15:05 Musselburgh

Saturday 3 June 2023

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Edinburgh Gin Queen Of Scots Fillies' Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 15:06 | Winning time: 1m 26.46s

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(7)

Fast Response⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: S H James| T: K R Burke| OR: 103| C

10/1

Three-time 5f/6f winner on testing ground last autumn and she resumed with a good second in listed race at Doncaster. Only fifth in similar company at Beverley 43 days ago but she's the sort to bounce back and worth a try at 7f.

Form: 1171-25

(6)

Espressoo¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| OR: 85| D

8/1

Useful filly. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (4/1) at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) on return 11 days ago, holding on gamely. More needed again at this level.

Form: 66649-1

(5)

Heredia²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 102| BF| D

4/5

Won her first 4 starts, notably the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot. Didn't go on subsequently but made encouraging return when ½-length second of 10 to Azure Blue in listed race at Newmarket (6f, soft) 28 days ago, nearest finish. Has to be taken seriously.

Form: 11388-2

(3)

White Moonlight²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Louis Steward| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 106| D

4/1

Useful mare. In good form in Meydan this winter and shaped as if needing run when 5¼ lengths fifth of 8 to Sacred in Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield (7f, AW) 21 days ago. Big player on best form.

Form: 05-2275

(4)

Basil Martini²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: D P McDonogh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 100| D

14/1

Group 3 winner over this trip at the Curragh at 2 yrs. 12/1, respectable 4¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Fix You in listed race at Cork (5.5f, soft) on return 29 days ago, inadequate test. Back up in trip but vulnerable under a penalty.

Form: 24210-5

(1)

Classic Puzzle²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: G Lee| T: Ollie Pears| D

22/1

Zoffany filly is half-sister to smart sprinter Tabdeed. Confirmed debut promise when winning 8-runner maiden (5/2) at Thirsk (7f, heavy) 28 days ago. Should progress again but this is a tough ask.

Form: 21

(2)

Lady Onyx²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: D E Sheehy| T: J P Murtagh| D

18/1

Kodi Bear filly. Dam 5f winner out of useful 7f winner Dangle. Won ordinary 10-runner maiden (8/1) at Gowran (7f, soft) on debut 24 days ago, driven out. Should improve but has plenty to find on form.

Form: 1

Forecasts

Heredia (4/5), White Moonlight (4/1), Espressoo (8/1), Fast Response (10/1), Basil Martini (14/1), Lady Onyx (18/1), Classic Puzzle (22/1)

HEREDIA went a bit quiet after completing a 4-timer in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last summer, but she looked back to her best when runner-up to subsequent Group 2 winner Azure Blue in a listed race at Newmarket on return and this looks a good opportunity for her to resume winning ways. White Moonlight wasn't beaten far in a Group 2 in Dubai early this year and rates the main threat on that form, with Fast Response best of the others.