15:20 Goodwood

Saturday 4 May 2024

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British Stallion Studs EBF Daisy Warwick Fillies' Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 15:20 | Winning time: 2m 44.4s

(7)

Sumo Sam^t²¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Hollie Doyle| T: P & O Cole| OR: 109| C

2/1

Nathaniel filly who seemed to excel herself when all-the-way winner of Lillie Langtry Stakes at Goodwood (14f, heavy) but confirmed that was no fluke when following up in similar style in Park Hill at Doncaster. Easy to forgive final run and she could prove hard to pass here despite a 7 lb penalty.

Form: 385110-

(3)

Ching Shih^h¹⁸³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: L Morris| T: D M Simcock| OR: 102

9/1

Useful filly who was much improved when second (clear of rest) to Arrest in Geoffrey Freer at Newbury (13f) and showed that didn't flatter her when fourth in the Park Hill at Doncaster. Not so good in Group 3 at Newmarket final start but this easier on return. Leading claims.

Form: 338245-

(1)

Gather Ye Rosebuds²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Ronan Whelan| T: J Channon| OR: 95

9/4

Ran to a high level when making a winning debut in Newbury maiden (10f, heavy) a year ago and quickly back on track when defying a penalty in class 2 novice at Hamilton. Not disgraced in listed events both starts since, including when fifth at Longchamp on return. Remains unexposed.

Form: 1814-5

(5)

Madame Ambassador^p¹⁸²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Jason Hart| T: C Johnston| OR: 96| D

18/1

Took form to another level when winning a pair of 1¼m Newmarket handicaps last autumn. Creditable fourth in listed race on heavy ground there final start. Bit to find with the principals here but she's respected.

Form: 782114-

(2)

Queen Of The Pride²²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden

11/2

Well-bred filly who left debut run well behind when winning 7-runner maiden at Leicester (10f, good to soft) in September, beating 3 subsequent winners. Needs to improve again but she has plenty of potential stepping up in trip (dam won St Leger).

Form: 81-

(4)

Sea Of Roses³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 98

7/1

Runner-up at Listed/Group 3 level last year. Respectable 8¼ lengths fourth of 5 to Dubai Honour in Kempton listed race on reappearance 5 weeks ago. Handles testing ground and unlikely to be too far away.

Form: 85250-4

(6)

There's The Door¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Harry Davies| T: P D Evans| OR: 93| C

14/1

Bagged 1¼m handicaps at Doncaster and Goodwood (9.9f) last season, both on heavy going. Caught the eye from a very long way back when fourth in handicap at Epsom on her second start back 11 days ago but she's proved vulnerable at this level before.

Form: 1450-84

Forecasts

Sumo Sam (2/1), Gather Ye Rosebuds (9/4), Queen Of The Pride (11/2), Sea Of Roses (7/1), Ching Shih (9/1), There's The Door (14/1), Madame Ambassador (18/1)

SUMO SAM was an impressive all-the-way winner in a couple of Groups 2s last season, including the Lillie Langtry here under similar conditions, so she may prove difficult to catch despite a 7 lb penalty. Ching Shih was over 4 lengths behind the selection in the Park Hill at Doncaster but she's entitled to finish closer on better terms now, while well-bred maiden winner Queen of The Pride has loads of potential stepping up in trip.