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Sunday 19 August 2018

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EBF Stallions Highfield Farm Flying Fillies' Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 15:37 | Winning time: 1m 15.59s

(6)

Castle Hill Cassie⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: G Lee| T: B Haslam| OR: 88| CD

20/1

Won her maiden over C&D but races mostly over 7f these days. Narrowly touched off last twice in York handicaps over 7f but for all she's running well this represents a stern test.

Form: 14-1322

(9)

Pepita¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: D Allan| T: R Hannon| OR: 99| D

12/1

Gained first pattern success when winning a Musselburgh Listed race over 7f at 20/1 in June. Good third subsequently at 25/1 in York Group Three over 6f before slightly below par latest. Track should suit and merits serious consideration.

Form: 215130

(7)

Promising^h¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hannon| OR: 100| D

10/1

Third in last year's Fred Darling in her only start of the campaign. Threatening to come back to that form now following up a good second in a Chester Listed with a midfield run latest at Goodwood in a Group Three. Chance if as effective over 6f.

Form: 521529

(8)

Rajar^t¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: F Norton| T: K J Condon| OR: 89| D

18/1

Irish raider has managed third in Listed contests in her career including latest effort when she stayed on late at Chester. Stiffer 6f will suit here but others have more obvious claims.

Form: 482-463

(4)

Tirania^p,t1²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: D Tudhope| T: W J Haggas| OR: 92

8/1

Wins have come over 1m and 7f but as effective over this trip. Two close up thirds last twice in handicaps at Newmarket over 6f and 7f. More needed here but this trainer's raiders up North are never to be underestimated.

Form: 25-2033

(3)

Dance Diva¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 98| D

5/1

Useful Listed winning two-year-old got back to winning ways at that level at Carlisle (7f) two runs ago. Found a Goodwood Group Three beyond her next but more competitive at this level. Trip on the sharp side but one of the classier fillies.

Form: 7-32410

(13)

Darkanna¹⁷⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: T Hamilton| T: R A Fahey| OR: 101| D

33/1

Classy Group-placed two-year-old ended the campaign by winning the valuable Redcar Listed trophy. Lone run since when down the field in Qatar. Tough assignment to start and no hiding place from this draw.

Form: 72551-8

(11)

Foxtrot Lady¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 102| BF| D

11/4

Three-time handicap winner this season and sixth as favourite last time out in the ultra-competitive Stewards Cup. Well worth the step into Listed company and expected to make a bold bid.

Form: 211516

(10)

Golden Spell²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Oisin Murphy| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 97| D

8/1

Placed at this level four times although yet to win a pattern contest. Another good third last time out in a Naas 6f Listed race and seems to go on all ground so should expect another good showing.

Form: 124533

(2)

Miss Bar Beach⁵³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: P Makin| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 92| D

16/1

Just the two races this term and may have gone wrong in the first one. Bounced back with an excellent third to Dance Diva at Carlisle last time and may strip fitter here. 6f should play to her strengths.

Form: 1384-83

(12)

Rock On Baileys^p⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: J Fanning| T: C A Dwyer| OR: 103| D

16/1

Six-time winner this term was only narrowly beaten again latest in a good Chelmsford handicap. Not made and impact in previous pattern contests but she is top-rated here so entitled to make her presence felt.

Form: 768112

(1)

Zain Hana¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: R Havlin| T: J Noseda| OR: 91| D

8/1

Beat Foxtrot Lady on debut last year and progress resumed since returned to handicaps last twice. Bolted up in a three-runner race at Nottingham latest. Much more needed but very unexposed.

Form: 1-0521

Non-Runners

(5)

Richenza⁵⁹

Weight: 8-13| Age: 3

T: R M Beckett J: R Kingscote

Forecasts

Foxtrot Lady (11/4), Dance Diva (5/1), Golden Spell (8/1), Zain Hana (8/1), Tirania (8/1), Promising (10/1), Pepita (12/1), Miss Bar Beach (16/1), Rock On Baileys (16/1), Rajar (18/1), Castle Hill Cassie (20/1), Richenza (25/1), Darkanna (33/1)

A highly competitive contest with plenty of good 6f handicappers and plenty of Listed proven 7f fillies in the field. The vote goes to the progressive FOXTROT LADY who couldn't justify favouritism in the Stewards Cup last time out but she looks well capable of proving herself at this level. Rock On Baileys is another filly having a fine season and worthy of this step up to Listed level now. Dance Diva is probably a little better at 7f but she shouldn't be overly troubled by this stiff 6f so she merits respect also.