Strong support for a Charles Hills' runner at Sandown who finished behind Oaks favourite Shutter Speed last time out.
Up in Perth's concluding bumper, ANYWAYTHEWINDBLOWS has been supported at big prices in what will be jockey Brian Harding's final ride before retiring. A half-brother to a three time winner he was a well-beaten third of 8 on his racecourse debut at Newcastle over 2m (heavy) in February. Today's better ground should suit and punters have been backing the perfect ending to Harding's career. 14/1 on first show last night he's now just 3/1 with some bookies (best price 4/1).
In Sandwon's Maiden Fillies' Stakes Charlie Hills' NESHMEYA now tops the market after sustained support this morning. Fourth at Yarmouth in October, the Oaks entrant finished behind last week’s Dubai Duty Free winner Shutter Speed on her second start and looks to have every chance on that form. As big as 10/3 on Thursday evening she's now as short as 7/4 in places (best price 2/1).
Also at Sandown this afternoon, HYPERFOCUS is all the rage in the 16.05. Huho Palmer's 3yo was aimed high last year including when finishing last of 9 in the Group 2 Superlative Stakes. Disappointing at Kempton on his comebacl when sent off the 7/4 favourite, he steps back to the mimium trip today and clearly more is expected with the 11/1 of last night now 4/1 in places (best price 6/1).
In the last race of th day at Chepstow NICELY INDEED is the horse everyone wants to be on. A dual bumper winner, the 7yo was having his first start since 2015 when running well for a long way at Kempton on only his second start over timber. Kim Bailey’s charge should be sharper for that effort today and he's been backed into odds-on favourite from 5/4 overnight (best price 5/6).
