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20:50 Chepstow
Hill-rom 20th Anniversary Maiden Fillies' Stakes (fillies) (Class D)
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 1m 14y
- Going: Good to Firm (Good to Firm in places)
Dawnus (IRE)
24- Form 222
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer Sir H R A Cecil
- Jockey T Quinn
soon tracking leader, led on bit over 2f out, taken up, soon clear easily
Heraclea
13- Form 56
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer L M Cumani
- Jockey N Mackay
went left at start, in touch, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Lady Dulcet
28- Form 0-00
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer D Burchell
- Jockey J Bramhill
carried left start and led, hard ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened 1f out
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey B Doyle
held up, headway to go 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner
In depth
Verdict
Despite her stable's dire form at present, Dawnus should be capable of beating Heraclea in the maiden. Henry Cecil's charge proved that she can handle firm ground when finishing second to Chetak at Bath and there doesn't look to be anything of that calibre here. Heraclea looks the likeliest danger. She was a little disappointing last time out at Salisbury but may be suited by a step back up in trip. Pantita hails from an in-form yard and should be watched in the market for any clues. The remainder look difficult to fancy. Therefore we shall select Dawnus as our win selection with Heraclea to bring up the forecast spot.