16:15 Salisbury

Thursday 7 September 2023

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European Bloodstock News EBF 'Lochsong' Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 16:16 | Winning time: 1m 12.68s

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The Big Board¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Harry Davies| T: R Hannon| OR: 95| D

11/2

Much improved in 2023 and bagged her third win at Ascot in July. Fared best of those that raced up with the pace when fourth in Constantine Handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago and she sets a good standard.

Form: 101104

(11)

Al Simmo⁵⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: C Lee| T: Steph Hollinshead| OR: 90| D

8/1

Denied only narrowly on return from 9-month absence in good event at York in June but wasn't quite in the same form when last in the Group 3 Summer Stakes there (6f, good to firm, 16/1) 55 days ago. Not ruled out of being able to bounce back.

Form: 1026-20

(9)

Frankness⁵⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 89| D

13/2

Gained third career succes at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) in June before shaping well in the 3-y-o 5f handicap at Royal Ascot (met trouble, finished strongly) subsequently. Caught in poor position at Newmarket last time, and though drawn high again here, she shouldn't be ruled out.

Form: 975160

(7)

Jumbeau²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: R Havlin| T: Tom Clover| OR: 86

5/1

In good heart present, placed on each of her last 4 outings, just failing when second of 7 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago. This contest is a little bit deeper but she's almost certain to give another good account.

Form: 2-52232

(2)

Candle Of Hope¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: R L Moore| T: R Hughes| OR: 86| D

9/2

Ran well returned to sprinting at Glorious Goodwood last month and shaped as if still in good heart when sixth of 18 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago, though again her finishing effort left something to be desired. Others preferred.

Form: 646566

(3)

Katey Kontent¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Rossa Ryan| T: C G Cox| OR: 85| C

7/1

Creditable effort when third of 9 on her handicap debut at Newbury (5.2f, good) 19 days ago but doesn't appeal as any more than averagely treated and can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.

Form: 1166-73

(4)

Sweet Harmony^v1⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: N Callan| T: R Spencer| OR: 84| D

20/1

Opened account in Yarmouth maiden last summer but has made little impact since, not faring any better for the return to more realisitic company when last of 11 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) 48 days ago. Visor now applied.

Form: 4-70400

(10)

Cuban Breeze^b¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Saffie Osborne| T: P D Evans| OR: 82| D

12/1

In good heart this summer, placed 5 times, though form may just be tailing off after a busy spell, albeit failing to stay when stepped up to 7f at York last time. Blinkers go back on but others are preferred.

Form: 432750

(1)

Crazy Luck¹¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: David Egan| T: B R Millman| OR: 80| C| D

11/1

Narrowly beaten at Windsor in May and produced his best effort since from just of the weights when fourth of 6 in handicap at Goodwood (6f, soft, 13/2) 11 days ago. On a good mark if able to put everything together.

Form: 827784

(8)

Shades Of Summer⁶⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-9| J: Marco Ghiani| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 75| D

8/1

Gained third success at Chelmsford City in April and ran at least as well when fourth there (6f) 60 days ago. Capable of giving a good account on first outing since leaving James Tate.

Form: 315444

Non-Runners

(6)

Silent Flame¹⁵

Weight: 8-9| Age: 5

T: B R Millman J: J F Egan

Forecasts

Candle Of Hope (9/2), Jumbeau (5/1), The Big Board (11/2), Frankness (13/2), Katey Kontent (7/1), Al Simmo (8/1), Shades Of Summer (8/1), Crazy Luck (11/1), Cuban Breeze (12/1), Sweet Harmony (20/1), Silent Flame (20/1)

THE BIG BOARD has proved most progressive this season and fared the best of those to force the pace when fourth in the Constantine Handicap at the Ebor meeting last month. This should represent an easier task for Richard Hannon's filly, though Frankness remains one to keep on the right side of and can pose a threat, with the consitent Jumbeau completing the placings.