Racing - Opt for Orpsie in the Stewards (From The Westmorland Gazette)

Racing - Opt for Orpsie in the Stewards

11:22am Saturday 2nd August 2008 in Sport By Flared Nostril

ORPSIE Boy can take the Stewards Cup at Glorious Goodwood today (Saturday) off a very useful handicap mark, writes Flared Nostril.

Nick Littmoden's sprinter had a glowing display on the all-weather that marked him out as one to follow.

And he was well fancied for the Workingham, the big six-furlong sprint at Royal Ascot, but withdrawn (probably because of the ground).

He remains of a good mark and having shown his well-being over the minimum trip and can get into the argument at a big price - he was a market mover this morning in from 33s to 20s.

Prime Defender with pattern-race form behind him and set to go up in the weights next week in an obvious danger to all.

Take a chance on Soft Morning to upset the Aidan O'Brien applecart in the Naussau Stakes (3.15).

Prescot is a shrewd judge and does not go racing without good reason.

Lush Lashes and Halfway to Heaven have better form credentials but have had some hard races and Prescot's Pivotal filly is on an upward curve.

Charles Dickens is one of Mark Johnston's best-bred youngsters and expect a winning debut at Thirsk (2pm).