Pace Forecast: Strong
Draw Bias: Against low numbers

A strongly-run 5f handicap where pace pressure is expected to favour prominent racers drawn middle to high. Hold-up horses could find themselves needing gaps late, particularly if forced to switch wide.


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Contenders & Key Notes

Strongest Contenders
MARAJITO (Tim Easterby, David Allan) – 78 adj. rating
Improving filly with a fair profile; went close last time at Southwell (5f) and typically races on or near the pace. Well drawn and pace should suit. Has shown consistency in recent efforts and looks primed to go close again.

OVER SPICED (Grace Harris, Jason Hart) – 77 adj. rating
Back-to-back turf wins over 5f in May, making all last time at Lingfield. Still unexposed for current yard and thrives when allowed to stride on. Only concern is whether she can dominate in this bigger field with other pace on.

Main Dangers
JEANY MAY (Nigel Tinkler, Alex Jary) – 75 adj. rating
Rebounded at Redcar when close third from off the pace. Consistent at this level, but has traded low and been beaten previously. The strong pace could set up for her late effort but does need luck in running.

MISS BRAZEN (M. & D. Easterby, Billy Garritty) – 76 adj. rating
Shaped as if in need of reappearance run after 7 months off. Placed several times last year; better than recent finishing positions imply. However, sometimes slowly away and has bled before – she’s one to treat with caution unless supported.

Interesting Outsider
ANNIE EDSON TAYLOR (Phillip Makin, Jack Nicholls) – 71 adj. rating
Ran with some credit off a break at Carlisle (5.8f, soft) and steps back to 5f which may suit. Former Bath maiden winner; may improve again with fitness edge over others off layoffs. Drawn well to race handily.


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Runner Ratings (Out of 10)

MARAJITO – 8/10

OVER SPICED – 8/10

JEANY MAY – 7/10

MISS BRAZEN – 6/10 (watch market)

ANNIE EDSON TAYLOR – 6/10

OPAL STORM – 5/10 (hold-up type, luck-in-running risk)

DORALEE – 5/10 (returning from 36 days off, check market)

GENIUS MISTAKE – 4/10 (better suited to tapeta?)

LARCHILL LASS – 3/10 (profile weaker, wide margin defeats)


Watch for market moves:

MISS BRAZEN (90+ day layoff) – support could be significant

DORALEE (2nd run back, lightly raced, watch market)

OPAL STORM – pace dependent, form up and down


Trainer Note: No winning trainer from this field has previously taken this race.


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Each-Way Angle (9 runners)

JEANY MAY – consistent filly with form to place again if race unfolds to suit.



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Private Tissue Estimate

MARAJITO – 3/1

OVER SPICED – 7/2

JEANY MAY – 13/2

MISS BRAZEN – 8/1

ANNIE EDSON TAYLOR – 10/1

OPAL STORM – 12/1

DORALEE – 12/1

GENIUS MISTAKE – 16/1

LARCHILL LASS – 25/1



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Summary

MARAJITO is holding her form well and shaped like a winner in waiting last time out; she looks well suited to the setup. OVER SPICED is a danger if allowed to dominate again, while JEANY MAY offers each-way value if the leaders go too hard. MISS BRAZEN needs monitoring in the market given her past issues and return from a break.