GB - Nottingham - Race 2

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Maiden

Turf

Good (Good to Soft in places)

13.5K

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Verdict

QUEEN OF CHRISTMAS looks an exciting debutante for a stable that has dominated this race in recent years, but she faces fascinating competition form 900,000 guineas breeze-up purchase Senorita Bonita and Terminology, who represents a yard renowned for getting them ready first time up, so this looks a significant 2-y-o contest that could have a bearing on Royal Ascot.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
8	Foaled April 6. €305,000 yearling. Mehmas filly. In outstanding hands and can be expected to be among the leading 2-y-os from her stable given yard's past exploits in this race (won last 3 renewals with all of them going on to run well at Royal Ascot). One to take very seriously. 1st Pick 8 Queen Of Christmas (Ire) Jockey: Clifford Lee Trainer: K. R. Burke J: Clifford Lee T: K. R. Burke	100	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Foaled April 6. €305,000 yearling. Mehmas filly. In outstanding hands and can be expected to be among the leading 2-y-os from her stable given yard's past exploits in this race (won last 3 renewals with all of them going on to run well at Royal Ascot). One to take very seriously.
9	Foaled January 30. 900,000 gns 2-y-o. Starspangledbanner filly. Changed hands for huge money after the breeze-up sales and plenty expected first time up, though her stable has had just one 2-y-o runner (unplaced) this year. 2nd Pick 9 Senorita Bonita (Ire) Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford J: Oisin Murphy T: Simon & Ed Crisford	99	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Foaled January 30. 900,000 gns 2-y-o. Starspangledbanner filly. Changed hands for huge money after the breeze-up sales and plenty expected first time up, though her stable has had just one 2-y-o runner (unplaced) this year.
10	Foaled March 21. 95,000 gns foal, 105,000 gns yearling, €360,000 2-y-o. Havana Grey filly out of a 2-y-o 5f winner. Half-sister to useful winners over 7f and 1m. Bred to show speed on debut and can make her presence felt for stable renowned for getting them ready first time up. 3rd Pick 10 Terminology Jockey: James Doyle Trainer: Archie Watson J: James Doyle T: Archie Watson	95	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Foaled March 21. 95,000 gns foal, 105,000 gns yearling, €360,000 2-y-o. Havana Grey filly out of a 2-y-o 5f winner. Half-sister to useful winners over 7f and 1m. Bred to show speed on debut and can make her presence felt for stable renowned for getting them ready first time up.

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