15:00 Sandown

Saturday 12 March 2022

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British Stallion Studs EBF Mares' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Listed) (GBB Race)

Off time: 15:01 | Winning time: 4m 12.7s

Flirtatious Girl⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: David Bass| T: K Bailey & M Nicholls| CD

6/1

From a successful NH family and started well in this sphere last season. Only fourth to Mullenbeg in this company last time, so looks vulnerable.

Form: 121-4

Malina Jamila⁹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Max Kendrick| T: N B King| D

50/1

Stepped up on previous efforts when causing a shock at this level in a 13-runner event at Huntingdon 3 months ago. That wasn't a strong race for the grade, though, so unlikely to defy a penalty.

Form: 00-31

Mullenbeg^h⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Mitchell Bastyan| T: M F Harris| OR: 122| D

11/8

Placed both starts in points, but has looked well above-average since switched to Rules, scoring readily on both outings to date, latterly in a listed event at Cheltenham. Strong claims.

Form: 3-211

Eabha Grace³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: J J Burke| T: W P Mullins| D

15/2

From a good family and made a most impressive debut when powering away at Thurles in December. Tame display in Grade 2 company since, but may well get back on track.

Form: 10

Fairy Gem^t⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: S Bowen| T: H Fry

16/1

Made the ideal start when narrowly scoring from a poor tactical position at Plumpton, then improved markedly to chased home Mullenbeg at Cheltenham last time. Hard to see her turning the tables.

Form: 12

Hidden Beauty⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: P J Brennan| T: F O'Brien| D

12/1

Kapgarde filly who looked above-average when breezing through to make a winning start at Ffos Las in November. Wasn't right (had irregular heartbeat) at Cheltenham since, so remains of interest.

Form: 1P

Maridadi⁷⁹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: T J O'Brien| T: H Morrison

22/1

Improved from debut when winning at Wetherby, running green but kept up to work by this rider. Plenty more needed at this level and not seen for over 2 years.

Form: 31/

Meetuatnine⁵⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Harry Skelton| T: D Skelton

50/1

€5,700 3-y-o, £40,000 5-y-o, Court Cave mare. Sister to a point winner. Off mark in Irish points at third attempt last time (Jan 15). Tough starting point under Rules, but seemingly well regarded.

Form: 831

Mistral Nell³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-0| J: Bryony Frost| T: L Wadham| D

40/1

Landed a weak event at Fakenham on debut before coming unstuck under a penalty at Huntingdon next time. Hard to imagine she'll get involved in this grade.

Form: 18

Nifty Getaway²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Nick Scholfield| T: A Watson| D

28/1

Narrow leader when falling last in point in May. Confirmed promise of Rules debut when scoring at Ayr 25 days ago, and further progress is expected. Can't be completely Ruled otu.

Form: P-F31

Eel Pie Island¹⁴⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Rex Dingle| T: P R Webber

40/1

Strong in the betting when making a successful start at Exeter 144 days ago. Has left Ralph Beckett since and needs more if she's to make an impact up in grade.

Form: 1

Luccia⁵⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: N de Boinville| T: N J Henderson| D

7/2

Closely related to useful hurdler Hooper and looked a good prospect when powering clear to make a successful debut at Warwick 56 days ago. Looks a big player up in grade.

Form: 1

Forecasts

Mullenbeg (11/8), Luccia (7/2), Flirtatious Girl (6/1), Eabha Grace (15/2), Hidden Beauty (12/1), Fairy Gem (16/1), Maridadi (22/1), Nifty Getaway (28/1), Mistral Nell (40/1), Eel Pie Island (40/1), Malina Jamila (50/1), Meetuatnine (50/1)

LUCCIA took a while to hit full stride at Warwick first time out but she was really pouring it on at the finish, so Nicky Henderson's 4yo gets the marginal vote ahead of the unbeaten (under Rules) Mullenbeg, who boasts obvious claims. The authoritative debut of Eabha Grace can't be forgotten despite a poor showing since, so she's another one to consider.