20:20 Leicester

Wednesday 24 July 2019

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Osbaston Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 20:22 | Winning time: 2m 7.8s

(2)

Aubretia¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hannon| OR: 71

11/2

Similar efforts both runs this term latterly when fifth of seven in Doncaster handicap when well backed. The runner up has given that form a boost and this represents a drop in class though has to prove she stays this longer trip.

Form: 4975-25

(8)

Fragrant Belle¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: B A Curtis| T: R M Beckett| OR: 70

4/1

Hasn't quite managed to build on her debut win as a juvenile but has given impression she hasn't stayed the 1m4f on last 2 runs and the drop down to this trip could prove ideal.

Form: 1-5733

(4)

Perfect Grace¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 68| D

7/2

Has taken a big step forward this term for been sent up to this trip on turf. Never in danger when making all at Bath last time though that was a weak contest. Should have more to come and 8lb rise is fair.

Form: 6-6721

(3)

Beguiling Charm²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: L P Keniry| T: E Walker| OR: 68

11/2

Best effort this term was a second here over 1m in May but that form has taken some knocks and has stamina to prove stepping up to this distance for the first time.

Form: 73-8234

(6)

Minnelli¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: D Tudhope| T: P J McBride| OR: 66

11/1

Wolverhampton maiden win as a juvenile. Stepped up on comeback run when 6L third of six at Yarmouth recently and although that bare form wouldn't be good enough, is relatively lightly raced and could have more to come.

Form: 641-73

(1)

Northern Lyte^t1⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Faye McManoman⁽⁵⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 66| BF| D

7/2

In good heart at Beverley of late and off the mark on penultimate start. Ran up to that level when third there since and tongue tie now added

Form: U74313

(7)

Dear Miriam¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Callum Shepherd| T: M R Channon| OR: 63

12/1

Has been tried over as far as 1m6f in her short career but the drop down to 1m1f and front running worked the oracle at Lingfield last time. Now up 4lb in a better race but may have more to offer.

Form: 602461

(5)

Takiah^p1²²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: P Mathers| T: P W Hiatt| OR: 45

50/1

Regressive maiden running from 7lb out of the weights and first time cheek pieces will need to have a dramatic effect for her to figure against her younger rivals.

Form: 05-0078

Forecasts

Northern Lyte (7/2), Perfect Grace (7/2), Fragrant Belle (4/1), Beguiling Charm (11/2), Aubretia (11/2), Minnelli (11/1), Dear Miriam (12/1), Takiah (50/1)

Perfect Grace looks a filly worth following on the evidence of her Bath win but she may not have it easy up front with the presence of another last time all the way winner in the shape of Dear Miriam and it could just set the race up for AUBRETIA who comes from a strong looking Doncaster handicap which has already been franked.