15:00 Newmarket

Sunday 7 May 2023

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Howden Dahlia Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Group 2)

Off time: 15:02 | Winning time: 1m 51.49s

(9)

With The Moonlight²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 114| C| D

13/2

Smart filly. Won brace of Group 2 events at Meydan earlier this year before creditable second to In Italian in Jenny Wiley Stakes at Keeneland (8.5f, firm) last month. Another big run anticipated.

Form: 212-112

(2)

Al Husn²¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Jim Crowley| T: R Varian| OR: 100| C

8/1

Smart filly who won all 3 starts last season, having something in hand when taking 13-runner handicap at this course (10f, good) in October. In deeper waters now but it's likely we haven't seen the best of her yet.

Form: 741/111-

(1)

Astral Beau³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: S W Kelly| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 107| C

17/2

Very progressive handicapper during second part of 2022, winning 3 times over 7f, including on final start at this course in October. Took her form up another notch when decisive winner of Doncaster listed race (8f, heavy) on return but faces different conditions here.

Form: 71121-1

(8)

Hidden Dimples¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: A Fabre

22/1

Useful filly who made solid return when third of 9 to Life In Motion in listed race at Longchamp (9f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Entitled to build on that but needs significant improvement to play a part here.

Form: 11459-3

(6)

Life In Motion¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: M Barzalona| T: A Fabre| OR: 106| D

4/1

Smart filly. Won 3 of her 5 starts last season and found further improvement when taking 9-runner listed race at Longchamp (9f, good to soft) on return last month, holding on gamely. Upped in grade now but must enter calculations.

Form: 61211-1

(4)

Prosperous Voyage²¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: L Dettori| T: R M Beckett| OR: 113

3/1

Posted career best on return last term when narrow second in 1000 Guineas and got back on the up when landing the Falmouth Stakes (8f) in July. This longer trip promises to suit and she's a big player.

Form: 2/20164-

(7)

Random Harvest²⁰³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Saffie Osborne| T: E Walker| OR: 102

80/1

Useful mare who produced a career best when winning 8-runner Premio Elena E Sergio Cumani at Milan (8f, soft) in October. Overall form leaves her with something to find, though.

Form: 132941-

(5)

Shaara²¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Dane O'Neill| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 102

40/1

Winner of 4 of her 6 starts but seemingly found wanting when stepped up to Group company here last autumn. In fine hands, though, and further improvement can't be ruled out this term.

Form: 1/91116-

(3)

Via Sistina¹⁷⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: J P Spencer| T: G Boughey| OR: 107| C

5/2

Smart mare who ended light 2022 campaign with victory in 11-runner Prix Fille de l'Air at Toulouse (10.4f, good, 23/10) in November. Asked a bigger question on return here but can't be discounted with yard in flying form.

Form: 010/421-

Forecasts

Via Sistina (5/2), Prosperous Voyage (3/1), Life In Motion (4/1), With The Moonlight (13/2), Al Husn (8/1), Astral Beau (17/2), Hidden Dimples (22/1), Shaara (40/1), Random Harvest (80/1)

Preference is for PROSPEROUS VOYAGE, who clearly goes well fresh (narrowly foiled in 1000 Guineas on return last year) and should appreciate this slightly longer trip. With The Moonlight arrives at the top of her game and looks sure to make a bold bid to concede weight all round, whilst chief French raider Life In Motion also warrants plenty of respect.