All-weather scorer can get the better of recent foe now switched to turf

Bay Bridge
3.00 Newbury
Buy at 1 in a match bet with Highland Rocker on the index

Sir Michael Stoute has a tendency to slowly bring along his young horses and in the case of Bay Bridge, a light juvenile campaign may have worked the trick with this year in mind.

The three-year-old son of New Bay ran in two hot novice events last year, including when fourth to subsequent UAE Derby winner Rebel's Romance on the all-weather at Kempton. One place ahead of him was Highland Rocker.

The pair renew their rivalry here and have both won in the interim – Bay Bridge impressively fended off a small field to win by five lengths at Newcastle while Highland Rocker made every yard in a weak race at Ripon.

Little separates them on official ratings, but you would expect Bay Bridge to have more improvement to come following that devastating victory off a layoff. The switch to turf will suit and he is already proven at the trip. He can exact revenge on Highland Rocker.

3.00 Newbury

Sporting 50-25-10: 13-16 Bay Bridge, 11-14 Tamborrada, Highland Rocker, 8-11 River Alwen, 7-9 Dubawi Sands, 6-8 King Frankel, Oz Legend, 3-5 Dingle, Greystoke, 1-3 Fountain Cross.

Match bet 0-1 Bay Bridge/Highland Rocker.

3.35 Newbury

Sporting 50-30-20-10: 36-39 Palace Pier, 15-18 Lope Y Fernandez, 12-15 Top Rank, 9-12 My Oberon, 7-9 Safe Voyage, 4-6 Century Dream, Lady Bowthorpe, 3-5 Lord Campari, Lord Glitters, 2-4 Pogo, Happy Power, 1-3 Bless Him.

Match bet -0.5-0.5 The Field/Palace Pier.

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