September 08 / 14.35 Doncaster

14.35

Good

Cazoo May Hill Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £68052
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Cazoo May Hill Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

50/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.00
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 74111 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has won her last three starts, namely a 5.5f Bath maiden and two Class 5 nurseries at around 1m, but a huge chunk of improvement will be needed if she's to extend the winning sequence to four in this much higher grade.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

24th

4

(31)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Polly Pott

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

Progressed out of nurseries to win the 1m Group 2 May Hill Stakes at Doncaster last September for the now-retired Harry Dunlop; however, she's been unable to replicate that form this year on her two runs for Ben Pauling and needs to raise her game now starting out for another new yard.

40/1

7th

1

(8)

20th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newbury

Polly Pott

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ben Pauling

Has big-race entries over 1m and 1m4f; big improver last term for Harry Dunlop, peaking with Group 2 win in the May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft); creditable fourth in the Fillies' Mile here next time but tailed off on soft in the 1,000 Guineas on reappearance (66-1); 2yo campaign gives hope for 1m2f but she's not bred for it and gives 5lb all round today.

10/1

18th

14

(4)

7th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Newmarket

Polly Pott

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ben Pauling

Big improver last term for Harry Dunlop, having gone from winning three Class 5 contests to landing the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) at odds of 40-1; creditable fourth in the Fillies' Mile here on final outing but this is much harder.

66/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 15 C BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Pulled nicely clear on her Doncaster debut (7f, good to firm) in July; never really looked like justifying favouritism in a Newmarket Group 3 since (Mottisfont ahead of her) but it was no bad effort second time up and she remains capable of better.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(7)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Novakai

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Second in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile as 2yo and the Musidora on return; found it tough in this season's two Group 1 assignments (Prix de Diane and Yorkshire Oaks) but drew nearly 5l clear in a Listed race on the other Newmarket course (1m4f, good) in between and that performance gives her a shout.

9/2

7th

8

(5)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:35 York

Novakai

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

First two 2yo starts (won debut) were on good to firm; second in both the Group 1 Fillies' Mile as 2yo and in the Musidora here on reappearance; down the field in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly but made the most of having her sights lowered in Listed race at Newmarket last month, leading 2f out and drawing nearly 5l clear; moving up to 1m4f clearly suited that day but this opposition demands better still.

11/1

1st

12

(8)

22nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:15 Newmarket (July)

Novakai

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Highly tried after making a successful debut last summer, her second-place finishes in the Fillies' Mile (1m, good) and behind Soul Sister in the Musidora (1m2f, good) standing out; may not have enjoyed the run of the race when down the field in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly (10.5f, good to soft) last month, but back in much calmer waters here and her pedigree suggests she could even improve for the longer trip.

100/30

25/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 71 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left her debut well behind when winning on Kempton's AW (1m) 23 days ago but the second and fourth haven't done much for that form since; others are more obvious.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(6)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Goodwood

Perfect Prophet

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

1m winner at two; has largely come up well short in Listed/Group races over 1m4f this season (best RPR may flatter her); doesn't give the impression she's crying out for this longer distance.

14/1

9th

7

(11)

5th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Perfect Prophet

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Only run on good to soft (or softer) was when third in last season's 1m May Hill at Doncaster; no closer than fifth this season, latterly in a similar race over C&D two weeks ago; return to softer ground heightens interest but others appeal more.

12/1

16/1

Form: 31

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Favourite both starts, getting up towards the finish over the extended 7f at Beverley 12 days ago; hood is added; should have more to give but significant improvement will be needed jumping from a novice to a Group 2.
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12th

2

(1)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Cell Sa Beela

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Showed promise in sole AW attempt (debut); won narrowly in this grade at Ascot on final start last term, having performed well the time before; not in anything like the same form in a light 2024 campaign.

16/1

12th

2

(1)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Cell Sa Beela

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Showed promise in sole AW attempt (debut); won narrowly in this grade at Ascot on final start last term, having performed well the time before; not in anything like the same form in a light 2024 campaign.

16/1

1

(12)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Cell Sa Beela

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Listed winner at Ascot (7f, good) last October; could bounce back to form at some stage but she's finished down the field on both outings this season (Group 3 then Royal Ascot handicap) and has something to prove.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 112 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lost her unbeaten record in 7f Newbury Listed race last time but still advanced her form in second; pedigree suggests she'll be well suited by this step up to 1m; Dance In The Grass has to be considered the owner/trainer first string but this one should also play a prominent role.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(7)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 75y

Class 3

19:30 Chester

Ferrari Queen

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

16th

5

(3)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Ferrari Queen

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Back on track when third in Lingfield Oaks Trial (1m4f, AW) on last month's reappearance; that performance, and her earlier form, suggests she's vulnerable today but she's unexposed at this trip and stable's 3yos are often worth a second look at this meeting; she's no forlorn hope each-way.

50/1

3rd

5

(5)

13th May 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Ferrari Queen

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

Ribblesdale entry; won first two starts, one on Kempton Polytrack; second in 7f Listed race at Newbury is among the best form in this, but that was before backward steps in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster and Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket; the dam's three best progeny were all stayers.

