Wootton Bassett

Wootton Bassett is a horse attracting much attention in the flat racing world and not just for having a silly sounding name. This horse is on a part with Frankel when it comes to having a one hundred per cent win record over professional flat races.

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Wootton Bassett is a three-year-old Bay Colt that could become popular and famous at Royal Ascot for two different reasons. One is the fact this horse is well priced in the current St. James' Palace Stakes betting market and the other is because it has a genuine chance of beating some strong horses.

Form of Wootton Bassett

The form of Wootton Basset is superb with four wins from four professional flat races last year and one win in another lower standard flat race. The most noticeable thing about the form of Wootton Bassett is that this horse has got progressively better with each race.

The form of Wootton Bassett does not justify the current position of the horse on the Royal Ascot betting market. The strength of the favourites for the St. James' Palace Stakes is the only thing keeping this three-year-old from leading the way. If the horse was entered for any other race then the favourite position would be a formality.

Strengths of Wootton Bassett

The strengths of Wootton Bassett are starting to form a very long list. This horse is tried and tested over six furlongs. Speed and charisma are massive traits for any horse in flat racing and this Bay Colt has both of them in abundance.

Not yielding is one of the main strengths of Wootton Bassett. Once the horse manages to get to the leading position in a race, it is very difficult for the rest of the field to catch up or claw back the gap which jockey Paul Hanagan is able to quickly open up.



Massive fields of runners do not seem to fluster or distract this horse which suggests that attitude is one of the main strengths of Wootton Bassett. This is very important for both a trainer and a jockey in the build up to a big race because it is then much easier to keep a horse calm.

Betting on Wootton Bassett

Betting on Wootton Bassett could turn out to be very popular for Royal Ascot which will drive the price of the horse shorter in the build up to the race. In most races to date betting on Wootton Bassett has not provided the best value because the horse has been a favourite on several occasions.

The St. James' Palace Stakes will be one of the few occasions where this is not the case which could prompt regular followers of the horse into laying large win or each way bets. Wootton Bassett could ultimately be the best horse to risk a Royal Ascot free bet on.

Trainer Richard Fahey

Trainer Richard Fahey has already said that Wootton Bassett is one of the best horses currently in his stables. Fahey is very experienced when it comes to dealing with horses and big race meetings so there should be no worries over the condition of the horse or this relationship.



Richard Fahey is a trainer who carries a big reputation around with him. It will put a smile on his face which would rival the Cheshire Cat's if Wootton Bassett could come good and maintain a winning career which would mean a win against Frankel.