14:40 York

Friday 14 July 2023

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William Hill Summer Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Group 3)

Off time: 14:42 | Winning time: 1m 9.86s

(3)

Al Simmo²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: D Allan| T: Steph Hollinshead| OR: 91| D

16/1

Progressed well from a low base in sprint handicaps in 2022, adding pair of small field Newmarket handicaps (6f) to her tally last summer. Looked better than ever when touched off by the race-fit and in-form Radio Goo Goo on return over C&D, but improvement is needed now pitched into Group company.

Form: 11026-2

(4)

Gale Force Maya^p⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 102| CD

12/1

Progressed into a smart sprinter last year, with 3 of her 5 victories in 2022 gained over this C&D. Well below par both starts so far this season, but it's not beyond the realms of possibility that returning to the Knavesmire will have a positive effect.

Form: 1104-07

(1)

Pink Crystal²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: D Tudhope| T: W J Haggas| OR: 95| BF| D

6/1

Likeable filly who tasted success 3 times last term, ending campaign with highly creditable efforts in defeat in listed company at Ayr and Newmarket. Shaped well when third to Radio Goo Goo and Al Simmo on return in a C&D handicap and she now meets those rivals on better terms.

Form: 12523-3

(7)

Royal Aclaim^p²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: P J McDonald| T: J Tate| OR: 103| BF| C

17/2

Impressive winner of 5f listed event here last summer but only sixth of 13 when favourite for the Nunthorpe back here at the Ebor meeting. Bettered low-key reappearance when third in first-time cheekpieces at Ayr (5f, firm) and, still lightly-raced, she's an interesting contender now upped to 6f.

Form: 1163-73

(9)

Mammas Girl²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: T Eaves| T: R Hannon| OR: 108

12/1

Newmarket winner on sole 2-y-o start and while it was hardly a vintage renewal of the Nell Gwyn that she landed on return there in April, she did the job in decisive fashion. Well held in pair of Group 1s since but her sights are now lowered and this drop in trip is a potentially good move.

Form: 1-106

(8)

Juliet Sierra⁵⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 101| D

12/1

Progressive form at 2 yrs, landing the Dick Turpin Stakes at Salisbury in September before an excellent fifth in the Cheveley Park at Newmarket. Pulled hard when last of 8 upped to a mile on return at Ascot and it's likely she'll be seen in a better light back at this trip.

Form: 2115-8

(10)

Marine Wave²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 94

11/1

Off the mark when getting the better of Radio Goo Goo in a Southwell novice last summer and placed both starts in listed company since returning to action in April, latterly a place ahead of the re-opposing Royal Acclaim when runner-up at Ayr (5f, firm). Not without each-way hope.

Form: 5174-32

(5)

Radio Goo Goo²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: B A Curtis| T: P D Evans| OR: 90| CD

16/1

Winless during a busy juvenile campaign but has thrived this year, winning 5 of her 7 starts. Didn't do a great deal wrong when fourth in a big-field Royal Ascot handicap (5f, good to firm) last time but possibly biting off more than she can chew at this level.

Form: 511114

(6)

Secret Angel¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: S H James| T: K R Burke| OR: 100| BF| CD

33/1

Scored 3 times as a juvenile, most notably in listed event at Deauville. Clearly retains ability judged on what she's shown this season but yard saddles a stronger candidate in Swingalong.

Form: 51-3456

(2)

Swingalong²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 107| CD

5/4

Winner of the C&D Lowther last season prior to finishing fourth in the Cheveley Park. Out with the washing tried over a mile in the French 1000 Guineas in May but firmly back on track when a fine third in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm). The one to beat.

Form: 114-303

Forecasts

Swingalong (5/4), Pink Crystal (6/1), Royal Aclaim (17/2), Marine Wave (11/1), Gale Force Maya (12/1), Mammas Girl (12/1), Juliet Sierra (12/1), Radio Goo Goo (16/1), Al Simmo (16/1), Secret Angel (33/1)

It's been a struggle for MAMMAS GIRL in Group 1 company the last twice but she is interesting back down in class on her first attempt at this trip. Indeed, she showcased a good turn of foot when landing the Nell Gwyn on her seasonal reappearance and may well find the necessary improvement to master Swingalong, who was a Group 2 winner here last summer and sets a good standard judged on her fine effort in the Commonwealth Cup 3 weeks ago. Royal Aclaim and Pink Crystal are others with claims.