Jim Crowley: “Mutasaabeq is the reason I am riding at Ascot”

Jim Crowley previews his Saturday rides at Ascot

It is a Super Saturday and Shadwell could have winners at Ascot, Newmarket and York.

It was a difficult choice to make as to where I ride, but I chose Ascot to partner Mutasaabeq in the Group Two Summer Mile.

3.00 Ascot – Nomadic Empire

He finished up last year with a win at York. Things haven’t quite gone to plan for him so far this season, but he is dropping down the handicap.

He has cheekpieces back on. David O’Meara’s horses are in good order. We will definitely have a good each-way chance.

3.35 Ascot – Mutasaabeq

Mutasaabeq has not run a bad race this season, and you can make excuses for him on his two defeats. I thought he ran well at Sandown behind Lights On. He then lost a shoe at Epsom when coming out of the stalls.

He is back on a more conventional track. I’d like to think he will turn the tables on Modern News. Chindt has been exposed at Group One level and is obviously dropping back down to Group Two. I am hoping we can get back to winnings ways here.

4.10 Ascot – Israr