British EBF Premier Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 16:10 | Winning time: 2m 32.10s

(3)

Asoof^h²⁰⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Cieren Fallon⁽⁵⁾| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 98

7/2

Excelled in handicap company last season and hit the frame in two Group 2's out in Dubai during the winter. Yet to prove she stays 1m4f though and has a lengthy absence to contend with. Claimer is a plus though.

Form: 4113-24

(2)

Makawee²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 92| D

11/4

Winner at Wetherby (1m6f) earlier in the season but has failed to improve on that so far. Bombed out in 2m York handicap last time but every chance the drop in trip and small field could see her bounce back.

Form: 156220

(4)

Maybe Today^p¹²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: W Buick| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 88| D

4/1

Had been in good form, including victory at Lingfield, but failed to stay 1m6f when last seen at Musselburgh in May. Has looked a tough ride and has absence to contend with.

Form: 22-6134

(1)

Litigious²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 91| BF| D

6/4

Easy winner of first two starts but lost unbeaten record with 9L defeat at Salisbury (1m4f, good to soft) in August. Showed signs of inexperience that day and is capable of better.

Form: 113

Forecasts

Litigious (6/4), Makawee (11/4), Asoof (7/2), Maybe Today (4/1)

LITIGIOUS posted a disappointing effort last time out on her handicap bow but can be forgiven for that effort. The small-field and weight allowance due to her age should come in handy against rivals who may not be stripped to their fittest at this stage of the season. Makawee has generally been in good form this season and would be dangerous contender if bouncing back to her best form while it will be notable if there is market support for Asoof, who may just need the run on her return.