32Red.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes

Off time: 17:25 | Winning time: 1m 29.23s

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Blue Bahia¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: P J McDonald| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 71

9/2

Has raced exclusively in maidens thus far, making the frame in half of her eight starts at trips from 5f to 1m. Came closest to winning over 6f here last month, but could not build on that when favourite last time. Return to 7f is worth another try as is the return to racing against her own sex, though clearly vulnerable.

Form: 33406

(5)

Dusky Maid¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: A Mullen| T: J G Given

10/1

€47,000 purchase as a foal, which increased to £62,000 as a yearling. Makes her debut here for a stable going well enough and a market check is advised.

Form: 4274

(2)

Lady Hester¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: N Mackay| T: J & T Gosden

4/1

Has a very good dirt pedigree though has failed to show that in two starts to date. Now tries her third different surface and racecourse in as many starts. Represents top yard whose runners are going well and an improved effort would be no surprise.

Form: 76-342

(6)

Play With Me²³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Connor Beasley| T: K Dalgleish

11/1

No doubt this filly has a decent pedigree and represents a stable who can ready one to win first time, though a market check is the best clue to her chance on debut.

Form: 545

(4)

Rutherford¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: S A Gray| T: K A Ryan| OR: 77

5/6

45,000 GNS yearling. Almost sprung a 50/1 surprise at Leicester when last seen in October. Represents top Northern yard who have had a couple of winners lately and interesting that they keep her to maidens now, rather than going handicapping. Looks capable in what is not a hot contest.

Form: 042-21

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(3)

Bonnie Gals¹¹

Weight: 8-9| Age: 3

T: K Dalgleish J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Rutherford (5/6), Lady Hester (4/1), Bonnie Gals (4/1), Blue Bahia (9/2), Dusky Maid (10/1), Play With Me (11/1)

Lady Hester is unlikely to go too long before winning, though she is clearly taking time to get the hang of the game and perhaps it is worth siding with RUTHERFORD, who showed more promise on the track than most of these at Leicester last time. Mark Johnston's Blue Bahia has plenty of experience to draw upon and a win would not surprise, though she is clearly vulnerable. 1. Rutherford 2. Blue Bahia 3. Lady Hester