Joined Grant Tuer for 6,000 Guineas at the Newmarket sales recently, and was placed on her last five starts for Simon Crisford, edged out by three quarters of a length by Burtonwood (6f) earlier this month on her last start for that trainer. No issues with this trip on stable debut.
A game mare who has thrived on Tapeta at Newcastle since May 2016. Three times a winner over a mile (but versatile with 7f also fine), her mark has rocketed 20lb from 48 to 68. She's 3lb higher for her comeback success last month (trainer expected her to need the race), and has a date with the paddocks for breeding come April 2017.
Runner up to Robero over C&D in June 2016 from a 2lb lower mark, and a 7f winner at Thirsk (Good) in July 2016. Lost her way a shade thereafter, and was back from a five month break when an always behind seventh of eight over a mile at Southwell recently.
Maiden who left Martyn Meade for 3,000 Guineas at Newmarket in October 2016. Returned with a solid effort (stable debut) when a close fourth of 11 in a 7f handicap to Masamah at Wolverhampton late last month. Dropped a further 1lb since and still unexposed (seven starts), so likely to be off the mark sooner rather than later for this trainer.
Winner on debut in August 2015 for Charles Hills, but continues to disappoint for Richard Fahey. However, her mark of 62 is now 15lb lower than in November 2016 (77), and she has some ability in there as shown when runner up over 7f at Chester last June. Will return to form eventually and dangerously handicapped when doing so.
Made all under a good ride to score on her handicap debut over C&D last month. Her revised mark of 72 is not overly taxing (up 5lb) with Blooming Lovely (third) and Out of Order (fourth) both running well in defeat since. Clear chance of following up if avoiding a battle up front with Barwah.
Non-Runners
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The Yellow Bus208
Weight: 9-13| Age: 4
T: M Wigham J: Connor Beasley
NR
Forecasts
Spinwheel (6/4), Bell Heather (4/1), Palenville (4/1), Barwah (9/2), The Yellow Bus (11/2), Langham (7/1), Cabal (33/1)
A 5lb rise for SPINWHEEL looks very fair, and she's taken to follow up her recent C&D success if able to avoid a strong paced battle for the lead with the ultra tough Barwah. Assuming this pair don't over-race up front, they look set to fill the first two places in a fairly moderate fillies handicap.
1. Spinwheel
2. Barwah
3. Langham