16:45 Newmarket

Friday 11 October 2024

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Newmarket Pony Academy Pride Stakes (Fillies' And Mares' Group 3)

Off time: 16:49 | Winning time: 2m 5.27s

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Alanya²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: D Egan| T: T Gibney| OR: 94| D

40/1

Yet to add to last summer's win at the Curragh for these connections but she's held her form well this season, running close to her best when s sixth of 14 in a handicap there (10f, good, 12/1) 26 days ago. More required at this level.

Form: 566646

(12)

Divina Grace⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Darragh Keenan| T: Rae Guest| OR: 100| C| D

22/1

Credit to connections and found a bit of improvement to get off the mark for the season in 12f listed event on the July Course in August. Proved vulnerable under a penalty in a similar event at York since but typically gave her all. Can give a good account with posing a serious threat.

Form: 343514

(6)

Fakhama⁵⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Jim Crowley| T: W J Haggas| OR: 91

66/1

Still lightly raced for her age and looked as good as ever when third in a 9-runner listed event at York in July. Not in same form at Salisbury last time, though, and she'd need a clear career best to figure in this company.

Form: 142-038

(13)

High Spirited²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: T E Whelan| T: H Candy| OR: 102| D

50/1

Unreliable type was seen to maximum effect in causing a 50/1 surprise to win an 8-runner listed race at Salisbury (9.9f, good to firm) in August. Sent off at 125/1 but proved that performance was no fluke when third behind Sound Angela at Yarmouth last month. Worth a crack at this level.

Form: 033313

(2)

Imperial Quarter^h²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Oisin Murphy| T: R Varian| OR: 105

28/1

Generally progressive this summer, taking another step forward when third in the Atalanta Stakes at Sandown at the end of August. Failed to beat a rival in a listed contest there last month, though, and others are easier to fancy.

Form: 14-0438

(15)

Lady Boba²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 103| D

5/1

Looked on the up when placed in a pair of Group races over 1½m at Haydock this summer but hasn't been in the same in 2 starts since dropped back to this trip, finding the emphasis on speed against her fifth behind Sound Angela at Yarmouth (10.1f, firm) 23 days ago.

Form: 21-2395

(5)

Novus^p,t¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: T P Queally| T: G & J Moore| OR: 107| CD

15/2

Enhanced her good record at Goodwood when winning a listed race there (9.9f, heavy, 11/2) 16 days ago, showing good battling qualities in the latter stages to overcome a notably slow break. Won this race last season and another bold bid is expected.

Form: 720541

(11)

Sound Angela^h²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: R Kingscote| T: R Varian| OR: 104| D

14/1

Stepped up on her comeback run to score for the first time in over 2 years when winning 14-runner listed race at Yarmouth (10.1f, firm) 23 days ago. Had a few of these in behind there and she was worth additional credit for overcoming a pace bias, so remains of interest after a light campaign.

Form: 7322-51

(8)

Verbier⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: R L Moore| T: R M Beckett| OR: 101| D

14/1

Very well suited by a strong gallop when coming from rear to win the Lyric Stakes at York in July. Left with too much to do in a steadily-run contest at Saratoga last time, though she'll likely need to step forward again to play a major role in this company,

Form: 24-4415

(14)

Dance Sequence¹¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 110| C

7/4

Won both starts at 2 yrs, including a Group 3 on this card. Close second in the Nell Gwyn on her return and bettered that form when filling the same position in the Oaks. Perhaps found the race coming too soon when last in the Prix de Diane 2 weeks later and she could well get back on the up.

Form: 11-2920

(9)

Forever Blue⁷³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: James Doyle| T: R M Beckett| OR: 93

33/1

Haydock maiden winner on debut and made a successful return to double her career tally in a novice event there in June. Down the field in 2 handicaps over 1m since, though, and looks to be biting off more than she can chew at this level.

Form: 15-100

(3)

Francophone⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: J Fanning| T: C Johnston| OR: 100| BF| D

40/1

Useful filly who took advantage of a slight drop in grade when bagging Goodwood listed event in May and returned to a similar level when fourth in a similar event at Salisbury (9.9f) in August. This is tougher.

Form: 5-12184

(4)

Higher Leaves⁴⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 102| D

12/1

Put experience to good use to deny a blue-blooded newcomer in a Dundalk maiden (10.7f) on reappearance. Unable to land a blow in Group company on her next 2 outings but capitalised on an easy lead to win a 9-runner listed race at Longchamp (10.4f, good to firm, 23/1) 40 days ago. Respected.

Form: 43-1581

(1)

Place Of Safety¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: J P Spencer| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 99

16/1

Easily landed 11f Kempton novice in July and ran well upped in grade when second of 9 to Divina Grace in listed race at the July Course (12f, good to firm) in August. Another good effort when third in the Princess Royal Stakes at this course (12f, soft) 14 days ago and she could have more to offer.

Form: 4123

(7)

Regal Jubilee²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: K Shoemark| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 101| C

7/1

Listed winner here last autumn and returned with a close second in the Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury. Back on track when 3 lengths fifth of 14 to Sound Angela in listed race at Yarmouth (10.1f, firm) 23 days ago, but bit more required if she's to go any closer here.

Form: 1-20245

Forecasts

Dance Sequence (7/4), Lady Boba (5/1), Regal Jubilee (7/1), Novus (15/2), Higher Leaves (12/1), Sound Angela (14/1), Verbier (14/1), Place Of Safety (16/1), Divina Grace (22/1), Imperial Quarter (28/1), Forever Blue (33/1), Francophone (40/1), Alanya (40/1), High Spirited (50/1), Fakhama (66/1)

NOVUS proved as good as ever when scoring in listed company at Goodwood last time and appeals as a very solid option in bidding to record back-to-back wins in this contest. Oaks runner-up Dance Sequence is perhaps the stand-out on form and can't be discounted despite an absence and her high draw, whilst Sound Angela beat several of her opposition at Yarmouth last time and should still have plenty in the tank after a light season, so also makes the shortlist.