Dream Ahead
The classic outsider is something that all punters enjoy and back. There is nothing better than seeing a good horse battle with the favourites before stealing all of the glory and leaving some of the best trainers in flat racing red faced.
Dream Ahead is the perfect example of a classic outsider because here is a horse that does not have a bad race history in the slightest. Dream Ahead will be well priced at Royal Ascot this year and could leave the bookmakers looking a little fidgety by the close of play.
Performances of Dream Ahead
The performances of Dream Ahead have been very positive on the whole. The three-year-old Bay Colt has won two times from three races and suffered one bad run at Newmarket last October following a dodgy start during that particular race.
The first two professional performances of Dream Ahead showcased everything which is positive about this horse. All of the classic characteristics of a flat racing horse were displayed with energy and dynamism high up on the agenda.
The two winning performances of Dream Ahead have shown this Bay Colt has wins in the bank and is capable of finishing well over short distances. This will make the horse a more appealing choice in Royal Ascot Betting.
Trainer David Simcock
Trainer David Simcock has been working with this horse over the last 18 months, searching for a winning formula. It is clear this animal still has much to learn but Simcock is doing something right because the wins prove that everything is going according to plan.
Trainer David Simcock is not a stupid man. He will know that the chances of his horse winning in the St. James' Palace Stakes are outside at the very best. Therefore he will not over prepare his animal, simply take care of the horse to give it the best possible chance of beating Frankel, the current favourite.
Dream Ahead Betting
Dream Ahead betting needs to be cautious because whichever way a punter looks at this three-year-old there are stronger horses running in the same Royal Ascot race. Royal Ascot Betting 2011 will provide longer odds on this horse and it will be tempting to lay down a large bet but it is important to wait until the last moment.
Dream Ahead betting is best approached in terms of an each way option. This will reduce the risks of gambling for a win and will open up the first three or four positions in this race.
Career of Dream Ahead
The career of Dream Ahead still has a long way to go but Royal Ascot this year could be the making of this horse. Dream Ahead ticks all of the right boxes and it is now down to the trainer and jockey to work hard on getting wins in the bank which will enhance the career of Dream Ahead.
Punters need to remember that the career of Dream Ahead is only just beginning and there is still a lot of experience for all parties to gain before this animal can be considered one of the best in flat racing.