Racecards
14:25 Bath
Williamhillcasino.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Class 5)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 5f 161y
- Going: Firm
- Surface: Turf
- £5,500 added
- Form 890
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer H J L Dunlop
- Jockey E Ahern
slowly away, outpaced and always rear
Floristry
32- Form 73
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey S Sanders
chased leaders, led going well inside final 2fs, soon clear, easily
Little Evie
13- Form 08
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R J Hodges
- Jockey D Kinsella
chased leader to 2f out, soon outpaced
- Form 7080
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer P D Evans
- Jockey T G McLaughlin
in touch, pushed along halfway, stayed on one pace final 2f
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey S J Drowne
led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, no chance with winner but clear 2nd
Willit (IRE)
19- Form 80
- Age 2
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey T J O'Brien
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
In depth
Verdict
Sir Michael Stoute has his horses in excellent form and Floristry gets the nod here ahead of Brian Meehan's newcomer Toasted Special. The selection appeared to appreciate the quicker ground when a fair third at Beverley when last seen so today's ground should suit and having failed to quicken over an extra furlong on that occasion, this drop back to six furlongs may see him find the winners enclosure at the third time of asking. Willit was disappointing last time out at Ripon and now takes a step up in trip. That looks a good move and better should be expected. The market will help guide as to what is expected of Toasted Special on his debut, whilst Polish Priory has the most experience in the field. He takes a marked drop in class having contested a valuable sales race in Ireland and should be respected in this company. A weak opener, and the vote goes to Floristry.
Formwatch
Amber Bamber Piccolo filly out of a moderate racemare.
Enchanted Lady 100-1 (8-12) Chased leader to 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 11l behind Lodi (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol.
Floristry 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out to over 1f out, ridden and one pace and edged left final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Bonjour Allure (8-12) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Aug.
Little Evie 100-1 (8-12) Chased winner 4f, 8th of 9, 8l behind Hustle (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Nancymay Millkom filly out of an unraced mare.
Polish Priory (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Chased leaders in centre to halfway, ridden and weakened, 17th of 22, 32l behind Sudden Impact (8-11) at Curragh 6f 2yo stk sft in Aug.
Toasted Special (USA) Johannesburg filly, half-sister to several winners from 5f-1m2f.
Willit (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, soon beaten, 10th of 13, 14l behind Jennifer's Dream (8-11) at Ripon 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Aug.