EBF 'Breeders' Series' Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 17:30 | Winning time: 1m 35.82s

(4)

Red Starlight⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan⁽³⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 91| D

11/10

Back to form on first run on the AW when landing a 7f four-runner contest at Chelmsford. Up 2lb and return to 1m is not a problem. Solid claims.

Form: 1-31341

(3)

Ifubelieveindreams²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: S Donohoe| T: I Mohammed| OR: 85| BF| D

7/4

Both career wins have been achieved on the AW and her recent third of 10 at Chelmsford suggested another may not be too far away. Very much in the mix off the same mark.

Form: 2-16053

(1)

Black Bess¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Paddy Bradley⁽⁵⁾| T: J R Boyle| OR: 84| D

6/1

Winner of six races, but all of them have come on turf. Has placed form on the AW, however, and her recent fourth of 15 at Newbury was a sound effort.

Form: 2-91034

(2)

Rinaria^h,t²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: K R Burke| OR: 77| D

14/1

Wolverhampton winner last October, but has been well held on all six starts this year. Others boast stronger recent profiles.

Form: 006526

(6)

Travelcard¹⁸⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: R Ffrench| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 79| C

12/1

Only victory in seven starts came at this track as a juvenile. Fair effort on last run at Wolverhampton in February, but absence from the track suggests she has had a problem. Not discounted lightly, however.

Form: 12332-4

Non-Runners

(5)

The Chemist²⁹

Weight: 8-6| Age: 3

T: R Varian J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Red Starlight (11/10), Ifubelieveindreams (7/4), The Chemist (9/2), Black Bess (6/1), Travelcard (12/1), Rinaria (14/1)

Of the five contenders, only Rinaria is passed over with any degree of confidence. Travelcard could be dangerous despite her lay-off, while Black Bess ran well on turf last time and is able to race off a much lower mark on the AW. However, the two most solid options are Ifubelieveindreams and RED STARLIGHT. It could be close between the pair, but the selection is slightly less exposed and has a good 3lb claimer on board.