Calder Race Course 23 December 2005
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ARWEN EVENINGSTAR failed to trouble the judge after breaking slowly on her racetrack debut, but should have learnt from that and showed enough promise to suggest he could be a factor. Bella's Lake has been catching the eye in her workouts, while Rockabella is the most experienced filly, but her best performances to date have come over longer trips.
Bright Moonlight got off the mark over this track and trip and could go close, but she will have to improve to stop CONQUISTADORA SOL completing her hat-trick. Eduardo Maver Sr's filly hasn't seen another horse on his last two visits to the track, wiring the field on both occasions, and could be good enough again today. Skip Along chased home the selection last time and could make the board here.
The drop in trip may enable BARLEY SUGAR to get more involved in this company. After a poor effort over 7f last time, he could be dismissed, but he has put up some decent figures at this track and trip and can get the better of the unexposed and progressive Stormy Attitude. Sami's Royal Heir has claims, but has not been seen for over two months.
With just one good performance in four outings so far, TIDY UP may not seem the safest option, but he was caught six-wide turning for home last time and didn't finish too far away. Muito is more consistent and looks capable of making the board here, while Hip Twentyfive has shaped as though the step up to a route would suit.
Just A Little Jet and Pipers Honour are closely matched on their run over a mile on the lawn here last time and while both may have a say in the finish, they may struggle to contain GOLD STAR EVENT. Laura Posada's filly never found the room to challenge last time, but if she can recreate her second place prior to that, she could prove tough to beat.
STRIPED showed more when beaten two lengths into third last time and a similar effort may be enough to gain a first success today. Number One Blonde has a bit to find with the selection on that form but is a live danger all the same. Feather Rose has a plum draw against the rails but her ability is in question and Just Speed who showed some ability on his debut looks to hold a better chance.
Silver Honoree continued his progression to get off the mark here last time and with her early speed an advantage round here she is given a solid chance of following up. However, preference is for C&D debut winner CAT DELITE who is entitled to improve on this second outing. Club Hopper completes the short-list.
If she takes to the grass then Najibes Stag could run close but PROUD PROSPECT is just preferred. A consistent sort, she looks sure to be suited by the longer trip, and with the yard in form she looks set to run a big race on her turf debut. American Ivy is proven on the turf but may have to show more than when winning over C&D last time to follow up.
After following up her maiden win with a solid effort in a stronger allowance race than this last time, the lightly-raced filly DARLING DAUGHTER is expected to land the spoils. Given a good draw in box two, she can make the most of her early speed. Saint Kris is on her outside and is another to consider with her barn in flying form, while Vanillazuela has solid form claims and should make an impact.
LEFTY'S LADY has not been seen since running third in a stronger race at Delaware Nov 8, but is likely to be ready for her return and could be the one to beat. Grecian Lover has the rail post and should make good use of it, while Tasha Sangue may improve as she returns to the main track, though her wide draw is a negative.
