Wolverhampton Race 4 - Follow Attheraces On Instagram Fillies' Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
CELESTRA (3) sets the standard after three runner-up efforts, most recently 2nd at Beverley over 1700m beaten 0.2L, and steps up in trip. SHE COMMANDS (2) is a key chance on the back of her last-start Kempton win over 1609m, and resumes. WILD VIOLET (6) can figure after a debut 3rd at Newmarket over 2011m. HOT SILK (4) wasn’t far away when 4th of 5 at Southwell over 1621m and has place claims.
Jockey: S D Bowen
Weight: 64.5kgs
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Has been around the mark without placing, including 6th of 8 at Kempton over 2211m on 30 Mar, beaten 4.6L with 64.5kg at $301. Last start 5th of 8 at Wolverhampton over 2460m on 27 Apr, beaten 18.95L on Good with 64.5kg at $151 behind Shayhana. Seven-year-old gelding for R T Phillips with S D Bowen up; third run in five weeks suggests fitness is building. Can improve but has place claims at best.
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 61.5kgs
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First-up after 211 days. Last start won after settling 3rd at Kempton over 1609m on 10 Oct by 0.5L at $5.50 with 58kg, beating Sunshine Star. Prior run 5th of 7 at Sandown over 1408m on soft on 30 Aug, beaten 8.3L at $7. Up in weight to 61.5kg from barrier 1; can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been around the mark with three straight 2nds, most recently at Beverley over 1700m on 15 Apr, beaten 0.2L on good going with 57.5kg at $1.50 behind Thankfully. Steps up 205m in trip, rises 0.5kg, and draws barrier 5. Oisin Murphy rides for J & T Gosden. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 37-day break after finishing 4th of 5 at Southwell over 1621m on 2 Apr, beaten 3.3L by Silken Bay at $3.75 with 57.5kg. Prior run was 6th of 10 at Yarmouth over 1612m on 21 Oct, beaten 4.35L at $51. Carries 58kg here and draws barrier 3 for Daniel Muscutt for J R Fanshawe. Can improve.
Jockey: R P Downey
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up after a Newbury 2011m debut on 17 Apr, finished 7th of 14 on good going, beaten 11.4L at $9.50. Drops 106m and draws better from barrier 4 after jumping widest there. R P Downey rides for R M Beckett from Kimpton Down. Can improve with the softer draw and experience.
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up after an 8-day turnaround. Last start 3rd of 7 at Newmarket over 2011m on 1 May, beaten 9.75L on Good, with 57.5kg at $29 behind Earth Shot. Rises 0.5kg and draws 2, dropping 106m in trip. Can improve with race experience.