System Betting – Horse Racing Tips

Manchester United and England striker Michael Owen was quick to nominate a possible crack at the Group 1 St Leger at Doncaster in September as a possible target for his hugely impressive Brown Panther who toyed with opposition when trotting up in the King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot on Thursday, writes Elliot Slater.

Owen, who owns and bred the rapidly improving three-year-old colt, is also the owner of Manor House Stables in Cheshire from where trainer Tom Dascombe sent out his second winner of the week at the royal fixture. Brown Panther had been a persistent tip for the race following an eye-catching at Haydock last month where he won with any amount in hand and looked a potential blot on the handicap for the competitive mile-and-a-half contest.

Backed down from 8/1 to 4/1 joint-favourite on the horse betting, supporters of the Shirocco colt never had an anxious moment as jockey Richard Kingscote eased his mount into contention half a mile from home before taking up the running when still on the bridle at the three pole. From that point victory was never in doubt for Brown Panther who eased clear in the rain-softened ground to score by six lengths form Census, with the rest of the field strung out like washing the length of the ascot straight.

Clearly a mile ahead of the handicapper at present, Owen’s charge looks a pattern race performer already and could well graduate to take high rank amongst the best middle distance horses this term. An indication of the hopes connections hold for their colt is that Owen mentioned a potential bid for the St Leger, whilst there was also talk of a possible crack at the German Derby. Those placing horse racing bets will be keeping a close eye on the owner’s plans.

Wherever he goes next Brown Panther will surely be the subject of serious market support, but for now he has been introduced into the ante-post list for the St Leger at between 8/1 and 14/1 and already looks a serious contender.