18:10 Kempton

Wednesday 14 August 2019

All17:4018:1018:4019:1019:4020:1020:40

Joe O'Donovan Memorial/British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (Plus 10)

Off time: 18:11 | Winning time: 1m 26.88s

(7)

African Swift¹³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston

1/1

Made a promising debut earlier this month when she was fourth of 15 at Goodwood over 7f in class two contest. She is likely to improve from that opening appearance in what looks an easier assignment for her. Leading player.

Form: 4

(3)

Golden Cygnet²⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett

20/1

Had just two horses behind her on her debut at Newbury (6f) in a 13 runner contest last month, eventually finishing 16½L off the winner. Up in trip here, therefore, the trip may not be as sharp. Will need to improve significantly though.

Form: 0

(5)

Kalsara²⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding

11/4

Muhaarar filly who ran green on her debut at Newbury (7f) where she came home fifth of nine runners after going off at 12/1 in the market. Switches to the AW here where more can be expected on her second start. One to consider.

Form: 5

(1)

Little Lulu⁴⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson

33/1

Has struggled on her two starts so far, both of which have come on the AW. She was eighth of 10 at Lingfield (6f) on her debut and then came home sixth of seven over this C&D. Hard to make a case for on the evidence of what we have seen so far.

Form: 86

(6)

Penpal

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe

16/1

Invincible Spirit filly who was foaled on March 12 and cost €55,000 as a yearling. Her dam was unraced but is a half-sister to My Renee who won over 1m4f. Keep an eye for any confidence behind her in the market before the race.

Form:

(4)

Pink Tulip³⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-0| J: Dylan Hogan⁽⁵⁾| T: D M Simcock

40/1

Has been well held on her two runs so far. Finished fifth of eight on the AW at Chelmsford (7f) on her debut. She then took a step backwards as she only had one horse behind her last time at Newbury (6f) in a 13 runner field . Others preferred.

Form: 50

(2)

Sweet Serenade¹⁹

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

7/2

Was given an easy ride on her debut following a slow start at Thirsk (7f). She eventually ran on to finish seventh of 11. That experience will help her as she now knows what it is all about. Should give a good account of herself. Good chance.

Form: 7

Forecasts

African Swift (1/1), Kalsara (11/4), Sweet Serenade (7/2), Penpal (16/1), Golden Cygnet (20/1), Little Lulu (33/1), Pink Tulip (40/1)

AFRICAN SWIFT looked well on her debut where she showed signs of promise when finishing fourth at Goodwood over this trip. Much more can be expected from the filly on her second start where she should be a class above her rivals here. Kalsara is another filly who is open to improvement and it would be no surprise if she went close, while Sweet Serenade can build on her opening start at Thirsk to finish in the frame here for the first time in her career.