16:40 Goodwood

Friday 3 August 2018

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L'Ormarins Queens Plate Oak Tree Stakes (Fillies' and Mares' Group 3)

Off time: 16:42 | Winning time: 1m 25.42s

(1)

Indian Blessing³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: G Mosse| T: E Walker| OR: 102| D

20/1

Won a Listed race at Deauville at the end of last year. Hasn't been able to land a blow in Group 2 company this time around and while she's been given a break since a disappointing effort at York, it won't be easy conceding weight to these rivals.

Form: 991-371

(15)

Carolinae⁴⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: S Donohoe| T: C Fellowes| OR: 95| D

40/1

Got her head back in front at Chelmsford last time in Listed company. Hasn't looked as effective on turf though and she has a fair bit to find at this level. Draw not ideal.

Form: 142931

(2)

Dancing Star²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 97| C

7/1

Hasn't won since 2016 when winning the Stewards' Cup at this meeting. Hasn't been able to land a blow in some weaker races than this of late and wouldn't appear to be crying out for this step up to 7f.

Form: 20-3024

(7)

Lida^t1³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: David Egan| T: Mme P Brandt| OR: 103| D

22/1

Has won twice at Listed level in France but has struggled in Group 3 company on her last couple of starts. Best form is on softer ground than what she will get here and she looks opposable.

Form: 411-195

(17)

One Master⁵⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: James Doyle| T: W J Haggas| OR: 103| BF| D

14/1

Won twice as a juvenile, including a Listed success at Ascot towards the end of the campaign but she's been a beaten favourite on her two starts this season, both in Group 3 class. Draw not ideal here and others preferred.

Form: 311-43

(5)

Pepita²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hannon| OR: 99| D

25/1

In good form throughout this year and landed a Listed race at Musselburgh at odds of 20/1 two runs back. Ran very well in Group 3 company at York last time and capable of going well here.

Form: 2-21513

(16)

Promising^h²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Hayley Turner| T: R Hannon| OR: 100

25/1

Just one win to her name but ran with credit when narrowly denied by a stablemate at Chester last time out in Listed class. Game sort and likely to do herself justice again but her wide draw isn't ideal over this trip.

Form: 3-52152

(14)

Dan's Dream⁸⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: M R Channon| OR: 103| D

16/1

Improved from her sole start as a juvenile to win twice this year, firstly at Bath in soft ground before winning a Newbury Group 3. Possibly in too deep in the 1,000 Guineas when last seen but she's of interest back down in trip here.

Form: 4-110

(13)

Betty F^b²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Jim Crowley| T: J Noseda| OR: 92| D

25/1

Won on debut at Newmarket and not disgraced in the Cheveley Park next time out. Has taken some time to come to hand this year but impressive when winning last time out at Doncaster and runner-up has franked the form.

Form: 18-301

(12)

Binti Al Nar³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: A Starke| T: P Schiergen| OR: 103| D

40/1

Just one win from seven starts but she was runner-up in a German Group 3 last time. Has a bit more to find in what is likely to prove a decent contest but she would appear to be on the up at present.

Form: 212-262

(9)

Dance Diva³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 100| D

25/1

Narrowly got the better of her stablemate in a fillies' Listed race at Carlisle last time out. She was a smart juvenile and we may not have seen the best of her yet. Capable of running well.

Form: 87-3241

(8)

Di Fede⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Harry Bentley| T: R M Beckett| OR: 97| D

10/1

Only narrowly denied in a Listed contest at Ascot last time out and may have won if she had settled better in the early stages. Clearly going the right way at present and worth a crack at this level.

Form: 1-31742

(6)

Most Gifted^t¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 99| D

8/1

Two wins to her name, the most recent of those a three-runner contest at Naas. Unplaced in Listed class last time out at Killarney and yard have been a little below form with their three-year-olds in recent weeks.

Form: 183214

(18)

Poetic Charm²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 101| D

12/1

Has won three of her five starts, the most recent of those a Newmarket handicap last month. Needs to take a step forward to mix it with some in here and she's been dealt a poor draw.

Form: 151-01

(3)

Pretty Baby²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Dane O'Neill| T: W J Haggas| OR: 103

3/1

Yet to finish out the first two in her five starts and only narrowly denied at York last time when bidding for a four-timer. Had Pepita in behind that day and with the yard flying at present, she has leading claims here.

Form: 21-112

(11)

Sequilla²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: L Dettori| T: A Fabre| OR: 101| D

4/1

Improved from her debut to win her next two starts, most recently a Listed event at Maisons-Laffitte. Less exposed than most and it's worth respecting any runners this trainer sends over from France. Likely player.

Form: 211

Non-Runners

(4)

Could It Be Love⁹

Weight: 8-11| Age: 3

T: A P O'Brien J: Non Runner

(10)

Shepherd Market⁷⁰

Weight: 8-11| Age: 3

T: C G Cox J: M Harley

Forecasts

Pretty Baby (3/1), Sequilla (4/1), Could It Be Love (9/2), Dancing Star (7/1), Most Gifted (8/1), Di Fede (10/1), Poetic Charm (12/1), One Master (14/1), Dan's Dream (16/1), Indian Blessing (20/1), Lida (22/1), Betty F (25/1), Promising (25/1), Dance Diva (25/1), Pepita (25/1), Shepherd Market (25/1), Carolinae (40/1), Binti Al Nar (40/1)

Andre Fabre has a fine record with the runners he sends over to the UK and SEQUILLA is an unexposed filly who won in Listed class last time out. She's taken to get the better of Pretty Baby and Pepita who both met last time out when placed in Group 3 company and they're both likely to appreciate the step up in trip here.