASY secure a win in the Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes for Tom Marquand and William Haggas.