GB - Epsom Downs - Race 5

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

12f

Group 1

Turf

Good to Soft (Good in places)

860.0K

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Verdict

AMELIA EARHART announced herself as a leading contender for this race after a stylish win at Chester on her reappearance and can follow in the footsteps of her stablemate Minnie Hauk, who went on to land this last year after making a successful return in the Cheshire Oaks. The highly progressive Legacy Link was nicely on top at the finish in the Musidora at York and looks the obvious threat, while 1000 Guineas third Venetian Lace holds strong form claims if seeing out this much longer distance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Took 5 goes to win a race at 2 yrs but she looked a different proposition (sporting unusual combination of blinkers/hood) stepped up significantly in trip when making a winning return in Cheshire Oaks last month, travelling/quickening up well. More to come and looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 2 Amelia Earhart (Ire) Jockey: Ryan Moore Trainer: Aidan O'brien, Ireland J: Ryan Moore T: Aidan O'brien, Ireland	100	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Took 5 goes to win a race at 2 yrs but she looked a different proposition (sporting unusual combination of blinkers/hood) stepped up significantly in trip when making a winning return in Cheshire Oaks last month, travelling/quickening up well. More to come and looks the one to beat.
5	Out of a sister to Frankel. Progressive last year, winning Haydock novice before excellent fourth in Fillies' Mile at Newmarket. Took another marked step forward when making a winning return in the Musidora at York, looking well suited by the step up in trip. Big player. 2nd Pick 5 Legacy Link Jockey: C. T. Keane Trainer: John & Thady Gosden J: C. T. Keane T: John & Thady Gosden	98	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Out of a sister to Frankel. Progressive last year, winning Haydock novice before excellent fourth in Fillies' Mile at Newmarket. Took another marked step forward when making a winning return in the Musidora at York, looking well suited by the step up in trip. Big player.
9	Has developed physically over the winter and took a step forward from her 2-y-o form (runner-up in Fillies' Mile) when third in 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on return, beaten only by a couple who had benefit of a recent run. The way she stayed on again after setting the pace offers hope over this trip. 3rd Pick 9 Venetian Lace (Ire) Jockey: William Buick Trainer: Charlie Johnston J: William Buick T: Charlie Johnston	99	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Has developed physically over the winter and took a step forward from her 2-y-o form (runner-up in Fillies' Mile) when third in 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on return, beaten only by a couple who had benefit of a recent run. The way she stayed on again after setting the pace offers hope over this trip.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Condition Book

A list of upcoming races issued by the racing secretary, where the conditions of races to be run over the next few weeks are written.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Allowance Race

A race with non-claiming conditions set by the racing secretary. They are meant to be a step down from stakes racing.