13:55 Leicester

Saturday 6 July 2019

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tap'nshower.com Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 13:56 | Winning time: 1m 12.03s

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(9)

Gold At Midnight⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Tom Marquand| T: W Stone| OR: 72| CD

4/1

Had shown nothing in four starts for new yard but caused a minor surprise when landing similar handicap over C&D nine days ago. Raised 7lb so the handicapper is taking no chances but is one for the shortlist.

Form: 1-66001

(6)

The Last Party⁵⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: J G Given| OR: 70| D

33/1

Ran poorly in final two starts last season and showed no signs of improvement for new stable when 15th in 6f Thirsk handicap in early May. Has a bit to prove and remains on a high handicap mark. This looks a tough ask.

Form: 22197-0

(1)

Nostrovia^v1²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Sean Kirrane⁽⁷⁾| T: R Spencer| OR: 70

10/1

Six-race maiden but registered two placed efforts last season and wasn't disgraced when a 3l fourth in 7f Lingfield maiden. Off a 5lb lower mark back in this company and visor is on for the first time. Interesting contender.

Form: 5230-04

(5)

Sarasota Bay²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: D C Costello| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 67| BF

8/1

Consistent in three starts this year and is improving with racing. Last seen finishing a staying on fourth in 6f Goodwood fillies' handicap and remains on a workable mark. Open to further progression and has claims.

Form: 33-424

(3)

Miss Elsa¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 67

5/1

Yet to win a race and is 0-3 at this track in her career. Looks to have regressed this season, including when fifth of six at Brighton (7f, good to soft) last time out. Now on a career-low mark but plenty to prove now.

Form: 25-0435

(7)

Backstreet Girl¹⁹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Charlie Bennett| T: R Varian| OR: 66

9/4

Has shown promise in three starts to date and was last seen finishing a staying on third of 13 at Wolverhampton in December (6f, standard). Unraced on turf and has a lengthy absence to contend with on her handicap debut.

Form: 353-

(8)

Ever Rock¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Laura Coughlan⁽⁷⁾| T: J S Moore| OR: 62| D

12/1

Made it three wins from her last four starts when landing 5f Windsor handicap 12 days ago. Has a 5lb hike to deal with and steps up in class and trip, but should be thereabouts again.

Form: 718911

(4)

Foxy Femme^h²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Joey Haynes| T: J Gallagher| OR: 61

8/1

Third at this track on final start last year and put a mediocre seasonal reappearance behind her when second at Bath (5f, good to soft) on latest start. Was behind Ever Rock that day and likely her rivals have her measure.

Form: 63-72

(2)

Knockabout Queen²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: E J Walsh| T: A W Carroll| OR: 59| CD

20/1

C&D winner in the past but has been well beaten in all four starts this season, including behind Ever Rock latest. Changed hands again to try and spark a revival but makes little appeal.

Form: 70-0060

(10)

Cardaw Lily²³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: Josephine Gordon| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 45

22/1

Has gone 20 runs without a win but made an encouraging seasonal reappearance when third in 6f Nottingham handicap. But this is a much tougher race and is 6lb out of the handicap. Others preferred.

Form: 509-763

Forecasts

Backstreet Girl (9/4), Gold At Midnight (4/1), Miss Elsa (5/1), Foxy Femme (8/1), Sarasota Bay (8/1), Nostrovia (10/1), Ever Rock (12/1), Knockabout Queen (20/1), Cardaw Lily (22/1), The Last Party (33/1)

In what looks to be a weak fillies' handicap, EVER ROCK can continue her belated progression this season by landing the hat-trick. She won with some authority at Bath and despite not winning over 6f, the trip should pose no issue. Sarasota Bay has been running with credit this season without scoring and is likely to run to her best, while Gold at Midnight's course form sets her in good stead. Backstreet Girl cannot be ignored as well on her first turf run for powerful connections.