19:30 York

Friday 26 July 2019

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British Stallion Studs EBF Lyric Fillies' Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 19:30 | Winning time: 2m 9.75s

(5)

Rasima^p²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: David Egan| T: R Varian| OR: 98

33/1

Won Listed Fleur De Lys Fillies' Stakes by 1¼L at Lingfield (1m) in November, but has not been at her best since. Did take a step in the right direction when fourth in G3 Hoppings Stakes at Newcastle last time, though, and cheekpieces retained now.

Form: 51-0564

(8)

Encapsulation²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 102| D

7/2

Most progressive for Noel Meade, finishing second to Pink Dogwood at Navan on final Irish start, Improved further when second of 7 to Hidden Message in Listed race at Sandown last time, and looks to have sound claims again. Would appreciate rain.

Form: 4122

(7)

Fanny Logan^h1³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: P J McDonald| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 94| D

6/1

Too keen in the Cheshire Oaks when third to Mehdaayih, and outclassed in the Ribblesdale Stakes at Ascot last time, again pulling hard. May settle better in a hood, but she has a bit to find on form.

Form: 2-139

(4)

Frankellina³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 105

7/4

Finished fast for second in Musidora Stakes over C&D, and not disgraced in either the Oaks or Ribblesdale Stakes since without improving any further. Has the form to go close back at this track.

Form: 1-266

(2)

Glance²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Harry Bentley| T: R M Beckett| OR: 100

10/1

Best effort when keeping-on third to Obligate in Group 2 Prix de Sandringham at Chantilly, and didn't have the race run to suit last time. Unproven at this trip, but bred to relish it, and not one to take lightly.

Form: 142-335

(3)

Kirstenbosch³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 98| D

3/1

Has won both starts to date, improving on her maiden win when landing a 1¼m novice at Chelmsford last time by a wide margin and with plenty to spare. Holds a Yorkshire Oaks entry, and dangerous to dismiss despite the rise in class.

Form: 11

Non-Runners

(6)

Tipitena²⁸

Weight: 9-4| Age: 4

T: W McCreery J: Non Runner

(1)

Iconic Choice²⁷

Weight: 8-9| Age: 3

T: Tom Dascombe J: R Kingscote

Forecasts

Frankellina (7/4), Kirstenbosch (3/1), Encapsulation (7/2), Fanny Logan (6/1), Glance (10/1), Iconic Choice (12/1), Tipitena (25/1), Rasima (33/1)

Rain would definitely help, but even without it, ENCAPSULATION looks the one to beat having improved with every start, and she is the pick ahead of the unbeaten Kirstenbosch, who could be very good, but is facing Pattern-class rivals for the first time. Frankellina is feared on her second in the Musidora over C&D, but has stalled a little since, accepting that her defeats have come at the highest level.