Architect has two betting tips for Day 3 of the Cambridgeshire Meeting at Newmarket.
13:50 Saturday
The Group 2 Royal Lodge Stakes should prove informative, with no fewer than four last-time-out winners crossing swords, along with other contenders that bring very good form into the contest.
James Owen’s WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE (best price 7/2) has improved with each outing and performed extremely well in the Acomb Stakes when only finding The Lion In Winter too strong last time out.
That is the best form on offer and he is the clear highest-rated runner in the field. He has to prove he’s effective under these conditions, but the step up in trip will suit, and he holds strong claims with more to come.
16:45 Saturday
In the final race on the card, MISSION TO MOON (best price 5/1) appeals most, who has made the frame in four hot handicaps the last four times and has an excellent opportunity to gain a third career success.
Earlier this season, he gave weight and a beating to the 106-rated Fair Angellica, who has landed a good Listed race since to advertise the form. Just on that evidence, he remains well handicapped.
Roger Varian’s can compete off the same mark as when finishing an excellent fourth of 29 in the Britannia at the Royal Ascot, so he’s fancied to go very well on ground that will suit (2-2 on soft ground).
