2.00 Newmarket (July) – JenningsBet Fillies’ Handicap (Class 5, 7f, Good-Firm)

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Race Shape & Angles

  • Likely pace: Several can press on – In A Hurry has gone forward in the hood, Albeseeingyer often prominent, and Little Keilee has led/pressed before. Should be even-to-strong gallop, favouring those who can settle and quicken.
  • Draw bias: July 7f is usually fair, though low-to-middle draws preferred in bigger fields. With only 9 runners, draw less critical.

Strongest Contenders

Albeseeingyer (6yo, OR 73, Draw 6, Hollinshead/Costello)

  • Reliable mare at this level; RPRs 77–81 in last 4 runs.
  • Excuses at Chester latest (too strong a pace). Previous C&D form solid.
  • Trainer 100% RTF last fortnight.
    Score: 8/10 – dependable, but vulnerable to improvers.

In A Hurry (3yo, OR 73, Draw 4, O’Meara/Cosgrave)

  • Only 6 runs, improving since hood applied.
  • Strong 3rd at Catterick (7f GF) on handicap debut – taken on for lead, still held on well (RPR 74).
  • WFA angle (3yo vs older). Yard 30% RTF.
    Score: 9/10 – progressive, strong chance if settles better.

Little Keilee (5yo, OR 66, Draw 10, Owen/J Watson)

  • Good AW/Chester turf efforts recently, unlucky at Catterick and Wolverhampton.
  • RPRs 80–83 suggest she’s still well-handicapped off 66.
  • Can blow start, but if she breaks clean, she’s dangerous.
    Score: 8.5/10 – strong each-way play, solid form.

Zariela (4yo, OR 69, Draw 5, Woods/K Fraser)

  • Consistent type, RPR 76–78 recent starts.
  • Won at Yarmouth earlier in season, placed again latest at Leicester.
  • One-paced type, but reliable for a place.
    Score: 7.5/10 – solid, but little scope for improvement.

Dangers / Dark Horses

Liv My Life (4yo, OR 70, Draw 2, Williams/Ghiani)

  • Back to form at Newmarket last time (close 3rd, RPR 74).
  • Has shown form in Class 4 this season, so dropping back into C5 helps.
    Score: 7.5/10 – needs things to fall right, but well-treated.

Ironist (3yo, OR 69, Draw 9, Margarson/Callan)

  • Shaped well in handicaps, RPRs 72–74.
  • Still learning, but pedigree (out of fast family) suggests she’ll win one.
    Score: 7.5/10 – unexposed, could improve again.

Folkene (3yo, OR 69, Draw 8, Fell/Mason)

  • French recruit, 2 wins + places in provincial handicaps (7f–7.5f).
  • Hard to weigh up, but new yard often improves ex-French fillies.
    Score: 7/10 – unknown, watch market.

Lady Kameko (3yo, OR 63, Draw 7, Pearce)

  • Best form came last summer (RPR 83), hasn’t repeated since.
  • Lightly raced, but needs revival.
    Score: 6/10 – risky.

Evanka (3yo, OR 58, Draw 1, Chapple-Hyam/H Davies)

  • Handicap debut after 4 quiet maidens.
  • Pedigree says 7f–1m should suit.
    Score: 6.5/10 – could improve, but very raw.

Runner Scores

  • In A Hurry – 9/10 (progressive, WFA, strong chance)
  • Little Keilee – 8.5/10 (solid recent form, each-way player)
  • Albeseeingyer – 8/10 (consistent, but not much margin off 73)
  • Zariela – 7.5/10 (reliable, lacks gears)
  • Liv My Life – 7.5/10 (returning to form, well-handicapped)
  • Ironist – 7.5/10 (unexposed, could step up)
  • Folkene – 7/10 (French import, market watch)
  • Evanka – 6.5/10 (unknown, only handicap debut)
  • Lady Kameko – 6/10 (out of form, but has a past RPR peak)

Private Tissue (my view)

  • In A Hurry 3/1
  • Little Keilee 7/2
  • Albeseeingyer 4/1
  • Zariela 6/1
  • Liv My Life 7/1
  • Ironist 8/1
  • Folkene 10/1
  • Evanka 14/1
  • Lady Kameko 16/1

Summary & Smart Play

This looks like a good opportunity for the progressive 3yo In A Hurry, who shaped well on handicap debut and will appreciate a fair pace. Little Keilee is the most solid each-way, with her form holding up well and a mark that still gives her room. Albeseeingyer and Zariela are consistent dangers, while Ironist is the unexposed one who could leap forward.

Smart Play:

  • Win bet: In A Hurry (progressive, WFA)
  • Each-way saver: Little Keilee (strong recent RPRs, due another win)

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