19:50 Thirsk

Tuesday 14 August 2018

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Ladies' Day At thirskraces Saturday 8th September Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 19:50 | Winning time: 1m 43.68s

(12)

She's Pukka⁵⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: G Lee| T: I Jardine| OR: 68

7/1

Winner of three-runner Carlisle maiden on debut last season, but has failed to build on that in three subsequent starts. Still early in her career and she handles give in the ground.

Form: 16-44

(3)

Queens Royale¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Theodore Ladd⁽⁷⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 68

9/1

Four wins from 19 starts have all come on the AW. That does not augur well for her chances, but she shaped well enough on turf last time and cannot be ruled out.

Form: 1-36952

(5)

Sheedy²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: T Eaves| T: I Furtado| OR: 71

10/1

Latest of three starts in novice company saw her run well to be third of 10 over C&D. Interesting that she is returned to this track for her handicap bow.

Form: 773

(9)

Raaqyah^h¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: David Egan| T: R Varian| OR: 70

3/1

Three fair runs in maiden/novice company before finishing fourth of seven, not beaten that far, in a 1m2f handicap at Doncaster. Drops back in trip off the same mark and looks a major player for her leading stable.

Form: 3344

(4)

Iconic Code²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: P Makin| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 67| D

11/1

Won a 1m Pontefract handicap for Mick Channon last autumn, but three runs over longer trips for current trainer have not been productive. Return to 1m should suit, but she has a bit to prove.

Form: 461-776

(8)

Minovia¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: P J McDonald| T: H Palmer| OR: 66

9/1

Signs of talent in three starts in novice company, latterly when fourth of 10 at Nottingham. Handicap bow for a stable going well, so well worth a look in the betting.

Form: 864

(7)

Plansina³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Ben Sanderson⁽⁵⁾| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 66| D

5/1

Won at Hamilton in July and has subsequently performed well enough off higher marks. Needs to prove she is fully effective on an easy surface.

Form: 431623

(1)

Sosian²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 60

33/1

Maiden after seven starts, but is not devoid of ability. Last two runs have been disappointing, though, and hopes are pinned on career-low mark.

Form: 247-678

(11)

Dominannie³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Nathan Evans| T: R E Barr| OR: 52

18/1

Still looking for her first win after 16 starts. First run for this stable following a long absence was only fair, so she is likely to be one of the outsiders.

Form: 44436-9

(2)

Twilight^b⁷^{(ex 6)}

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Rachel Richardson| T: T D Easterby| OR: 50

8/1

Wore blinkers for the first time when winning a 7f Catterick handicap last week. Has to cope with a 6lb penalty, a rise in trip and softer ground, but she remains a leading contender.

Form: 979331

(6)

Elysee Star¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-5| J: Cam Hardie| T: B Haslam| OR: 54

22/1

Found 6f too sharp at this course last time, having previously finished fourth of 14 over 1m in a first-time visor at Newcastle. No headgear this time and not an obvious one to be shedding her maiden tag.

Form: 260545

(10)

French Silk¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: D Fentiman| T: C W Fairhurst| OR: 48

33/1

Maiden after nine races and last two runs have been over 6f at this venue. Faces a stiff task from 3lb out of the handicap.

Form: 64-3667

Forecasts

Raaqyah (3/1), Plansina (5/1), She's Pukka (7/1), Twilight (8/1), Minovia (9/1), Queens Royale (9/1), Sheedy (10/1), Iconic Code (11/1), Dominannie (18/1), Elysee Star (22/1), Sosian (33/1), French Silk (33/1)

Cases can be made for a few of these, particularly Twilight, who is turned out under a 6lb penalty for last week's win at Catterick. She has to cope with a longer trip and softer ground, however, and may be vulnerable to a couple of maidens in Minovia and RAAQYAH. Slight preference is for the latter, who should be suited by this drop in trip and remains relatively unexposed. Sheedy and Queens Royale are others to consider in an open contest.