17:00 Haydock
Saturday 8 July 2017
All14:0514:4015:1515:5016:2517:0017:30
bet365 Fillies' Handicap
- 3YO plus | Class 2 | 7f 37y | Good to Firm | 8 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 17:01 | Winning time: 1m 30.41s
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Has never won since scoring at Newmarket on her debut but a runner-up in a Lingfield Listed event (1m, AW) on her final start last term. Raced too keenly when only fourth in a 7f conditions event at Leicester on her return but respected back in a handicap.
Well-placed to win five times from only 18 starts, looking better than ever when winning with authority at Catterick (7f, good to firm) last time out. More to do off a 5lb higher mark in a better race.
A revelation since cheekpieces were introduced, making it three wins from her last four starts when pouncing late to score at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month. Didn't get the clearest of runs that day, so 5lb rise may underestimate her.
A winner over 7f at Lingfield on her handicap debut a year ago and steady progress since, culminating in another win at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) last time out. Only just held on that day, so possibly vulnerable from 3lb higher.
Just one win from seven starts last year, that win coming at Chelsmford on her only previous attempt over 7f. Merits respect for that reason but not sighted since a below par effort in a York Listed event (6f, good) back in October.
Won over C&D (good) on her nursery debut last autumn and underlined her liking for the track when finishing second to Merlin over C&D (good to soft) last month. Raised 3lb for that but no surprise to see her go well once more.
Third on her debut before scoring over 7f at Carlisle (good to firm) next time. Found the drop to 6f against her when only sixth on her handicap debut at Leicester last month but open to improvement and worth considering back this more suitable trip.
Came good at the fifth attempt in maiden company at Chester on her penultimate start (7½f, good) but only sixth of nine on her handicap debut over 1m at Sandown. Drop back in trip may see her in a better light.
Non-Runners
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(7)
Breakable72
Weight: 10-0| Age: 6
T: T D Easterby J: Lewis Edmunds
NR
Forecasts
Brogan (7/2), Roman Holiday (4/1), Bint Arcano (9/2), Aljuljalah (6/1), Highland Pass (13/2), Moonwise (7/1), Excellent Sounds (9/1), Breakable (14/1), Queensbrydge (16/1)
A decent contest featuring some progressive, recent winners and the likes of Aljuljalah and Queensbrydge who have mixed it in Listed company. All things considered, it's ROMAN HOLIDAY who makes most appeal on the evidence of her fetching victory at Newmarket when not getting the clearest of passages. If there is any each-way value if may lie with the lightly-raced Moonwise who appeared to be crying out for this return to 7f on her handicap debut at Leicester.
- Roman Holiday
- Moonwise
- Aljuljalah
Prize Money
1st: £12,938.002nd: £3,850.003rd: £1,924.004th: £962.00
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