18:15 Chelmsford City
Thursday 5 October 2017
All17:4518:1518:4519:1519:4520:1520:4521:15
Bet toteJackpot At betfred.com Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10)
- 2YO only | Class 4 | 7f | Standard | 13 Runners | Polytrack | Weighed In
- Off time: 18:19 | Winning time: 1m 25.23s
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Improved on promising debut when making all against stands rail at Newmarket next time, and sets the standard on that form. May have benefited from good tactical ride there, though, and last of five in Group 3 in France last time.
Half-sister to high-class performer Rio de La Plata, and ran well on debut at Leicester, holding every chance until late on. Likely to improve for that outing, and one for the shortlist now switched to polytrack.
Well bred, and cost $1,000,000 as a two-year-old, so rather disappointing that she could finish only fifth on Windsor debut, looking a little awkward. Blinkered now, and bred to appreciate AW, so too early to make harsh judgments.
Type trainer excels with, bred to appreciate much stiffer test in due course, and no impact on debut at Yarmouth (7f) recently. Similar story expected here, but better to come in fullness of time.
First foal of a fair maiden who stayed 1¼m, and easy enough to look elsewhere on debut, given yard is not prolific in races of this type.
Placed in three of four starts in novice events on turf, and back to debut form when runner-up at Chepstow, albeit worried out of it having looked in control. Type to benefit from headgear, but this looks a deeper contest.,
Dam failed to win, but has produced a couple of winners at a modest level. Yard in form, but runners tend to improve markedly for experience, and others preferred unless market speaks in her favour.
From family of smart performers Polar Ben and Franklins Gardens, but picked up very cheaply. Belied sales price when third of 13 in Kempton minor event recently, and can't be ruled out, for all this represents a swift return to the track.
Sire a Grade 1 winner on tapeta, and unraced dam has produced several winners, but tongue tie for debut sounds a warning, and passed over unless market indicates otherwise.
Milk It Mick filly who has looked in need of experience when well held to date. May do better when handicapping, but makes no appeal at this level.
Ran too free on racecourse bow, and has gone close on both subsequent starts, giving her claims on form, although didn't entirely impress with her attitude last time, and must knuckle down if she's to improve her record.
Mastercraftsman half-sister to smart 6f winner Dark Missile, but fitted with headgear since debut, and hasn't shown a great deal to date. May do better at some point, but opposable on balance.
Hails from family of French Guineas winner Landseer, and would have finished second on Kempton debut but for rider dropping his hands. Open to plenty of improvement, and booking of Ryan Moore very much takes the eye.
Forecasts
West Palm Beach (2/1), Expressiy (9/4), Beautiful Memory (3/1), Frolic (8/1), Perfect Thought (10/1), Bint Huwaar (16/1), Line House (33/1), Montana Dawn (66/1), Connoisseur (66/1), Dragonfly Dream (66/1), Speed Craft (66/1), Geetanjali (100/1), Ms Tilly (100/1)
WEST PALM BEACH ran a race replete with promise on Kempton debut (rider banned for dropping his hands), and she is taken to get the better of Godolphin pair Beautiful Memory and Expressiy. The latter sets the standard on form, but may be a tad flattered by making all against the rail at Newmarket on her second outing.
- West Palm Beach
- Beautiful Memory
- Expressiy
Prize Money
1st: £5,822.002nd: £1,732.003rd: £866.004th: £433.00
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