Bocca Baciata has some strong form to her name and looks cracking value at 7/1 in the Tercentenary Stakes at Roral Ascot today (3.05).
Jessica Harrington’s filly showed useful and progressive form as a juvenile when winning once, but always looked the type who would make up into a better three-year-old.
That view was confirmed when Bocca Baciata beat Pleascach in good style in a Listed contest over 1m 2f at Naas on seasonal reappearance.
Bocca Baciata made smooth headway from the rear to challenge two from home before staying on strongly to score by 1 1/2 lengths.
She then then failed to confirm the form with Pleascach when fifth in the in the Irish 1000 Guineas, but travelled like much the best horse for must of the race and kept on well to be beaten just three lengths over a 1m trip which was arguably too short.
The step back up to 1m 2f this afternoon is sure to suit, and Bocca Baciata’s form reads extremely well now that she is dropped back into Group 3 company.
With Fran Berry in the saddle, Bocca Baciata looks to have plenty going for her and overrpiced at the odds on offer.
Daily Sport recommended bet: 2pts each-way Bocca Baciata (7/1 bet365, BetVictor, Ladbrokes, Stan James, Sky Bet – BOG)
