12:00 Nottingham

Wednesday 5 June 2019

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EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 12:02 | Winning time: 1m 0.89s

(4)

Al Raya

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: S De Sousa| T: S & E Crisford

15/8

Daughter of Siyouni cost £95,000 as a yearling rising to £450,000 as a juvenile; a second foal to a Listed sprint juvenile winner. Bred to be speedy and a likely type on debut.

Form:

(12)

Flaming Princess

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Barry McHugh| T: R A Fahey

12/1

Daughter of Hot Streak cost £20,000 as a yearling increasing to £60,000 as a juvenile; a first foal to a dam placed at sprint distances. Stable can ready a newcomer so well worth a check in the market on debut.

Form:

(2)

Knock Annie

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: B A Curtis| T: K R Burke

20/1

Daughter of Dandy Man cost 65,000 gns as a juvenile; an 11th foal and a half-sister to five winners in USA including 7f stakes winner Silver Knockers. Stable capable of readying a newcomer so one to check in the betting.

Form:

(10)

Know No Limits²⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: R Kingscote| T: Tom Dascombe

8/1

Cost €35,000 as a yearling; a sixth foal and a half-sister to five winners. Third over this C&D on soft ground on debut, showing pace throughout. With expected improvement for the experience, she represents a leading contender.

Form: 3

(9)

Navajo Dawn¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Nicola Currie| T: R Brisland

100/1

Dawn Approach filly out of a Kodiac mare. Fetched 25,000 gns as yearling and bred to be a sprinter. 66/1, slowly away, showed some pace but ultimately well beaten on last month's Thirsk debut and remains best watched.

Form: 0

(11)

Picture Frame¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Harry Bentley| T: S bin Suroor

15/8

Showcasing filly cost £190,000 yearling. Hampered on leaving stalls so ran a big race at Newmarket over 6f on debut. Sets the clear standard but surprise to see her dropping in trip rather than seeking a stiffer test of stamina.

Form: 4

(7)

Poets Dance

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: David Probert| T: Rae Guest

50/1

Daughter of Poet's Voice; a fourth foal and a half-sister to Group 2 juvenile winner Beckford and Lagenda. Stable's first juvenile winner of the season and likely best watched on debut.

Form:

(5)

Queens Blade¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby

50/1

Heeraat filly who is a sister to the 5f juvenile scorer Packington Lane. Two solid enough runs in novice company so far but plenty of improvement required here. Likely better waiting for handicaps.

Form: 45

(3)

Sobriquet

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Callum Shepherd| T: E De Giles

33/1

Daughter of Night Of Thunder fetched 50,000 gns as a yearling; a second foal to Listed-placed dam. Stable's first juvenile runner of the season and best watched.

Form:

(8)

With Virtue

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: P J McDonald| T: J Tate

11/2

Iffraaj filly cost 55,000 gns as a yearling and a 9th foal; a half-sister to 5 winners. Plenty of speed in pedigree and stable in flying form so well worth a check in the market on debut.

Form:

Non-Runners

(1)

Hyba

Weight: 9-0| Age: 2

T: R M H Cowell J: Tom Marquand

(6)

Lady Melody

Weight: 9-0| Age: 2

T: D O'Meara J: D Tudhope

Forecasts

Al Raya (15/8), Picture Frame (15/8), With Virtue (11/2), Know No Limits (8/1), Lady Melody (10/1), Flaming Princess (12/1), Hyba (16/1), Knock Annie (20/1), Sobriquet (33/1), Poets Dance (50/1), Queens Blade (50/1), Navajo Dawn (100/1)

Picture Frame sets the standard for powerful connections and has obvious improvement to come following a luckless debut. She should though appreciate further in time while of those with previous experience Know No Limits is the other clear hope. Of the debutantes Al Raya, Flaming Princess, Knock Annie, Lady Melody and in particular WITH VURTUE, for a stable who can do little wrong at present, should be noted in the betting.