LADY MODENA could have more to offer on the back of her reappearance success in maiden company at Wolverhampton and gets the nod ahead of Sweet Sonata, who has reacted well to the fitting of blinkers, and Ed Dunlop's Loving Apprentice.
Lady Modena
Sweet Sonata
Loving Apprentice
6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
7. Sweet Sonata
J: Oisin MurphyT: Rod Millman
F: 640-58312
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Has reacted well to blinkers last twice, winning at Goodwood before second at Leicester (both 6f, good to firm). Oisin Murphy rides. Player if the headgear continues to have a positive effect.
4. Loving Apprentice
J: Hector CrouchT: Ed Dunlop
F: 7221-603
Price History:
4.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Good third of 11 in handicap at Ayr (7f, good to soft, 11/1) 15 days ago, headed final 50 yds. Should be as effective back at 6f. Respected.
2. Miss Collada
J: Sean LeveyT: Richard Hannon
F: 9-6864035
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Fifth of 8 in Class 4 handicap at Epsom (7f, good to firm, 17/2) 20 days ago but ought to be more competitive in this lower grade.
3. Lady Modena
J: David EganT: Tom Clover
F: 47-1
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Thrice-raced winner. Much improved to win 9-runner maiden (6/1) at Wolverhampton (6f) under David Egan on reappearance 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer.
8. Toughly
J: Trevor WhelanT: Ollie Sangster
F: 4-162
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
120
Verdict
Raced at 6f on AW, winning novice a Southwell in January. 6/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap here when last seen in March. Makes turf debut after 4 months off. less exposed than most of these.
6. Havana Gila
J: Kaiya FraserT: Harry Eustace
F: 95334-855
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
43
Verdict
11/1, best effort this season when creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) 43 days ago.
1. Rogue Dancer
J: Harry DaviesT: Jack Jones
F: 0741-158
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Won back-to-back 6f handicaps on AW 6 months apart but 2 disappointing efforts have followed. Bounce back needed.
9. Fiorella Princess
J: Silvestre De SousaT: Lemos De Souza
F: 125-35896
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Hood and tongue strap on first time, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 11/1) 19 days ago. Eased another 2 lb but need to see more.
5. Spiritualism
J: Tom MarquandT: Lemos De Souza
F: 3931-0791
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces, hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Hooded first time, career best when winning 6-runner handicap (25/1) at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Needs to prove she can back that up now.
10. The Thames Lady
J: Paddy BradleyT: Simon Dow
F: 647-1788
Price History:
111.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Winner on AW here in February. 50/1, first run since leaving Richard Hughes when eighth of 9 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 19 days ago. Makes turf debut. Hood back on. Others are more persuasive.