Darley Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 16:28 | Winning time: 2m 35.85s

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Sumo Sam¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: R Kingscote| T: P & O Cole| OR: 98| C

2/5

Nathaniel filly who overcame greenness to make a successful debut in 7f maiden here in October. Improved a good deal when second in listed race here (10f) on return 2 weeks ago, no match for winner but clear of rest. Will stay and hard to beat back in a novice.

Form: 1-2

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(5)

Barrier²⁶⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Rob Hornby| T: A M Balding

20/1

Australia filly who still looked in need of the experience when fourth of 7 in novice event at Ascot (8f, good) in September, nearest finish. More to offer now significantly up in trip on return but does have plenty to find.

Form: 74-

(6)

Climate Friendly⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 85

12/1

Modest form first 2 starts 7 months apart but seemed to excel herself when 6¾ lengths seventh of 9 to in listed Oaks Trial at Lingfield (12f, AW) 7 days ago, though she was never involved and may have been flattered by the steady pace. Remains to be seen whether she can back that up.

Form: 9-77

(3)

Divya²¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Saffie Osborne| T: E Walker| OR: 76

9/1

Galileo filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 12.4f-1¾m winner Surya out of British/Irish Oaks winner Sariska. Debut run was promising and confirmed that form at the second attempt when third in 10f maiden here in October. Should have more to offer upped in trip this year.

Form: 383-

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Marmara Sea²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Robert Tart| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

40/1

Some promise when seventh of 13 in novice at Newmarket (7f, soft) on debut last autumn and comeback run on heavy going can be forgiven. This looks a strong novice, however.

Form: 7-0

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Strong Impact¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: David Egan| T: R Varian

9/2

Saxon Warrior filly. Dam, 1m winner, half-sister to useful 7f-1m winner Velorum. Stepped up on promising debut when runner-up to a smart prospect in maiden here (10f) 2 weeks ago, still green. More to come.

Form: 5-2

Forecasts

Sumo Sam (2/5), Strong Impact (9/2), Divya (9/1), Climate Friendly (12/1), Barrier (20/1), Marmara Sea (40/1)

SUMO SAM looked a smart prospect when runner-up in the Pretty Polly here on her return 2 weeks ago and can defy a penalty back in a novice. Strong Impact was beaten only by subsequent Musidora-third Infinite Cosmos in a maiden here on her return and can follow the selection home.