British EBF Fillies' Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

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Quebella⁸²

Age: 4| Weight: 10-2| J: J P Spencer| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 83| BF

10/3

Debut scorer at Wolverhampton and better form in handicaps, making an encouraging seasonal/stable debut when third at Goodwood (1½m) in May. Found the drop back to 10.5f against her at Chester last time, so she could still have more to offer over this trip.

Form: 5364-33

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Pierian³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 87

2/1

Confirmed debut promise when scoring at Salisbury in May and completed a simple task against her sole rival at Yarmouth next time. Made the frame in listed race at Longchamp (1½m) in June, before meeting trouble when down the field on handicap bow at Goodwood (11f).

Form: 21140

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Spirit Of Jura⁴⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Callum Shepherd| T: C Johnston| OR: 79

11/1

Won 4 of first 5 starts last year, though without a victory since. Only just denied at Ripon in June but hasn't gone on from that in 2 subsequent outings, last of 3 at Hamilton on latest run in July.

Form: 475253

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Mythical Bird²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Rob Hornby| T: H Morrison| OR: 77

7/2

Improved form this year, getting off the mark at Lingfield (1¼m, all-weather) on reappearance. Has matched that level on turf the last twice, doubling her tally at Salisbury 3 weeks ago, and she merits consideration.

Form: 130031

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Aravalli²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Taylor Fisher| T: J Tickle| OR: 82| D

15/2

Has thrived since going handicapping for current yard, making it 4 wins from her last 5 starts when scoring in 4-runner contest at Windsor 20 days ago. Overcame trouble last time and she's not dismissed lightly.

Form: 911411

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Asset²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: L Morris| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 78

9/2

From a smart family and made the most of a good opportunity when landing the odds in 3-runner maiden at Pontefract (1m) in July. Ran well on handicap debut when third of 9 at Lingfield (1¼m, all-weather) 22 days ago and this longer trip promises to suit. Respected.

Form: 3-23213

Forecasts

Asset (11/4), Mythical Bird (3/1), Pierian (4/1), Aravalli (9/2), Quebella (5/1), Spirit Of Jura (14/1)

QUEBELLA made a promising reappearance at Goodwood and, with this return to further in her favour, she can make her third start for Owen Burrows a winning one. Asset remains lightly raced in handicaps for Sir Mark Prescott and is feared most, while Mythical Bird can go well in her current form.