Racecards
17:20 Newbury
British EBF Premier Fillies' Handicap (Str) (Class 3)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £30,000 added
- Winner: £15,462
- 2nd: £7,251
- 3rd: £3,627
- 4th: £1,812
- Form 018-632
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer D & C Kubler
- Jockey W Buick
raced centre, tracked winner and 3rd overall, ridden and went overall 2nd 2f out, no chance with winner, weakened into 3rd inside final 150 yards
- Form 215-82
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer C G Cox
- Jockey R Kingscote
led near side pair, overall leader until pushed along and headed by winner over 2f out, weakened quickly and soon behind
Orchid Bloom
45- Form 1-22
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey Tom Marquand
led in centre and probably 2nd overall, in front overall over 2f out, came clear over 1f out, kept on strongly
Tango Tonight
103- Form 3/2142-8
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer H Morrison
- Jockey Harry Davies
raced 3rd near side, weakened quickly over 1f out
- Form 626-19
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer W Muir & C Grassick
- Jockey Rob Hornby
raced 2nd near side and 2nd overall until 2f out, ridden in 3rd inside final 2f, went 2nd again inside final 150 yards, no chance with winner
- Form 111111
- Age 3
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer D Loughnane
- Jockey Laura Pearson
NonRunner
- Form 6-311
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Owen Burrows
- Jockey Jim Crowley
NonRunner
- Form 3216
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer R M Beckett
- Jockey David Probert
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
This is competitive with progressive fillies on show. Sparks Fly has landed a terrific six-in-a-row and seen her handicap mark soar from 59 in April to a current 98, up 5lb for her latest success. She's graduated from Class 6 to Class 3 and it would be a tremendous effort to make it seven. Eximious seemed to find Royal Ascot all too much but still appeals as having more to offer, whilst Rawayeh is coming along sweetly and deserves this latest step-up in grade. Orchid Bloom is likely to improve after two good runs and the move to a mile could unlock further progress. DON'T TELL CLAIRE, the oldest member of the party, ran a fine race when runner-up in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot and is only up 1lb for the run. First-time blinkers and the booking of the champion jockey will do no harm either.
Formwatch
Don't Tell Claire 22-1 (8-13) Raced wide, in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 19, 1/2l behind Villanova Queen (9-10) at Ascot 1m hcp fll (2) gd in Jun.
Conservationist 10-1 (9-3) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind James Mchenry (9-3) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gs in May.
Ana Gold 11-4 (10-1) Restrained in rear, headway into midfield after 1f, pushed along 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 1m hcp fll (4) gs in Jul beating Golden Melody (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Orchid Bloom 13-8 (9-6) Raced in second, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, no match for winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind New Business (9-4) at Kempton 7f stks (4) pol in Jun.
Tango Tonight 50-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, closer on inside 6f out, pushed along over 2f out, no headway, 8th of 9, 13 1/4l behind Laurel (9-2) at Kempton 1m lst fll stks (1) pol in Apr.
Maggie's Way 11-1 (9-2) Keen, tracked leaders over 6f out, pushed along 2f out, edged right and weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Mystic Pearl (9-2) at Sandown 1m lst fll (1) gd in Jul.
Sparks Fly 5-2fav (9-10) Handy, led going well over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong when clear, ridden out close home, won at Ayr 1m hcp (3) gs in Jul beating Alpine Sierra (8-11) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Eximious (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) In touch far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 15th of 29, 11 1/2l behind Coppice (9-3) at Ascot 1m hcp fll stks (2) gf in Jun.
Rowayeh (IRE) 10-3 (9-9) Wore hood to post, tracked leaders, went 2nd inside final furlong, ridden and stayed on to lead final 100 yards, bit in hand, won at Sandown 1m hcp fll (4) gf in Jun beating Mystic Pearl (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Wind In Your Sails (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Off the pace in rear, never involved, 6th of 8, 7 1/4l behind Sparks Fly (9-9) at Chester 1m 2f hcp fll (3) gs in Jun.