Yesterday's NAP Two Commanders finished fourth at Catterick. Aberama Gold won the race at 7/2 — a former Stewards' Cup winner who had won over course and distance in April and ran his best race since when runner-up at Epsom the week before. The form book's preference for Aberama Gold proved correct; Two Commanders, on his handicap debut at an opening mark of 78, ran respectably without threatening the places.
That is on the record. The case for Two Commanders was built on a progressive profile and a yard in good form — Aberama Gold's strong course record was the counter-argument that materialised. A fourth on handicap debut is not a disaster for the horse's development — the mark will be reassessed and he remains a horse to follow as he gains handicap experience.
Glorious Goodwood in 12 Days
Glorious Goodwood opens Tuesday July 28. The Sussex Stakes, the Goodwood Cup, the Nassau Stakes and the Stewards' Cup — the race Aberama Gold won previously — are all 12 days away. Horse Racing Oracle AI will publish free daily selections for every day of the festival.
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