David Probert Saturday rides blog: 'I think he will be suited to that'

David Probert has six rides at Ascot on July 12, and he previews them all in his latest exclusive blog with Coral readers.

He made his debut at Sandown last month and he was very green. Ascot is a much more of a galloping course, so I think he will be suited to that. He is a War Of Will colt who should take a step forward.

Never So Brave produced a brilliant performance last time out when winning the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot. That race came over 7f, and he is now stepping up a furlong for the Summer Mile, which shouldn’t be a problem.

This horse has always looked like a progressive type. He had some smart form with Sir Michael Stoute, and he has continued to improve under Andrew Balding. I had a sit on him the other day and he feels well within himself.

I think this is one of the best races of the day, as you have the Wolferton winner (Haatem), Royal Hunt Cup winner (My Cloud) and Quddwah won a Listed race in France recently. My horse is well in the mix and is capable of successfully following up from his Royal Ascot triumph.

It was a good run from Star Of Dubai at Sandown last time where she finished second behind a smart filly from William Haggas’ yard. She is a lightly-raced horse and I think Ascot will suit her. The ground will also be perfect, as she broke her maiden on Firm ground at Bath earlier this season.

There was very little wrong with Mount Atlas’ runner in the Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes. He brings some strong form to the table here. I think he has a big win in him, and hopefully that will be here in this valuable handicap contest. 

Redorange finished third in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes at Royal Ascot, beaten by only a length. He was on the wrong side of the course in that race, with the high numbers dominating the finish.

He is a fast horse who has had good draw in this contest. This is a great ride to pick up and I am excited to jump on board.

If they go fast in this race, Lessay should be competitive. He took a while to get going in his career, but we have now figured him out. He is down to his last winning mark, so the handicapper has given him a chance.

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