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British Stallion Studs EBF Lyric Fillies' Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 19:27 | Winning time: 2m 10.98s

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(6)

Achelois¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 101| D

16/5

Likeable type who has run crackers on both handicap starts this year, including when second of 22 in John Smith's Cup over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago, doing best work finish. Big chance with a repeat.

Form: 344-252

(2)

Atavique¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: O J Orr| T: T Gibney| OR: 86| D

20/1

Has improved for new stable this year, landing handicaps at Fairyhouse and Down Royal over this trip. Had little go right in her hat-trick bid at Leopardstown last time but this is tougher.

Form: 0-72117

(5)

By Starlight³³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Dane O'Neill| T: H Candy| OR: 96

16/1

Won a brace of handicaps in 2021 and took a step forward after 8 months off when fourth in Group 3 at Haydock in May. Ran too badly to be true in Pontefract listed contest subsequently.

Form: 2217-46

(3)

Pearl Beach²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: W J Knight| OR: 92

10/1

Proved better than ever back on the AW when landing a useful handicap at Kempton (12f) in June. Ran at least as well in defeat upped in grade at Pontefract 4 weeks ago and should give another good account back on turf.

Form: 31-2413

(7)

Poptronic²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: S H James| T: K R Burke| OR: 107| D

10/3

Big improver who was value for extra when completing the hat-trick in Newcastle Group 3 (10.2f) 4 weeks ago. Open to further improvement and highly respected.

Form: 21-11

(4)

Judith³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 91| D

5/4

Smart filly in the making who followed up her impressive Ascot debut win in 4-runner novice at Newmarket (10f) 35 days ago, bit in hand. Exciting prospect and can take this step up in grade in her stride.

Form: 11

Non-Runners

(1)

Via Sistina²⁵⁸

Weight: 9-6| Age: 4

T: J Tuite J: D Tudhope

Forecasts

Judith (5/4), Achelois (16/5), Poptronic (10/3), Via Sistina (8/1), Pearl Beach (10/1), By Starlight (16/1), Atavique (20/1)

JUDITH took her record to 2 wins from as many starts in smooth style at Newmarket last month and rates an exciting prospect, so she's well worth keeping onside now stepping up in grade. Achelois ran a cracker when runner-up in the John Smith's Cup over C&D 13 days ago and is highly respected, along with the improving Poptronic, who was value for extra when completing a hat-trick in a Newcastle Group 3 four weeks ago.