12:30 Nottingham

Wednesday 5 June 2019

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racingtv.com Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 12:32 | Winning time: 1m 14.5s

(5)

Dream World¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Sean Davis⁽⁵⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 72| D

9/2

Progressive with back-to-back wins at Doncaster (6f) and Yarmouth (7f) in April and not disgraced when fifth in much stronger company off 7lb higher at York (7f) last month. Likely there is more to come and a leading contender back in grade.

Form: 5-56115

(2)

Maid Of Spirit¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: H Crouch| T: C G Cox| OR: 72

5/1

Novice stakes winner over 5f on debut at Windsor last August and best run since when third on handicap debut over the same trip on quick ground at Lingfield. Should have more to offer but concern she is yet to prove as effective over this distance.

Form: 14-33

(8)

Liamba^v⁸^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: C J McGovern⁽³⁾| T: D O'Meara| OR: 63| D

4/1

Has enjoyed a fine run of form and converted a series of placed efforts into a win on the fibresand when dropping to this trip. Won with plenty in hand so has to be a leading hope under a 5lb penalty and any rain would be a bonus.

Form: 523221

(3)

Debawtry¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: S A Gray| T: Phillip Makin| OR: 66

5/2

Narrow winner on her second juvenile start for David O'Meara in 2017. Not disgraced on both AW runs in October for John Balding. Ran a career-best on stable and season debut on first try at 6f. This is tougher but ran on as though she will improve.

Form: 21/37-2

(9)

Penny Pot Lane²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: R M Whitaker| OR: 63| CD

8/1

Now 2lb below last winning mark and would be favoured by any softening of the ground. Failed to build on two decent runs this season when very disappointing at Nottingham and continues to prove inconsistent. Others look more reliable.

Form: 687-859

(7)

Incentive^p³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: B A Curtis| T: W S Kittow| OR: 62| D

15/2

Posted a second career win on her season reappearance off 2lb lower but disappointed when upped to this grade last time. Fast ground a possible excuse so with any rain it's not out of the question that she could fare much better.

Form: 3360-10

(1)

Rose Hip²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Tom Marquand| T: A W Carroll| OR: 62

16/1

Third on both starts for Henry Candy last year but well below that level on season and stable debut on soft ground at Lingfield last month. Bit to prove on handicap debut and market likely best guide as to expectations.

Form: 33-7

(4)

Ocean Temptress²²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-6| J: F Norton| T: L Allan| OR: 55| D

40/1

Her losing run is starting to look a little ominous now and she is making her debut for a new yard after a significant absence. Disappointed when last seen (well backed) and this is tougher still.

Form: 206908-

Non-Runners

(6)

Dr Doro¹³

Weight: 9-7| Age: 6

T: Ian Williams J: P J McDonald

Forecasts

Debawtry (5/2), Liamba (4/1), Dream World (9/2), Maid Of Spirit (5/1), Incentive (15/2), Penny Pot Lane (8/1), Dr Doro (10/1), Rose Hip (16/1), Ocean Temptress (40/1)

LIAMBA gained a deserved win in impressive style on the AW last time and with conditions likely to ease, this reliable filly should be worth sticking with. Back in class Dream World is a clear danger while Debawtry hit the line strongly on her first try at this distance and should progress again. Incentive shouldn't be dismissed if there is significant rain.