Redcar 09 May 2011
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Foaled 5 May. Half-brother to A Star For Maria, won twice at 6f and 7f. Beaten 1l by Forevertheoptimist when second of 6 at 7-1 on his racecourse debut at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 5 May. Half-brother to A Star For Maria, won twice at 6f and 7f. Beaten 1l by Forevertheoptimist when second of 6 at 7-1 on his racecourse debut at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 15 Feb. Dam won three times at 6f and 7f.
Foaled 15 Feb. Dam won three times at 6f and 7f.
Foaled 9 Mar. Dam won five times at 5f and 6f.
Foaled 9 Mar. Dam won five times at 5f and 6f.
Foaled 16 Mar. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 8l behind Ponty Acclaim at 10-1 when seventh of 12 on her racecourse debut at Ripon over 5f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 16 Mar. Dam a lightly raced maiden. Beaten 8l behind Ponty Acclaim at 10-1 when seventh of 12 on her racecourse debut at Ripon over 5f (good to firm) last month.
Foaled 4 Mar. Dam won four times at 5f and 7f. Finished 12l behind Hamza when sixth of 8 at 50-1 on her racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Foaled 4 Mar. Dam won four times at 5f and 7f. Finished 12l behind Hamza when sixth of 8 at 50-1 on her racecourse debut at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Foaled 4 Apr. Dam won twice at 1m 4f and 1m 6f.
Foaled 4 Apr. Dam won twice at 1m 4f and 1m 6f.
Foaled 22 Mar. Half-sister to Ella Woodcock, won four times between 7f and 1m 1f.
Foaled 22 Mar. Half-sister to Ella Woodcock, won four times between 7f and 1m 1f.
BANNOCK put in a fine effort to finish a close second over this trip at Doncaster on his debut last month. He's entitled to benefit from the experience and should take all the beating here. Arcticality was weld held here on debut but represents the in-form Hanagan-Fahey team and could prove the danger, while the newcomers Neil's Pride and Galilee Chapel could make a bold showing.
Bannock can go one better than on his debut in the absence of anything with obvious great potential. The fact Arcticality has had a run means she's preferred to Galilee Chapel for second.
Winner of seven races at 5f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Unseated rider when 9-2 at Folkestone over 5f (good to firm) won by Liberty Lady last month on his latest outing.
Winner of seven races at 5f on good to firm and soft ground and on the all-weather. Unseated rider when 9-2 at Folkestone over 5f (good to firm) won by Liberty Lady last month on his latest outing.
Successful twice at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 7l behind Ryedane at 25-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) in September last year.
Successful twice at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 7l behind Ryedane at 25-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) in September last year.
Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Kyzer Chief when second of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Catterick over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 1/2l by Kyzer Chief when second of 7 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Catterick over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 11l behind Forever's Girl at 25-1 when 13th of 17 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) in August last year.
A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 11l behind Forever's Girl at 25-1 when 13th of 17 on his latest outing here over 6f (good to firm) in August last year.
He has won three times at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Spic 'n Span when fourth of 6 at 5-2 on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f last month.
He has won three times at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Spic 'n Span when fourth of 6 at 5-2 on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f last month.
Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 9l behind Dispol Kylie at 20-1 when last of 9 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. She is wearing a visor for the first time.
Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 9l behind Dispol Kylie at 20-1 when last of 9 on her latest outing over this course and distance (good to firm) last month. She is wearing a visor for the first time.
Placed in three of 13 starts. Finished 1 1/2l behind Frequency when fifth of 11 at 20-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (firm) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Placed in three of 13 starts. Finished 1 1/2l behind Frequency when fifth of 11 at 20-1 on his latest outing here over 6f (firm) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
It may be worth giving another chance here to GRUDGE, who unseated his rider leaving the stalls at Folkestone last time out. He has shown signs of returning to form recently and looks weighted to get back to winning ways here. Patch Patch won off this mark last spring and was second at Catterick this month. He looks the danger but chances might be also given to Ridley Didley and the first-time-visored Nomoreblondes.
