British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 16:05 | Winning time: 1m 58.76s

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Santorini Star¹⁰¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 83| D

11/8

Two wins from 3 runs last year, latterly at Lingfield in December. 11/4, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW). Off 101 days and switches to turf. No surprise were there more to come given yard she represents.

Form: 211-5

(3)

Zayina²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: Jack Callan⁽⁷⁾| T: G Boughey| OR: 83| C

9/2

Course winner. Good fifth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (11.8f, good, 11/2) 25 days ago, hanging right but rallying well. Versatile and consistent sort.

Form: 13/333-5

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Substitute⁶⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: S D Bowen| T: C Johnston| OR: 81

10/1

Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Newcastle in October. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 16/1) 60 days ago, not ideally placed. Dam stayed this far so step up in trip should be in her favour.

Form: 30601-4

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Lady Ridgewood¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Jack Doughty⁽³⁾| T: P W Chapple-Hyam| OR: 79

5/2

Has shaped with promise all 3 starts, second of 8 in maiden at Newbury (10f, good) 18 days ago. Makes handicap debut and there's more to come from her.

Form: 42-2

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Manara²²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: D Egan| T: K P De Foy| OR: 79

8/1

Completed hat-trick at Wolverhampton in January. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 13/2) in bid for 4-timer 22 days ago and much depends on whether she's as effective on turf.

Form: 6011-12

Forecasts

Santorini Star (11/8), Lady Ridgewood (5/2), Zayina (9/2), Manara (8/1), Substitute (10/1)

A quintet to view positively but LADY RIDGEWOOD is just about the most persuasive option having split a well-bred newcomer and a subsequent winner on her final qualifying run. Santorini Star may have more to offer on turf, while Substitute could also improve for this increased emphasis on stamina.