Denford Stakes (Listed) (Str)

Off time: 13:55 | Winning time: 1m 25.27s

(1)

Bluelight Bay¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 96

12/1

Confirmed debut promise behind Royal Scotsman when landing 7-runner novice at Windsor (6f) in June. Similar form when fifth in Group 2 Richmond Stakes and now tackles 7f.

Form: 215

(4)

Victory Dance³⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 105| BF| D

8/15

Fetched 700,000 gns as a foal and justified strong support when getting on top close home at Newmarket in June (7f). Much better form in defeat when a head-second in Group 2 Superlative Stakes and that sets a very good standard.

Form: 12

(2)

Candle Of Hope²²

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hughes| OR: 89| C| D

11/2

Bred to be good and outclassed the opposition both starts last month in novice company at up to 7f, landing the odds with the minimum of fuss at Thirsk. Very likely there's more to come and well worth place at this level.

Form: 11

(3)

Cite D'Or⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: Hollie Doyle| T: Harry Eustace| D

22/1

Bred to stay well and strong at the finish when making successful debut over 7f at Brighton last week. Bare form very ordinary in the context of this, though.

Form: 1

(5)

Ferrari Queen¹¹

Age: 2| Weight: 8-12| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 85| D

5/1

Plenty of stamina in her pedigree so it bodes well that she has won both starts over 7f, landing the odds in straightforward fashion at Kempton 11 days ago. Limit not yet reached.

Form: 11

Forecasts

Victory Dance (8/15), Ferrari Queen (5/1), Candle Of Hope (11/2), Bluelight Bay (12/1), Cite D'Or (22/1)

VICTORY DANCE surpassed his winning debut form when an excellent second in the Group 2 Superlative Stakes so his claims are fairly obvious down at listed level. There are a couple of nice prospects in opposition in the shape of unbeaten pair Candle of Hope and Ferrari Queen.