She had previously shown her best form over further and on soft going, but showed that the minimum trip on fast ground holds no fears when scoring an all-the-way success at Bath last week. She has a 61b penalty to carry for that
success but is quite lightly raced and it is usually worth following in-form fillies at this time of year.
The Richard Hannon-tralned pair Asset and Silver Blue set the standard in the novice stakes, having been placed in Pattern races on their most recent efforts. However, both look vulnerable to an unexposed rival and the one that appeals most is TRAFALGAR BAY (2.50).He was a big outsider when making his debut at this course but put up a good effort to finish second to a decent rival and put that experience to good use to score a comfortable win in a maiden auction stakes at Folkstone, giving his rivals plenty of weight.
Both of his previous efforts have been at 7f but this step up to i'm should bring further improvement and he can take this before going on to better things.
There are several well bred newcomers entered in the fillies maiden, most notably Godoiphin’s Daanet Al Dunya, a full-sister to Fantastic Light, but this looks a good opportunity for SHORTEST DAY (3.20).
She has run twice so far and, although slightly disappointing when favourite for her debut at Newmaxket, improved significantly last time when just held by Cross Channel, also at Newmarket, with the pair well clear of the third.
She still holds an entry for the Group 1 Fillies Mile later in the season and if that is a realistic target she should be
able to take this race.John Gosden is in great form at present and Dazed, who was runner-up to Silca’s Sister on her most recent start, is another to consider.
SALAMANCA (3.50) was third behind two progressive rivals in a valuable handicap at York last Saturday over 6f, despite being slightly unlucky in running, and can gain immediate compensation here if connections decide on a quick reappearance - this step up to 7f should also be in her favour.
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