Oisin Murphy insight & preview ahead of Newbury
Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy, who rode a treble on Friday, talks us through his chances at Newbury on Saturday.
Saturday Newbury rides
13:10 - Jabbar
He's a really nice type physically. I liked what I saw of him the other day and hope he'll run very well. I've not ridden him at home but he's worked well with another two-year-old with some experience, so that's a good sign. Dubai Poet had an entry in the Haynes, Hanson and Clark so they must think a bit of him and Roger Varian's two-year-olds have been taking a huge step forward from run-to-run, so he's the one to beat.
13:40 - Paxos
He's not won on turf but he was unlucky at York as he got run out of it in a competitive race. I don't know what went wrong at Windsor - he raced a bit keenly in a messy race - but hopefully this will be more to his liking as a fast-run seven furlongs will be ideal.
14:15 - King's Lynn
Ground on the easy side of good would be ideal for him. He was a bit disappointing last time but he was possibly feeling the effects of a couple of quick runs at Royal Ascot and he's had a nice break since then which will have freshened him up. This is a competitive race and I'd fear Hurricane Ivor if we go flat out - it could be a bit sharp for him if we don't. Khaadem went flat out at Doncaster and broke the track record, so the drop to five was a good move - that was the first time he's ever run over five furlongs. Tis Marvellous has recaptured his form and deserves to be in the mix as well, but I think if Khaadem shows up he'll be very hard to beat.
14:50 - Foxes Tales
I love this fellow. He works really badly at home so it's hard to tell what sort of form he's in, but he looks great. I thought he was tough when he won at Haydock as he came off the bridle a long way out. I have respect for the favourite Al Aasy - they always thought he was a Group 1 horse and if he's at his best he'll be hard to beat - but Foxes Tales finds loads under pressure and is hard as nails. I thought his run at Newmarket the time before was also very good and hopefully he's still improving. I'd be hopeful that if he doesn't win he'll be second.
15:25 - Pivoine
The ground was too slow for him when I rode him at Sandown and he then ran very well at York. He's feasibly handicapped, travels well and is an easy ride - you just keep him on the bridle for as long as you dare. I think he's overpriced at around 14/1. Aramaic is well in and deserves a higher rating than 94. He'll be hard to beat. It's interesting that the Gosdens have kept King Leonidas in training. If they didn't like him they wouldn't have kept him in training as a four-year-old and John Gosden wouldn't keep a horse that was just a handicapper. He's probably a danger but fitness is the question after such a long time off.
16:00 - Hierarchy
I don't think it was a very strong race at Kempton but he missed the break a beat and ran well to finish third. I think he'll improve for a bit of dig in the ground. This is very open. Dhabab ran well in the Coventry and the form of his Superlative third is very strong as we think the world of Masekela and Native Trail has won a Group 1. The drop back to six will probably suit and, on form, I think Dhabab has achieved more than his rivals.
16:35 - Koy Koy
I was very happy with him on debut at Salisbury in a race that rode well. He just got a bit tired and I thought he'd improve a fair bit. He then ran very well when runner-up at Ascot and I think he's up to winning a race like this. Hopefully he can just relax and get behind something that goes a decent gallop. He'd be my best chance on the card.
17:05 - Without Revenge
He ran very well when second at Goodwood. I kind of blame myself as I got there a bit too soon and I wasn't entirely happy with the ride I gave him. He's a decent horse and I thought he deserved to win at Goodwood, so I hope he'll be bang there. Roger [Charlton] wouldn't be putting me on him if he didn't think he had a good chance.
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