18:40 Haydock

Saturday 22 June 2024

All18:0518:4019:1019:4520:1520:45

Long Shot Seltzer Spring Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 18:41 | Winning time: 58.73s

(5)

The Big Board³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-4| J: Joe Leavy⁽⁵⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 87| D

17/2

Won three of her first 4 starts in 2023 and stepped up on this season's reappearance when fourth at Ascot (6f) in May. However, not in the same form when well held at Ripon (6f, good to firm) on her latest outing. Capable if on a going day.

Form: 470-047

(1)

Star Of Lady M^v⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-3| J: Mark Winn⁽³⁾| T: D O'Meara| OR: 86| D

6/1

Has proved better than ever this year, recording her third win of the campaign at Thirsk (5f) in May. After a couple of lesser efforts, returned to form when fifth of 11 at York (6f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Enters calculations back down in grade.

Form: 101855

(8)

Lil Guff⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Dylan Hogan| T: D & C Kubler| OR: 78| BF| C| D

4/1

It's been a while since her last win, but got back on track this season when third at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 8 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. She's now 6 lb below her last winning mark so could be ready to take advantage,

Form: 4-78503

(7)

Thunder Star¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Harrison Shaw| T: Jessica Macey| OR: 78| BF| CD

9/2

Showed improved form in handicaps in 2023, winning 3 times with her latest success at Yarmouth (5.2f) in September. Has been going the right way with each start this season, clear of the rest when runner-up at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. Respected.

Form: 919-342

(9)

Miss Attitude³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: F Norton| T: J Channon| OR: 78| D

9/2

Dual winner in 2022 who shaped as if retaining her ability after a 20-month absence when fifth of 11 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) in May. Entitled to strip fitter with that run behind her.

Form: 11459/5

(4)

Dolly Gray²⁸¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Laura Pearson| T: D Loughnane| OR: 77| D

14/1

Off the mark on her second handicap start at Nottingham (6f) last summer and soon left behind a lesser effort when making all at Sandown (5f, good to firm) in September. Ran well on return last season and she can give another good account.

Form: 312401-

(2)

Profitable Edge¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: T D Barron| OR: 76| D

5/1

Made a good start for new yard last summer, making all at Ripon in August. Below form on final 2 starts last year, but after 8 months off she returned at her best when scoring at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Another bold bid could be on the cards.

Form: 21364-1

(6)

Vadamiah¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: J Garritty| T: P T Midgley| OR: 74| BF| D

12/1

Went without a victory last season but has returned in decent heart, again making the frame when fourth of 10 at Catterick (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. Remains 2 lb above her last winning mark but she can give her running once more.

Form: 0298-34

(3)

Love Wars²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Josephine Gordon| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 75| D

40/1

Overcame inexperience when making a winning debut at Thirsk last May, producing an impressive finishing burst. Off 12 months subsequently and ran to a similar level when fifth of 6 in minor event at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May. More needed now handicapping.

Form: 1-5

Forecasts

Lil Guff (4/1), Miss Attitude (9/2), Thunder Star (9/2), Profitable Edge (5/1), Star Of Lady M (6/1), The Big Board (17/2), Vadamiah (12/1), Dolly Gray (14/1), Love Wars (40/1)

LIL GUFF produced her best effort of the season so far when third at Sandown 8 days ago, doing well having raced up with the pace, so she is taken to build on that effort to return to winning ways. The main danger could be Thunder Star, who bumped into an improver at this C&D on her latest outing, ahead of Star of Lady M.