16:10 Thirsk

Wednesday 3 July 2019

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Sri Lanka Wonder Of Asia EBF Novice Stakes

Off time: 16:15 | Winning time: 1m 39.74s

(7)

Coup De Gold^h⁹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Hart| T: D Thompson| OR: 73

50/1

Ran three times for William Haggas with a best run coming when second in heavy ground at Haydock in October. Stepped up to 1m2f on handicap bow and debut for new yard at Newcastle last time and appeared not to stay. Returns from three-month break.

Form: 582-4

(8)

International Guy⁶⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Barry McHugh| T: R A Fahey

14/1

Runner-up at Beverley in April to subsequent dual winner so has ability, but has let himself down twice since when refusing to load into the stalls. Chance if he goes in - and comes out.

Form: 72

(3)

Siglo Six^h¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: J Mitchell| T: H Palmer

3/1

Trainer has 19% winning record at this track so runners here have to be considered. Promise on debut at Newcastle 7f but did better here over 7f latest when stayed on nicely final furlong. Step up in trip should suit and looks a player.

Form: 72

(4)

Amber Star¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: R P Downey| T: D O'Meara

20/1

Nicely bred daughter of rising star sire Lope De Vega. Was weak in market on debut here recently and ran green but wasn't disgraced. Should know more now and better show would not surprise.

Form: 4

(2)

Eva Maria

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: P Hanagan| T: R A Fahey

9/1

260,000 guineas Sea The Stars filly who is half-sister to Group 2-winning James Garfield. Holds no fancy entries amd has taken a while to reach a racecourse, but is bred to be smart and looks a fascinating contender.

Form:

(6)

Ghaziyah²⁵⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: D Tudhope| T: W J Haggas

5/4

Jockey-trainer combination have remarkable 60% winning strike rate this year so are to be feared. Looked backward on only start last term and ran accordingly, but this 280,000 guineas Galileo filly can surely do better and may not be far away.

Form: 7-

(5)

Lady Sebastian^h1³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: C J McGovern⁽³⁾| T: J Ward

100/1

Morpheus filly equipped with hood for first time having shown little ability on her sole start when well beaten in Beverley novice stakes five weeks ago.

Form: 7

(1)

Royal Welcome³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: P J McDonald| T: J Tate| OR: 76| BF

7/2

Twice disappointed when made favourite either side of a good effort when runner-up when length second to fair sort at Redcar. Should win a race but alreday proving costly to follow.

Form: 624

Forecasts

Ghaziyah (5/4), Siglo Six (3/1), Royal Welcome (7/2), Eva Maria (9/1), International Guy (14/1), Amber Star (20/1), Coup De Gold (50/1), Lady Sebastian (100/1)

Given the remarkable 60% strike rate of her trainer-jockey combination this season GHAZIYAH has to be feared, especially as this very well bred filly is sure to have learned from her sole run last year as a juvenile. Newcomer Eva Maria is bred to be smart but it has taken a while to get her to the track and she may improve for the experience. Nonetheless, she may well figure. Siglo Six and Royal Welcome both have claims, while International Guy has a chance but is no certainty to go in the stalls on recent evidence.