Landed Newbury mile turf handicap this summer having won twice as a juvenile the previous term. Returns after an 81-day break but not without a chance despite the steadier of top weight.
Won 3-5 last winter and returns here having been off since disappointing in Naas listed contest this summer. Looks the type to thrive again at this time of year so rates a lively contender in an open affair. Second in this race last year.
First passed the post in Lingfield 10f handicap last month only to be demoted to second for bumping. Subsquent 2lb rise rubs salt into that wound, but should be thereabouts if in similar form.
Won this race 12 months ago off 1lb lower mark. Shaped as though coming to hand when fading close home over 10f at Newcastle latest so has plenty going for her in bid for back-to-back successes in this event.
6lb penalty for pleasing C&D win last week so clearly in fine fettle at the moment. Extra weight makes task a tough one but should run her race and be in the mix once again.
Sprang a 40/1 shock on her British debut for current connections having shown little in two previous outings in France. Interresting to see if she can build on that surprise win, and extra distance should help her cause.
Non-Runners
5
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Domitilla21
Weight: 8-12| Age: 3
T: M Botti J: Tom Marquand
NR
Forecasts
Domitilla (9/4), Stellar Surprise (5/2), Daisy Bere (4/1), Pure Shores (4/1), Carolinae (9/2), Star Quality (11/2), Soul Silver (8/1)
DAISY BERE looks to have been prepared with this race very much in mind having landed the spoils 12 moths ago. There is little between the selection and last year's runner-up Carolinae in a very tightly knit handicap. Stellar Surprise deserves a change of luck after being demoted last time, while recent winners Domitilla, Pure Shores, and Star Quality come here in good form and wil have their supporters.