Tom Segal with two 7-1 stunners on day two at Newmarket

Who will reach the Newmarket winning post first in the Betfred Cesarewitch? Tom Segal marks your cardCredit: Edward Whitaker

Amazing Maria was one of the stars of last season when winning at Royal Ascot and two Group 1s subsequently. In that context, this season has been a huge disappointment but there were signs she was on the way back in France last time. At her best, she has the class to win the Shadwell Joel Stakes at Newmarket (3.40).

The key to Amazing Maria is a strong pace and decent ground, and so there can be no excuses because three of her opponents have put up their best performances when racing prominently and the ground is quickening up all the time.

It is not as if she has been useless this season either. She was just over four lengths behind Tepin at Ascot in the Queen Anne and finished in front of Alice Springs at Deauville last time. This race is certainly of lesser quality.

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Published on 22 September 2016inHorse racing tips

Last updated 19:20, 22 September 2016

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