14:40 York

Saturday 22 May 2021

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William Hill Bronte Cup Fillies' Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 14:41 | Winning time: 3m 6.86s

(5)

Believe In Love²¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Ray Dawson| T: R Varian| OR: 107| D

7/2

Very progressive in 2020, culminating with heavy-ground Saint-Cloud Group 3 win over 1¾m. No surprise were she to pull out even more in 2021. The one to beat.

Form: 111131-

(2)

Flor De La Luna¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: T P Madden| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 102| BF

12/1

Curragh maiden winner on heavy last autumn and advanced her form again when runner-up in 1½m Cork listed on return. Something can't have been right when tailed off at Gowran since. Retains potential.

Form: P1-28

(7)

Inchicore¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: A King| OR: 87

14/1

Failed to fire on Newbury reappearance but quickly back on the up when readily landing 13f Lingfield handicap (soft) a fortnight ago. More to come and could be up to figuring in this higher grade.

Form: 441-01

(1)

Makawee²²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: D Nolan| T: D O'Meara| OR: 105| C| D

15/2

Consistent mare who was second at Group 2 level last summer. Reappearance second in Goodwood listed 22 days ago suggests she's returned as good as ever. Likely to give her running again.

Form: 53515-2

(6)

Mighty Blue^h¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 108| D

11/8

Cracking dual-purpose performer who was placed at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Back to her very best when making a breakthrough at listed level at Gowran (1¾m) 17 days ago. Ought to go well.

Form: 1734-61

(4)

Tribal Craft¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 96

10/1

Useful mare who ran a cracker when 7 lengths second to Albaflora in Ascot listed (1½m, soft) on reappearance 2 weeks ago but she'll need to raise her game to go one better here.

Form: 24648-2

(3)

Urban Artist²²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: P J McDonald| T: H Morrison| OR: 98| BF

6/1

Listed bumper winner who improved rapidly on the Flat last year, winning 3 times before fine second in 1¾m Bath listed on final start. Could have even more to give in 2021. Respected.

Form: 41112-

Forecasts

Mighty Blue (11/8), Believe In Love (7/2), Urban Artist (6/1), Makawee (15/2), Tribal Craft (10/1), Flor De La Luna (12/1), Inchicore (14/1)

BELIEVE IN LOVE just got better and better last year and is selected to pick up where she left off. Urban Artist, another who was very progressive in 2020, is narrowly preferred for the forecast spot ahead of Makawee and Mighty Blue.