Patch Patch has a bit more to do with Nomoreblondes than if this was a handicap, but he comes here in better form and is just preferred.
Half-sister to Dendor, won at 7f. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Land And Sea when 11th of 12 on her racecourse debut at Southwell over 7f in November last year.
Half-sister to Dendor, won at 7f. Well beaten at 28-1 behind Land And Sea when 11th of 12 on her racecourse debut at Southwell over 7f in November last year.
Placed twice in 14 starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Star Addition when last of 12 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in October last year.
Placed twice in 14 starts. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Star Addition when last of 12 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in October last year.
Placed twice in 12 starts. Finished 3l behind Bahia Emerald when fourth of 6 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Placed twice in 12 starts. Finished 3l behind Bahia Emerald when fourth of 6 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Half-sister to Harrys House, won twice at 5f.
Half-sister to Harrys House, won twice at 5f.
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 14l behind Florestans Match at 80-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 14l behind Florestans Match at 80-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Placed in four of six starts. Beaten 1/2l by Insolenceofoffice when second of 12 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f in November last year.
Placed in four of six starts. Beaten 1/2l by Insolenceofoffice when second of 12 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f in November last year.
Placed in both starts. Third of 10 behind Glas Burn beaten 4 1/2l at 15-8fav on her latest outing at Windsor over 5f (good to firm) in October last year.
Placed in both starts. Third of 10 behind Glas Burn beaten 4 1/2l at 15-8fav on her latest outing at Windsor over 5f (good to firm) in October last year.
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Bahia Emerald when second of 6 at 11-10fav on her latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Placed once in two starts. Beaten 1 1/4l by Bahia Emerald when second of 6 at 11-10fav on her latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (good to firm) last month.
A few in with chances here but preference is for the lightly-raced SPINATRIX, who has put in two good efforts at Doncaster so far. We may not have seen the best of her yet and she should take all the beating here. Pantella was placed in both starts last year and, although this is a little tougher, she has good claims if she's come on over the winter. Lady Kildare was a progressive sort last season and is another who must be considered.
Unless Noels Princess proves above average on her belated debut, this looks to rest between the 3-y-os, with Pantella given the nod over Lady Kildare and Spinatrix.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 18l behind Dubai Dynamo at 8-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 18l behind Dubai Dynamo at 8-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month.
Successful at 6f and 1m on firm and soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Chilli Green at 12-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m in January.
Successful at 6f and 1m on firm and soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Chilli Green at 12-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m in January.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Mujaadel at 11-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
He has won four times from 6f to 1m on firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Mujaadel at 11-2 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Dubai Dynamo at 8-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Dubai Dynamo at 8-1 when 9th of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 8l behind King Of Eden when fifth of 9 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Finished 8l behind King Of Eden when fifth of 9 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Cono Zur at 25-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
A winner at 7f on good to soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Cono Zur at 25-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Beverley over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l by Imperial Djay when second of 11 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month.
Winner of seven races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 4l by Imperial Djay when second of 11 at 15-2 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month.
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 16l behind Hazzard County at 15-2 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Kempton over 7f in September last year.
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 16l behind Hazzard County at 15-2 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Kempton over 7f in September last year.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 3/4l by Masked Dance when second of 15 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good) in March.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 3/4l by Masked Dance when second of 15 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good) in March.
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Vito Volterra when second of 7 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Vito Volterra when second of 7 at 5-2fav on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 11 behind First Class Favour beaten 2 3/4l at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to firm) in September last year.
A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 11 behind First Class Favour beaten 2 3/4l at 4-1jt-fav on his latest outing at Catterick over 7f (good to firm) in September last year.