10/1

Form: 134

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has reached the frame in Group 3 events over 7f at Newmarket and Goodwood (good to soft) since her Ffos Las debut win; shapes as if 1m will suit.
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6th

3

(2)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Mottisfont

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Dropped a long way in the weights this season but she's basically been disappointing and a visor hasn't really helped matters on her last three starts; encouragement for AW in pedigree but others appeal more, for all this is a drop in class.

16/1

12th

16

(20)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Mottisfont

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hughie Morrison

Highly tried after winning 2yo debut (about 7f); not yet found her level in handicaps at 1m and 6f, dropping 9lb in four runs (visored last twice, as today); may well do better over this trip but still looks up against it.

40/1

9th

7

(11)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:35 Goodwood

Mottisfont

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Highly tried since her debut win last summer and she has come up short; didn't look a natural sprinter dropped to 6f at Newmarket 11 days ago (visored for the first time, retained) and this may not present enough of a stamina test.

14/1

Form: 11

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
2-2 over 7f at Sandown, coming with a strong run from off the pace to see off subsequent Prestige Stakes winner Fairy Cross (pair 6l clear) in a Listed race on good to firm latterly; ground softer than good would be an unknown but 1m looks sure to suit and she sets a clear form standard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(16)

7th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Newmarket

Dance In The Grass

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Juvenile season started with two wins over 7f at Sandown, including Listed; two subsequent Group 2 defeats don't necessarily leave her limitations fully exposed but this is an altogether stiffer task.

66/1

6th

3

(9)

23rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Dance In The Grass

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

reluctant to load, in touch with leaders, lost position after 3f, niggled along 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on from over 1f out

12/1

7th

3

(8)

8th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Doncaster

Dance In The Grass

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

midfield, nudged along 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden and brief headway 2f out, no extra over 1f out

11/10

4/1

Form: 311

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Arrives on the back of two 7f Chester novice wins, the latter by nearly 7l; the first success came on good to soft; yet another in this line-up who surely has more to offer.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(8)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Frankness

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Looks good on her day, as when winning 6f handicaps at Goodwood and Salisbury this season; good second over C&D 16 days ago and still capable of better; best form on good or quicker so rain wouldn't be an obvious plus.

10/1

2nd

5

(11)

28th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Frankness

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has looked good on a couple of occasions this year, notably at Salisbury three weeks ago when finishing her race off strongly (fastest sectional for each of the last three furlongs); wouldn't be certain to confirm the placings with Al Simmo, who was always on the sharp end that day, but still not fully exposed as a sprinter.

7/2

1st

3

(9)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Salisbury

Frankness

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway on outer 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well and led towards finish

5/1

Form: 1

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Expert Eye filly who enhanced her trainer's very good strike-rate with 2yos in 2022 when winning going away on her 7f Chelmsford debut (AW) a fortnight ago; this is obviously much tougher but that was a promising start and the way she came clear suggests 1m will be within range.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Crystallium

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Kept on for good Listed fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Sandown (1m, good) in July and a case can be made on that form, now back up in trip in her first handicap; however, she's been inconsistent this year and was well beaten in a Listed race at Haydock (1m, good to soft) last time.

20/1

10th

11

(7)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:10 Haydock

Crystallium

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Career started with two wins (AW/good); just about her best run since when fourth in a 1m Sandown Listed race in first-time cheekpieces (retained) five weeks ago but reopposing pair Stenton Glider and Bridestones were ahead of her.

16/1

4th

5

(4)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Crystallium

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Career started with two wins (AW/good); limitations were seemingly exposed in three Group races and two Listed events, albeit with the step up from 7f to 1m2f appearing to stretch her last time; has first go at 1m and her first headgear.

16/1

Form: 41

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green and never really going the pace when joint-favourite on her 5f Beverley debut but different proposition when stepped up to 7f at Ayr three weeks later, rallying to lead again late on; likely capable of better again but she looks very much the owner's third choice in this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

15

(19)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dubai Jemila

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Won 7f Ayr novice as 2yo; hard to assess on 2023 form, having been highly tried in Group race before 1m looked too far on handicap debut here in May; return to 7f should suit but has something to prove overall.

40/1

7th

2

(7)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

16:25 York

Dubai Jemila

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent

14/1

15th

4

(15)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Dubai Jemila

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Won at Ayr (7f, good) last August on her second start and remains lightly raced, but she was soundly beaten in a Group 2 over C&D (good) in September when last seen, and others have much stronger claims.

66/1

Non-runners

Crystallium, Dubai Jemila

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £216.90
Straight Forecast £215.78
Tricast £8955.58
Trifecta £3248.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dance In The Grass

TOPSPEED:

Frankness

NEWMARKET:

Crystallium

LAMBOURN:

Perfect Prophet

Daily Mail:

Novakai

Telegraph:

Frankness

RP Ratings:

Dance In The Grass

POSTDATA:

Dance In The Grass

The Times:

Dance In The Grass

The Guardian:

Dance In The Grass

Daily Express:

Dance In The Grass

Daily Mirror:

Dance In The Grass

The Star:

Dance In The Grass

Daily Record:

Dance In The Grass