Signs Express Novice Stakes

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Diligent Lady¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rossa Ryan| T: M J Attwater| OR: 82| D

4/6

Stepped up from her debut at Lingfield to score in a decisive manner at Windsor last month; made all that day and still had plenty in hand at the line. Sets a good standard could take some pegging back.

Form: 41

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Royal Appointment²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: L Morris| T: R M H Cowell

11/5

A nicely-bred colt who only just failed to get off the mark when outgunned by a more experienced rival on his debut at Chepstow last month. That form has taken a knock since and also needs to be improved upon here; the betting can guide.

Form: 2

(1)

Cherish

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: A W Carroll

25/1

A half-sister to Assertive Agent, who won four times over 6f for this trainer; she's also a half-sister to a 5f winner on Fibresand and is out of a capable sprinter too. Yard always respected here but no surprise if this filly comes on for the run.

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Star Prize¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Faye McManoman⁽⁵⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 69

7/1

Left her juvenile form behind when finishing a close second to a potentially smart individual when dropped in trip at Beverley last month; needs to prove that wasn't a one-off display but a similar effort will bring her into the argument.

Form: 69-2

Forecasts

Diligent Lady (4/6), Royal Appointment (11/5), Star Prize (7/1), Cherish (25/1)

DILLIGENT LADY looks the safest option after an all-the-way victory at Windsor last month. She was a comfortable winner that day and created the impression that she has a lot more to offer. Star Prize could give the selection a scare along the way if she can build on her most recent start, where the drop to this trip clearly brought about plenty of improvement, Royal Appointment, despite being bred to get further, also posted an encouraging effort on debut at Chepstow and is one to seriously consider if supported in the betting. Trainer, Tony Carroll, knows the family of Cherish well and she too is worth a betting check despite her lack of previous experience.