Hugo Palmer Saturday runners blog - October 10, 2026

Newmarket 2.25 – Mia Fantasia

This horse is going to need to take a step forward, and any further rain Newmarket gets will help him, but he ran well from an unpromising position in the Solario Stakes at Newmarket last time to finish fifth.  We’re stepping him up to a mile here, and hopefully that will help him find that improvement.

York 3.17 – Ardisia

Ardisia is another one who likes the softer ground, so it’s really pleasing the rain has come at York.  He ran well in the Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup last time, and when he can get his toe in, which he will here, he’s at his best, so there’s no reason he can’t be competitive again here.

York 5.07 – Be The Standard

Be The Standard is yet another who probably likes a bit of cut in the ground, we’re stepping him back up in trip here, I think this is his best trip.  He ran very well on his first start back after a break last month, finishing second, and hopefully he can take another step forward from that here.

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