In a wide-open affair, preference is for FROGNAL, a running-on second over 7f at Catterick in March. He's entitled to benefit from the run - his first since last September - and looks the one to be on off a 1lb higher handicap mark. Recent Southwell winner Ezra Church was second over 7f at Newcastle last week and looks the danger. Although Rio Cobolo was well held off this mark in second at Thirsk, he can be given a chance today in this company.
An open handicap but Rio Cobolo ran into a well-treated rival in Imperial Djay last time and could be worth siding with. Frognal has to come into it for the resurgent Ruth Carr, with Ezra Church another who has sound claims.
He has won four times at 5f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Lesley's Choice at 13-8fav when last of 9 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) in October last year.
He has won four times at 5f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 13l behind Lesley's Choice at 13-8fav when last of 9 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) in October last year.
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Imperial Djay at 11-2 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month. Has won at Catterick and Southwell this season.
Winner of five races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Imperial Djay at 11-2 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month. Has won at Catterick and Southwell this season.
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 7l behind Doctor Parkes when sixth of 11 at 11-4fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (firm) last month.
He has won three times at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 7l behind Doctor Parkes when sixth of 11 at 11-4fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (firm) last month.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a head by Dolly Parton when second of 10 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) earlier this month.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten a head by Dolly Parton when second of 10 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 6f (good) earlier this month.
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Nadeen when fifth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Nadeen when fifth of 14 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month.
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind King Of Eden at 18-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f (good to firm) last month.
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind King Of Eden at 18-1 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 66-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Winner of five races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over four years ago. Well beaten at 66-1 when last of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Unplaced in all 11 starts. Finished 19l behind Orpenindeed when fifth of 11 at 80-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in all 11 starts. Finished 19l behind Orpenindeed when fifth of 11 at 80-1 on his latest outing here over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Thrust Control has won two of his last four starts but is not the most consistent. Although well held latest, Dark Lane won off this mark two starts ago and must be given every chance in this grade. It might be worth, however, giving a chance to SONNY RED, who lost his way at the end of last season. He takes a drop in class for his seasonal reappearance, has won off a higher mark in the past and could take all the beating if anywhere near his best.
Much depends on which Sonny Red turns up. If it's the Sonny Red that ran second at Ayr last autumn then he'll win, but his overall profile is one that makes that far from certain and Thrust Control is more used to winning these days.
Placed twice in three starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Ivan Vasilevich when fourth of 7 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 2f in December last year.
Placed twice in three starts. Finished 2 1/4l behind Ivan Vasilevich when fourth of 7 at 6-4fav on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m 2f in December last year.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Unknown Rebel when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good) in October last year.
A winner at 7f on good to firm ground. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Unknown Rebel when 15th of 17 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good) in October last year.
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 16l behind Beaten Up when sixth of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 16l behind Beaten Up when sixth of 11 at 16-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Placed once in five starts. Finished 8l behind Buxfizz when fourth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in October last year.
Placed once in five starts. Finished 8l behind Buxfizz when fourth of 8 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in October last year.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Fine Style when fifth of 8 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 1m 3f (good to firm) last month.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Fine Style when fifth of 8 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 1m 3f (good to firm) last month.
Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 2l by Janet's Pearl when second of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) in September last year.
Placed twice in four starts. Beaten 2l by Janet's Pearl when second of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 7f (good) in September last year.
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 20l behind City Legend at 14-1 when last of 13 on his latest outing at Beverley over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 20l behind City Legend at 14-1 when last of 13 on his latest outing at Beverley over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Placed once in seven starts. Beaten 3/4l by Highlife Dancer when second of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, his only placing from 7 starts. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Placed once in seven starts. Beaten 3/4l by Highlife Dancer when second of 8 at 9-1 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, his only placing from 7 starts. Runs from 1lb out of handicap.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Glencadam Gold when 9th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) in October last year. Runs from 11lb out of handicap.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Glencadam Gold when 9th of 16 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) in October last year. Runs from 11lb out of handicap.
