SAND GAZELLE was having just her second career outing when running well in a similar contest at Newmarket earlier this month and looks likely to improve again. She can land the spoils. Qilin Queen and Wonder Star head the list of dangers.
Sand Gazelle
Qilin Queen
Wonder Star
1m2f Listed
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
8. Sand Gazelle
J: Oisin MurphyT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 1-4
Price History:
4.75
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Frankel filly who scored emphatically on her debut in novice at Kempton (7f) in December and improved significantly on that when fourth of 7 in listed race at Newmarket (10f, good to firm, 7/1) on return 13 days ago. Further progress is on the cards and she looks a likely player.
6. Qilin Queen
J: Hollie DoyleT: Ed Walker
F: 312-3
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Continued her race-to-race progression when good 3½ lengths third of 7 in listed race at Newmarket (10f, good to firm, 11/2) on return 13 days ago. Likely more to come yet and is one for shortlist.
3. Ecstatic
J: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
F: 3155-27
Price History:
5.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Tipperary maiden winner last year who ran right up to her best when second in Group 3 at the Curragh (8f) on return in April. Proved disappointing over this trip at Navan since but can't be ruled out here.
10. Wonder Star
J: Tom MarquandT: William Haggas
F: 6-1
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Benefited by step up in trip when taking 10-runner maiden (6/4) at Ascot (10f, firm) 8 days ago, cosily. Likely more to come yet and warrants plenty of respect.
9. Winters Song
J: William BuickT: Charlie Appleby
F: 12
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Posted fairly-useful form in both starts thus far, latest when second of 5 in novice (13/8) at Sandown (10f, good to soft) 22 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Remains open to improvement.
7. Revoir
J: Hector CrouchT: Ralph Beckett
F: 1-
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
213
Verdict
Made winning start in 9-runner maiden (6/4) at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) in October. Faces stiffer company and different conditions on return but is clearly well thought of.
4. Likealot
J: Rossa RyanT: Ralph Beckett
F: 1
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
93
Verdict
Showed a good turn of foot when a striking debut winner in 7-runner novice at Chelmsford City (10f) in February. This Camelot filly looks capable of considerably better and must enter calculations.
5. Protest
J: Silvestre De SousaT: Roger Varian
F: 14-6
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Found improvement with each outing thus far, latest when 2 lengths sixth of 9 in listed race at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Worth a crack at this longer trip and is not out of things.
2. Cecilia Star
J: Kieran ShoemarkT: Michael Bell
F: 1
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Well supported and duly made a winning debut in 5-runner maiden (5/6) at Newcastle (10.2f) 49 days ago. Should have learnt plenty from that but rather thrown in deep end now.
1. Bintabuha
J: Jim CrowleyT: William Knight
F: 2345-51
Price History:
91.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Found improvement when getting off the mark in 9-runner handicap (11/1) at Wetherby (10f, good to firm) 20 days ago. Asked much bigger question now, however, and likely lacks potential of some of her rivals.