GB - Newmarket - Race 1

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

10f

Listed

Turf

Good to Firm

82.5K

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Verdict

ESNA sets the bar high on her Group 1 fourth in France last autumn and is preferred to Sacred Ground, who showed a lot of promise in 2 outings over 1m last autumn and could have plenty more to offer over longer trips this year given she's out of an Oaks winner. Doncaster debut scorer Lilt is another interesting contender.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Sandown maiden winner who gave an excellent account when pitched into the Group 1 Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp (1m, good to soft) on her next start, finishing 2¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Diamond Necklace. Should be suited by 1¼m and sets a good standard for the rest to aim at. 1st Pick 2 Esna (Ire) Jockey: Billy Loughnane Trainer: Brian Meehan J: Billy Loughnane T: Brian Meehan	100	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Sandown maiden winner who gave an excellent account when pitched into the Group 1 Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp (1m, good to soft) on her next start, finishing 2¼ lengths fourth of 8 to Diamond Necklace. Should be suited by 1¼m and sets a good standard for the rest to aim at.
6	Kingman filly who is out of out an Oaks winner for this yard. Looked good when winning 5-runner novice at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) on debut and produced a useful performance on second start when 3½ lengths second of 10 to Pintara in 1m listed race here last autumn. Definitely more to come. 2nd Pick 6 Sacred Ground Jockey: William Buick Trainer: John & Thady Gosden J: William Buick T: John & Thady Gosden	90	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Kingman filly who is out of out an Oaks winner for this yard. Looked good when winning 5-runner novice at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) on debut and produced a useful performance on second start when 3½ lengths second of 10 to Pintara in 1m listed race here last autumn. Definitely more to come.
4	Lope De Vega filly from a family which has served her owner very well. Needed only a hands-and-heels ride when winning by a neck on 7f Doncaster debut (heavy) last autumn. Sure-fire improver for top stable. 3rd Pick 4 Lilt Jockey: Tom Marquand Trainer: William Haggas J: Tom Marquand T: William Haggas	80	-	-	-	10%	Scratched
Analysis Lope De Vega filly from a family which has served her owner very well. Needed only a hands-and-heels ride when winning by a neck on 7f Doncaster debut (heavy) last autumn. Sure-fire improver for top stable.

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