18:50 Chelmsford City

Saturday 24 February 2024

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CCR Maiden Fillies' Stakes (GBB Race)

Off time: 18:51 | Winning time: 1m 27.57s

(6)

Analytical Engine

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Rhiain Ingram⁽³⁾| T: J Gallagher

50/1

Mukhadram filly. Dam 5f-6f winner. Market can guide.

Form:

(3)

Covehithe

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Billy Loughnane| T: C Johnston

9/1

€45,000 yearling, Magna Grecia filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 9f Almania and 2-y-o 7f winner Benacre. Considered newcomer, especially if the market vibes are positive.

Form:

(5)

Dame Darcey⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: R Coakley| T: E Walker

11/4

Twice-raced filly but she failed to build on her debut fourth when sixth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f) 44 days ago.

Form: 4-6

(7)

Little Rose¹¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: A J Farragher| T: W J Haggas

6/4

Dubawi filly who came in only seventh of 10 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, heavy, 4/1) on her debut 112 days ago. Should progress so she's worth a second look.

Form: 7-

(1)

Night Of Desire¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Harry Davies| T: M Botti

2/1

Night of Thunder filly who made a promising start when fourth of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 20/1) 18 days ago. More to offer so she's the one to beat.

Form: 4

(2)

Venus Slipper¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Rob Hornby| T: M Murphy & M Keady

150/1

Twice-raced filly. 250/1, first run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford when sixth of 7 in maiden at Kempton (8f) 10 days ago. Plenty more is needed.

Form: 96

Non-Runners

(4)

Starlight Fantasy¹¹⁵

Weight: 8-13| Age: 3

T: M Botti J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Little Rose (6/4), Night Of Desire (2/1), Dame Darcey (11/4), Covehithe (9/1), Starlight Fantasy (16/1), Analytical Engine (50/1), Venus Slipper (150/1)

NIGHT OF DESIRE shaped well when a debut fourth at Wolverhampton and looks the way to go with improvement very much on the cards from Marco Botti's daughter of Night of Thunder. Charlie Johnston's Magna Grecia debutante Covehithe appeals on paper and could prove the main danger, although both Little Rose and Dame Darcey offer some potential too.