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13:40 Newbury

Robert Sangster Memorial Maiden Fillies' Stakes (div 1) (Class 4)

  • 10 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f 6y
  • Going: Good to Soft
  • Surface: Turf
  • £9,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 12.70s
  • Off Time: 13:41:23
  • 10 Ran
1
Silk -
9/2

    2
    Silk -
    1(8)
    Silk - Yellow, Black and Yellow hooped cap
    33/1
    • Form 7-
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    held up in rear, some headway on inside over 2f out, soon no impression

    2(7)
    Silk - Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    took keen hold early, steadied rear, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong but never troubled leaders

    3(5)
    Silk - LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE Cross of Lorraine, hooped sleeves, striped cap

    Clowance

    190
    9/2
    • Form 4-
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    reluctant to load stalls, dwelt, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, challenged 2f out, soon led, stayed on well

    4(10)
    Silk - Emerald Green, Black chevrons on sleeves
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened

    5(9)
    Silk - Royal Blue, White epaulets, striped cap

    Elmaleeha

    167
    11/4
    • Form 2-
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    chased leader to 2f out, weakened over 1f out

    6(2)
    Silk - Royal Blue, White striped sleeves, White cap
    50/1
    • Form 7-
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, soon weakened

    7(4)
    Silk - Grey, black sleeves, white cap
    33/1
    • Form 0-
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    always in rear

    8(6)
    Silk - Maroon, Black hoop, diabolo on sleeves, hooped cap
    11/4
    • Form 23-
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    led, ridden 3f out, slowly pressed 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out

    9(3)
    Silk - Green, pink sash and cap, white sleeves

    Montbretia

    178 BF
    9/2
    • Form 4-
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    tracked leaders in 4th, ridden 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong

    10(1)
    Silk - Orange and White check, Emerald Green sleeves and cap

    Rabeera

    210
    12/1
    • Form 7-
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-0

    soon in touch on inside, ridden 3f out, soon beaten

    In depth

    Verdict

    Division one of the fillies maiden with eight of these making their seasonal debuts. Miracle Seeker, a half sister to champion hurdle winner Katchit, gets the nomination with Elmaheela and Clowance others to consider in a contest where a watchful eye should be placed for future winners. Miracle Seeker showed real promise on her final start last season at Doncaster, in a contest run just one second slower than standard. An entry in the English and Irish Oaks appears rather hopeful but clearly connections do hold her in some regard and rightly so, on the evidence of that final start where she was prominent for most of the journey. The Jarvis yard are another yard that have been producing early season winners. Elmaheela should benefit for her backend debut at Newmarket where she appeared to be tenderly handled, understandably with her three year old career in mind. Another with Oaks entries, Infallible, the winner of that maiden contests Wednesday's Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket for which she is likely to head the market so the maiden is above average. Roger Charltons' Clowance is another who had an encouraging outing last backend and once again has a big race entry. Charltons' charges tend to come on for their first run so therefore we will oppose her today but keep a very close eye on her for future reference. Newcomer Dunedin Star would need to be above average to turn over those with racecourse experience. Miracle Seeker gets the vote but Elmaheela is a huge danger.

    Formwatch

    Cinerama (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, not reach leaders, 7th of 13, 6l behind Elysee Palace (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.

    Classic Remark (IRE) Dr Fong filly, half-sister to useful 7f-1m3f winner Cassydora and 1m2f winner Circle Of Love.

    Clowance 14-1 (8-12) Steadied start, held up, headway inside final 2f, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Strategic Mission (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.

    Dunedin Star Cape Cross filly, half-sister to winning miler Blue Gulf and 1m2f winner Moon Quest.

    Elmaleeha 12-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 20, 2l behind Infallible (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Nov.

    Light Sea (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Soon towards rear, outpaced halfway, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 17l behind Michita (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Oct.

    Marie Tempest 12-1 (9-0) Dwelt, took keen hold towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never dangerous, 16th of 19, 8l behind La Coveta (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Nov.

    Miracle Seeker 11-2 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 17, 2l behind Cruel Sea (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Oct.

    Montbretia 7-2jt-fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 13, 6l behind Michita (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Oct.

    Rabeera 66-1 (9-0) Behind, some late headway, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 11l behind Makaaseb (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Sept.