14:15 Newmarket

Saturday 25 July 2020

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British Stallion Studs E.B.F. Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 14:16 | Winning time: 1m 23.41s

(2)

Pure Beauty²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Callum Shepherd| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 89| BF| CD

3/1

Handicap newcomer who disappointed on the Rowley Mile last time over 1m appearing to get found out by the trip; produced a sparking 7f performance on debut on same course. Travelled well last time (may not have stayed), worth another chance.

Form: 14

(3)

Sesame Birah⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R Hannon| OR: 92| D

50/1

7f Chester and Newbury winner as a 2yo in minor events, highly tried subsequently in Listed events including on return as a 3yo. Well held on her handicap debut Sandown (7f, good) off what looks to be a stiff opening mark, eased 3lb.

Form: 4125-07

(5)

Star In The Making²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: James Doyle| T: C G Cox| OR: 87

7/2

2yo 6f winner at Salisbury in a minor event she's taken a step forward in handicaps this year whilst still not looking the finished article. Back to this trip at Sandown last time, proved that she's capable off this mark, one for the shortlist.

Form: 2210-24

(9)

Indie Angel^p¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: N Mackay| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 86| CD

5/2

Avoided a rise in the handicap after two good handicap efforts on AW/turf over 1m when scoring over C&D last time (defied a big market drift). Finds herself in a similar scenario but off an 8lb higher mark, will find this a stiffer test.

Form: 541-321

(8)

Pretty In Grey¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Stefano Cherchi⁽⁵⁾| T: M Botti| OR: 86| D

15/2

Completed an AW/Kempton 7f/1m hat-trick last time, comes here 3-3 in handicaps looking as though she has more to offer if coping with a return to turf. Given a 7lb rise for her last win she'll need to find more to cope with some progressive types.

Form: 3861-11

(7)

Odyssey Girl^p¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Nicola Currie| T: R Spencer| OR: 82| BF| D

13/2

Renews rivalry with Indie Angel (6lb better off for just over 2L) having run that one close over C&D last time despite looking slightly quirky. Yet to win in handicap company (generally runs her race), few more progressive types appeal more.

Form: 322932

(1)

Hunni^p³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Josephine Gordon| T: Tom Clover| OR: 72| CD

14/1

Took advantage of a career-low mark plus the good form of the yard to win over this trip on the Rowley Mile when last seen. First-time cheekpieces (retained) helping her deliver a better end product than usual (first win for three years), stiff task.

Form: 2544-81

Non-Runners

(6)

Final Option¹⁴

Weight: 9-3| Age: 3

T: W R Muir J: Non Runner

(4)

Cry Havoc⁴⁶

Weight: 8-11| Age: 3

T: Rae Guest J: S W Kelly

Forecasts

Indie Angel (5/2), Pure Beauty (3/1), Star In The Making (7/2), Cry Havoc (5/1), Odyssey Girl (13/2), Pretty In Grey (15/2), Hunni (14/1), Final Option (25/1), Sesame Birah (50/1)

Although she still looks a little like a work in progress STAR IN THE MAKING is given a tentative vote to gain her first handicap win having twice shown up well in this sphere since racing resumed. She won’t have things all her own way with Indie Angel a recent C&D winner over Odyssey Girl looking as though she can maintain her superiority over that rival and go close again with improvement left in her. Talking of improvers Pure Beauty can’t be left out of the equation given how well she won on her debut, the move back to 7f looking to suit. Pretty In Grey who bids for a four-timer and Cry Havoc are two others who should be considered in a competitive heat.