19:15 York

Friday 28 July 2023

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British EBF 40th Anniversary Lyric Fillies' Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 19:15 | Winning time: 2m 8.66s

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Golden Lyra⁸⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: P Mulrennan| T: W J Haggas| OR: 106| BF| D

18/5

Useful filly who ended last term with emphatic success in listed race (9.9f, heavy) at Saint-Cloud. Disappointed on return at Nottingham in May but should have conditions to suit here and must enter calulations

Form: 1/2181-7

(9)

Mukaddamah³⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Jim Crowley| T: R Varian| OR: 99

25/1

Failed to add to debut success in a Wolverhampton novice last year but she often acquitted herself well in good company, not least when fourth in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot. However, yet to fire in a couple of outings this term.

Form: 3455-90

(5)

Pink Carnation^b⁶⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Connor Beasley| T: A Watson| OR: 102

12/1

Won twice last season and ran really well under an enterprising ride on her return at Nottingham, drawing several lengths clear halfway and headed only late on. Wasn't in same form at Ayr last time, however, and others more appealing.

Form: 0197-26

(10)

Queen Of The Skies²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Rossa Ryan| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 90| D

16/1

Highly tried for John & Thady Gosden after winning a Chelmsford novice last year but seemed more comfortable dropped in grade for new yard this term, making the frame in handicaps at Beverley and Newmarket. Asked a bigger question again now, though.

Form: 1860-32

(8)

Electric Eyes³⁰⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: D Tudhope| T: K R Burke| OR: 105

5/1

Won on debut as a juvenile and stepped up significantly on that form when second of 14 in Rockfel Stakes (16/1) at Newmarket (7f, good) when last seen in September. Bred for this sort of trip and remains open to improvement on her return,

Form: 12-

(3)

Long Ago²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Oisin Murphy| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 92| D

7/1

Won both her starts this season, latest a 7-runner minor event at Nottingham (10.2f, good to firm, 5/4) 29 days ago, battling well. This is much tougher but further improvement may be forthcoming.

Form: 9-11

(2)

Midnight Mile³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 104

8/1

Caused something of a surprise when taking Oh So Sharp Stakes (7f) in October before acquitting herself well in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies on final start. Ran up to best when fourth in the Musidora on return and may have found test too much in Ribblesdale Stakes last time. Warrants respect.

Form: 114-40

(1)

Queen For You³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 102

16/5

Won on her debut in striking fashion at Ascot in May and improved significantly on that form when close second in listed race here (7.9f) 16 days later. Not disgraced in Coronation Stakes since and looks worth a crack at this longer trip.

Form: 125

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Scenic⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: T Eaves| T: E Walker| OR: 90

80/1

Fairly useful filly who has upped her game in 2 starts this term, latest when creditable fourth of 8 in listed race at Longchamp (9.9f, good) 47 days ago. More required to take a hand here, however.

Form: 842-54

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Sparks Fly¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Laura Pearson| T: D Loughnane| OR: 98| D

9/2

Much improved switched to turf, completing a 6-timer in Ayr handicap (1m, good) 19 days ago. Steps up to listed company now and looks sure to make her presence felt.

Form: 111111

Forecasts

Queen For You (16/5), Golden Lyra (18/5), Sparks Fly (9/2), Electric Eyes (5/1), Long Ago (7/1), Midnight Mile (8/1), Pink Carnation (12/1), Queen Of The Skies (16/1), Mukaddamah (25/1), Scenic (80/1)

SPARKS FLY has been a revelation in recent months and is taken to record her biggest success yet. Golden Lyra was well below her best on her Nottingham return but rates the biggest danger nonetheless, whilst the drop back in trip will suit Midnight Mile and she is also much respected.