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2007 2000 Guineas Talking Horses News Round-up

TEOFILIO (2/1 Ante Post Fav)
Connections of Teofilo are growing in confidence as the Stan James 2000 Guineas swiftly approaches.

Jim Bolger's long-time ante-post favourite for the one-mile Classic suffered a minor setback last week but delighted his handler in a serious piece of work at the weekend.

♠ Teofilio In Flying Forms Says Jim Bolger

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ADAGIO (10/3 Ante Post 2nd Fav)
In-form rider Kerrin McEvoy seemingly has few peers at present and is looking forward to what could be a career-defining 48 hours at Newmarket this weekend.

The popular Australian is set to renew his partnership with Sir Michael Stoute's Adagio in the Stan James 2000 Guineas on Saturday, while Nell Gwyn heroine Scarlet Runner will be his mount in the fillies' equivalent on Sunday.

♠ Jockey Macevoy Sweet On Adigio's 2000 Guineas Chances

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US RANGER (6/1 Ante Post)
French contender US Ranger has been supplemented for the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket at a cost of £25,000.
The Michael Tabor-owned colt is 6-1 for Saturday's race with sponsors Stan James after a sustained gamble.

♠ US Ranger Added To 2000 Guineas Line Up

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MAJOR CADEAUX (7/1 Ante Post)
Richard Hannon is confident Major Cadeaux will stay the trip in Saturday's Stan James 2,000 Guineas.

The son of Cadeaux Genereux has been a leading fancy for the Classic since slamming Dutch Art over seven furlongs in the Greenham Stakes at Newbury last month.

♠ No Stamina Doubts For Major Cadeaux

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DIAMOND TYCOON (9/1 Ante Post)
Research I conducted recently shows that the median speed figure for the past seven 2,000 Guineas winners is 113. Understandably then, when a colt can clock a time this good prior to the big one it marks them out as special.

For me this is the most impressive victory of the flat season so far. What makes this performance all the more remarkable is the manner in which Diamond Tycoon won, making all the running and winning in a near canter.

♠ The Sire - ♠ The 2000 Guineas Previewed

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STRATEGIC PRINCE (10/1 Ante Post)
Strategic Prince pleased handler Paul Cole in an all-weather workout at Lingfield on Saturday as preparations for the Stan James 2000 Guineas continue to gather momentum.

Not seen since finishing third behind Teofilo and Holy Roman Emperor in the Dewhurst Stakes in October, the son of Dansili is currently rated a 10-1 chance by the sponsors for the upcoming Classic.

♠ Strategic Prince Enjoyed His Lingfield 2000 Guineas Prep Race

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HAATEF (12/1 Ante Post)
Trainer Kevin Prendergast is hopeful that Haatef can close the gap on Teofilo in Saturday's Stan James 2000 Guineas.

The son of Danzig finished just under three lengths behind Jim Bolger's charge in last season's Dewhurst but was a late foal and looks the type to improve from two to three.

♠ Kevin Prendergast Hopeful About Haatef's Chances

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DUTCH ART (14/1 Ante Post)
Logic says Teofilo can't be beaten, but when did logic ever have anything to do with punting on horses? After a slight setback in training, Teofilo's odds have lengthened to 5-2, which is good value.

But those odds will be a lot more cramped by next Saturday, and I prefer the each-way odds available on Dutch Art. Unbeaten as a two-year-old, Dutch Art lost that record on his reappearance when finishing second to Major Cadeaux in a muddling Greenham Stakes at Newbury.

♠ Dutch Art In The Way Of Teofilo's Treble Challenge

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TABOSA (33/1 Ante Post)
Philip Robinson admits he was very impressed with Tobosa when he teamed up with the colt for a gallop at Newmarket on Tuesday.

In the absence of Kerrin McEvoy, Robinson has been booked to ride the William Jarvis-trained colt in Saturday's Stan James 2000 Guineas and the pair enjoyed a gentle getting to know you session at the course.

♠ Jockey Philip Robinson Impressed By Tobosa Works Gallop

Teofilo 2/1 Favourite
Adagio 10/3 Bet
Us Ranger 5/1 Bet
Major Cadeaux 7/1 Bet
Diamond Tycoon 9/1 Bet
Strategic Prince 10/1 Bet
Haatef 12/1 Bet
Dutch Art 14/1 Bet
Duke Of Marmalade 16/1 Bet
Mount Nelson 20/1 Bet
Cockney Rebel 25/1 Bet
Truly Royal 33/1 Bet
Tobosa 33/1 Bet
Eagle Mountain 50/1 Bet
Prime Defender 50/1 Bet
Sonny Red 50/1 Bet
Vital Equine 66/1 Bet
Halicarnassus 66/1 Bet
Big Robert 66/1 Bet
Drayton 66/1 Bet
Evens And Odds 66/1 Bet
Hurricane Spirit 66/1 Bet
Yellowstone 66/1 Bet
Al Shemali 100/1 Bet
Jo'burg 100/1 Bet
Mastership 100/1 Bet
Mofarij 100/1 Bet
Fishforcompliments 150/1 Bet
Slaney Time 150/1 Bet
Danum Dancer 500/1 Bet

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