15:25 Ascot

Saturday 12 May 2018

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EBF 'Breeders' Series' Fillies' Handicap (Str)

  • 3YO plus  |   Class 2  |   1m  |   Good to Firm (Watered)  |   9 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:27  |   Winning time: 1m 38.73s
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(1)
Horse silk
Urban Fox217
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: D Tudhope| T: W J Haggas| OR:  97
9/2
Failed to get her head in front in 2017 but held her own in Group 3/Listed class and has run well on a couple of starts here. Interesting runner dropped in to a handicap on debut for her new yard having cost 425,000 gns in December.
2
(4)
Horse silk
Queen of Time7
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-8| J: Fran Berry| T: H Candy| OR:  95| D
7/2
Unlucky at Goodwood last week when clipping heels and unseating her rider. Yet to win away from that course but she ran well here in a C&D Listed race at the Royal meeting and has to be of interest here.
3
(7)
Horse silk
Red Tea11
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-6| J: Finley Marsh(5)| T: P W Hiatt| OR:  93| D
15/2
Has returned in fine form this year, just touched off at Newmarket before going one better at Nottingham last time out. Ground versatile and clearly thriving at present. Respected off just 2lb higher.
4
(9)
Horse silk
Zest43
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-3| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J R Fanshawe| OR:  90| D
14/1
Has improved on AW this winter with two wins at Lingfield and she's a consistent sort who ran on well to finish fourth of 13 on AW Final's Day. Needs to prove she's as effective on turf now though.
5
(2)
Horse silk
Tribute Act218
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-3| J: W Buick| T: J R Fanshawe| OR:  90| D
11/2
Has won three of her six starts and she was unlucky not to make that four when just failing to get up here when last seen over 7f. 3lb rise for that fair and capable of better this year so can't be dismissed if ready to go on seasonal return.
6
(8)
Horse silk
Belle Meade191
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-0| J: Rob Hornby| T: A M Balding| OR:  87
25/1
Not won since winning a 14 runner maiden at Pontefract in 2016. While she's kept some good company subsequently, she made little impression at Lingfield last time and needs to improve if she's to play a part here.
7
(5)
Horse silk
Dynamic199
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-11| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: W J Haggas| OR:  84| D
4/1
Lightly-raced for her age and has won two of her four starts. Gained a second success at Newmarket when last seen and a 4lb rise for that win certainly fair. Yard flying and should run well.
8
(3)
Horse silk
Di Fede199
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-4| J: S De Sousa| T: R M Beckett| OR:  90
7/1
Has gained both her career wins at Kempton on AW, just holding on to win when last seen in October. 8lb rise for that probably on the harsh side and will need to improve on her return.
9
(6)
Horse silk
Daddies Girl13
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-4| J: Nicola Currie(5)| T: B R Millman| OR:  90
25/1
An improving sort last year but there's a suspicion the handicapper has caught up with here now. Came on for reappearance run at Newbury with a moderate effort at Salisbury and other less exposed rivals look more appealing here.

Forecasts

Queen of Time (7/2), Dynamic (4/1), Urban Fox (9/2), Tribute Act (11/2), Di Fede (7/1), Red Tea (15/2), Zest (14/1), Daddies Girl (25/1), Belle Meade (25/1)

Verdict

William Haggas has been in fine form in recent weeks and his pair DYNAMIC and Urban Fox may hold the key to this with preference for the former who has just her fifth career start in this. Urban Fox can't be dismissed and is an interesting recruit having been in good form for James Tate last season and she cost 425,000 gns for her new connections. Queen Of Time may be the main danger to the selection given she may have won at Goodwood last time and a small rise in the handicap looks fair from the assessor.
  1. Dynamic
  2. Queen of Time
  3. Urban Fox

Previous Winners

2017
Tisbutadream
Weight: 8-0  |Age: 3
11/1

Prize Money

1st: £28,012.002nd: £8,388.003rd: £4,194.004th: £2,097.005th: £1,048.006th: £526.00

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