17:15 Newmarket

Friday 24 June 2022

All17:1517:5018:2519:0019:3520:1020:45

British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 17:16 | Winning time: 1m 13.59s

(3)

Deep Thoughts

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Dane O'Neill| T: S bin Suroor

9/2

Foaled March 4. Lope De Vega filly. Closely related to 9.5f winner Arabic Welcome and half-sister to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 1¼m Just Fine. Lot to like on paper.

Form:

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(8)

Little Hug

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: David Egan| T: R Varian

15/2

Foaled March 22. Invincible Spirit filly. Dam unraced sister to smart 10.5f winner Sword Fighter. Stable’s first-timers always command respect.

Form:

(9)

Love Affairs³³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Liam Keniry| T: C G Cox

10/1

Seventh of 9 in maiden (12/1) at Nottingham (5f, good) on debut 33 days ago, though was denied a smooth passage. This will reveal more.

Form: 7

(7)

Midday Martini¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Rob Hornby| T: D O'Meara

14/1

Was sent off 3/1 but needed experience when fourth of 7 in minor event at Sandown (5f, good) on debut 14 days ago, nearest finish. Likely to improve, with 6f sure to suit.

Form: 4

(6)

Molly Valentine²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Charlie Bennett| T: D K Ivory

14/1

Sent off 100/1 when sixth of 11 in maiden at Newbury (6.5f, good to soft) on debut 24 days ago. Open to improvement.

Form: 6

(10)

Poppy Carrew¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke

7/1

Very green initially when fourth of 6 in minor event at York (5f, good to firm) on debut 14 days ago, never nearer. Should have more to offer over 6f.

Form: 4

(2)

Pureness

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: G Boughey

15/2

Foaled March 17. 170,000 gns yearling, Iffraaj filly. Sister to useful winner up to 9f Muchly and half-sister to numerous winners, including useful winner up to 1m Chef and 7f/1m winner Simply Me. Interesting newcomer.

Form:

(5)

Royal Charter

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: S Donohoe| T: W J Haggas

17/2

Foaled May 14. 85,000 gns yearling, €240,000 2-y-o, Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1m Old News. In top hands so has to be considered.

Form:

(1)

Royal Dress²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hannon

11/2

Sixth of 10 in maiden at Haydock (6f, good) on debut 29 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Bred to stay well.

Form: 6

(11)

Strawberry Belle²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Thore Hammer-Hansen| T: P Owens

9/1

Ran green but stuck to her task when third of 17 in maiden (14/1) at Newbury (6f, good to soft) on debut 24 days ago. albeit that wasn't a strong race for the track.

Form: 3

(4)

Unagi

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: S M Levey| T: S C Williams

18/1

Foaled April 16. €26,000 yearling, £36,000 2-y-o, Camacho filly. Half-sister to 7f winner Manaslu. Dam, no form, half-sister to useful winner up to 11f Menhoubah.

Form:

Forecasts

Deep Thoughts (9/2), Royal Dress (11/2), Poppy Carrew (7/1), Pureness (15/2), Little Hug (15/2), Royal Charter (17/2), Strawberry Belle (9/1), Love Affairs (10/1), Midday Martini (14/1), Molly Valentine (14/1), Unagi (18/1)

There are several once-race improvers to consider but this can go the way of a newcomer, with ROYAL CHARTER, Little Hug and Pureness preferred in that order before market clues.