Racecards
15:15 Lingfield Park
E.B.F. Faucets For Grohe Overnight Delivery Guaranteed Fillies' Handicap (fillies) (Class C)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Standard
- Form 4606-03
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey E Ahern
in rear, headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, kept on
- Form 100010
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
held up behind, headway 3f out, led 2f out, hard ridden and headed final 100 yards, no extra
- Form 656341
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey J P Spencer
held up in rear, well behind entering straight, not much room over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, strong run towards finish, unlucky
Cuddles (FR)
21- Form 060000
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer C E Brittain
- Jockey M Fenton
held up mid-division, headway on wide outsider over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, just held on
Mirela (IRE)
18- Form 000132
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey J F Egan
held up in touch, ridden and beaten when hampered over 1f out, eased final furlong
- Form 322250
- Age 3
- Weight 8-1
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey C Catlin
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders final furlong, kept on, nearest finish
- Form 034120
- Age 3
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey P Hanagan
tracked leader to 5f out, soon lost place, weakened 2f out
- Form 301202
- Age 3
- Weight 7-12
chased leaders to 3f out, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
Gracia
54- Form 306110
- Age 3
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer S C Williams
- Jockey D Kinsella
towards rear, headway 4f out, ran wide straight, every chance over 1f out, soon hard ridden, weakened final furlong
- Form 0500
- Age 3
- Weight 7-12
- Trainer T McCarthy
- Jockey Gary Bardwell
slowly into stride, in rear, rapid headway after 4f, disputed lead 4f out, soon hard ridden, weakened rapidly 2f out, tailed off
In depth
Verdict
Irish raider Mirela is difficult to assess but has shown progressive form and it would be no surprise if she were to feature so must be closely monitored in the exchanges. Gerard Butler, who boasts a fine track record, saddles Feathers Flying and this daughter of Royal Applause looks sure to appreciate the step up in trip having finished strongly to reach the frame in a Listed contest over 7f at Ascot last month. Groovy and Sandy Lady are others who are worthy of consideration having shown a consistent level of form but the TEAMtalk choice is Celtic Ballet. The Michael Jarvis-trained filly showed improved form for the fitting of cheekpieces when successful in a conditions event at Yarmouth late last month. The daughter of Celtic Swing appeared to win with something in hand and looks capable of progressing further so looks the safest option over a trip that suits ideally.