This could go the way of COPPER CANYON who put in three good efforts last season. He tackles handicap company off what looks a very fair mark and would have little to find on last year's form to land this. Ollon never really threatened in five runs last season but drops in class today and could prove the biggest threat, although chances could also be given to Pintrada, who has the advantage of race fitness, Baby Driver and Pinotage.
Pintrada looks an interesting handicap newcomer in an event that won't take much winning. The reliable Ad Vitam looks the best option for the forecast ahead of Pinotage.
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 11l behind Cheers Buddy at 5-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month.
A winner at 1m on good to firm ground. Beaten 11l behind Cheers Buddy at 5-1 when 13th of 14 on his latest outing at Dundalk over 7f last month.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Azlaa when last of 11 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R A Fahey.
Yet to place in five starts. Well beaten at 11-1 behind Azlaa when last of 11 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 7f in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with R A Fahey.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Crown Counsel when 15th of 16 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good) last month.
Unplaced in all six starts. Well beaten at 100-1 behind Crown Counsel when 15th of 16 on his latest outing at Ripon over 1m (good) last month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 10l behind Rowan Spirit at 25-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Southwell over 6f in November last year.
Unplaced in all four starts. Beaten 10l behind Rowan Spirit at 25-1 when seventh of 9 on her latest outing at Southwell over 6f in November last year.
Placed once in four starts. Beaten a neck by Fire Crystal when second of 6 at 11-8fav on her latest outing at Bath over 1m (firm) earlier this month. She is wearing a visor for the first time.
Placed once in four starts. Beaten a neck by Fire Crystal when second of 6 at 11-8fav on her latest outing at Bath over 1m (firm) earlier this month. She is wearing a visor for the first time.
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 16l behind Quiz Mistress at 50-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in November last year.
Yet to place in three starts. Beaten 16l behind Quiz Mistress at 50-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in November last year.
Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 12l behind Barista at 7-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Leicester over 7f (heavy) in October last year.
Yet to place in four starts. Beaten 12l behind Barista at 7-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Leicester over 7f (heavy) in October last year.
Placed twice in nine starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Vetvey when fourth of 10 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Placed twice in nine starts. Finished 4 1/2l behind Vetvey when fourth of 10 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Placed once in five starts. Third of 10 behind Vetvey beaten 1 3/4l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Placed once in five starts. Third of 10 behind Vetvey beaten 1 3/4l at 10-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Placed once in seven starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Vetvey when second of 10 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m (good to firm) last month, his only placing from 7 starts.
Placed once in seven starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Vetvey when second of 10 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m (good to firm) last month, his only placing from 7 starts.
Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 5l behind Vetvey when fifth of 10 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 5l behind Vetvey when fifth of 10 at 20-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 15l behind Soweto Star at 100-1 when 11th of 13 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 6f (good) in October last year. She is wearing a visor for the first time.
Unplaced in all five starts. Beaten 15l behind Soweto Star at 100-1 when 11th of 13 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 6f (good) in October last year. She is wearing a visor for the first time.
Yet to place in six starts. Beaten 9l behind Trading at 80-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Yet to place in six starts. Beaten 9l behind Trading at 80-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f (good to firm) last month.
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 18l behind Munaaseb when sixth of 8 at 80-1 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 6f last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Unplaced in all three starts. Finished 18l behind Munaaseb when sixth of 8 at 80-1 on her latest outing at Lingfield over 6f last month. She is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
AREEF may be the answer to this trappy 'getting-out stakes'. The penny seemed to drop for the filly last time at Bath, when she was beaten a neck over this trip. She runs off the same mark today and the fitting of a first-time visor might give her the edge here. Downtown Boy, second off this mark at Newcastle last month, and the progressive Byron Bear, third in that Newcastle race, can fight out the minor honours, although Chadford, fourth in that race, wouldn't have too much to find to get involved.
Byron Bear looked unlucky not to finish ahead of Downtown Boy last time out and can reverse the placings, with Dashing Eddie and Areef very much ones to consider too in an open handicap.
