Mettal UK British EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:10 | Winning time: 2m 18.12s

(5)

Bay Dream Believer^h¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding

7/1

Twice-raced filly. 11/2, only fifth of 7 in maiden at Ffos Las (12f, soft) 19 days ago. Hood back on and worth another chance.

Form: 55

(3)

Crafty Lady

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Hollie Doyle| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

5/2

15,000 gns yearling, 38,000 gns 2-y-o, Mastercraftsman filly. Sister to 1½m winner Masterkindu and half-sister to 1¾m winner Norman Kindu. Appeals on paper and is worth a market check.

Form:

(4)

Rechercher²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: H Crouch| T: R M Beckett| OR: 75

13/8

Fair filly. Good third of 6 in minor event at Newmarket (12f) 22 days ago. Shortlisted.

Form: 04-2423

(1)

Suzy's Shoes⁸⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 75

5/2

Fair maiden but she comes here on the back of a below form fifth in minor event at Goodwood (9.9f) 85 days ago. Holds good claims if back on song after her break.

Form: 04-385

Non-Runners

(2)

Stonking

Weight: 9-3| Age: 3

T: H Main J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Rechercher (13/8), Suzy's Shoes (5/2), Crafty Lady (5/2), Bay Dream Believer (7/1), Stonking (12/1)

SUZY'S SHOES possesses much the best form on show so is fancied to get back on track after a break and open her account. Newmarket-third Rechercher is next on the list ahead of Bay Dream Believer and newcomer Crafty Lady in a very open maiden.