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Wednesday, May 7, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
BABOUCHE surrendered her unbeaten record in the Cheveley Park on final start of her 2-y-o campaign but she was too keen on that occasion on ground that was probably slower than she would've ideally liked. Down in class here with a tongue strap enlisted and the forecast quicker ground a plus, she will prove a tough nut to crack. Grande Marques was progressive at 2 yrs and is feared most ahead of the selection's stablemate Revoke and British raiders First Instinct and Maw Lam.
Babouche
Grande Marques
Revoke
5f Listed Stks
5f Listed Stks
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. BaboucheJ: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, IrelandF: 1114-
- Price History:
- 2.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 220
VerdictLightly-raced C&D winner. 2/1, 4¾ lengths fourth of 7 to Lake Victoria in Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to soft) on final run of 2-y-o campaign. Tongue strap on 1st time and leading claims for the connections that won this race with Sacred Bridge in 2022. 
4. First InstinctJ: C. D. HayesT: William HaggasF: 117-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 98
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictLightly-raced winner. Good 2¼ lengths third of 12 to Electric Storm in listed race at Bath (5f, firm, 8/1) 16 days ago, clear of rest. Live each-way chance for top British yard.
2. Truly EnchantingJ: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 101-- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 311
VerdictThrice-raced winner. Won 9-runner Airlie Stud Stakes (2/1) at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) by ½ length from California Dreamer, suited by increase in trip. Off 10 months and will need to raise her game in order to emerge on top here.- 10. RevokeJ: G. F. CarrollT: G. M. Lyons, IrelandF: 12-
- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 214
VerdictTwice-raced winner. Head second of 13 to Lady With The Lamp in listed race at Dundalk (5f, 5/2) in October. Babouche is the stable No 1 judged on form/jockey bookings but this Blue Point filly is promising and merits respect. - 6. Grande MarquesJ: Seamie HeffernanT: J. A. Stack, IrelandF: 3574132-
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 207
VerdictUseful filly. 11/2, good ¾-length second of 11 to Coto De Caza in Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket (5f, good to soft) when last seen in October. Big player if resuming in top form. 
5. FregadaJ: N. M. CrosseT: J. J. Feane, IrelandF: 1-- Price History:
- 11.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 220
VerdictOnce-raced winner. 12/1, won 18-runner maiden at the Curragh (6f, good to soft) on debut. Off 7 months and this is much more demanding but, on the upside, she is completely unexposed.
11. Saratoga SpecialJ: Shane FoleyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 2234-1- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 93
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictLightly-raced winner. Didn't need to be at best when winning 9-runner maiden at this course (5f, good, 10/11) 30 days ago, pushed out. More on her plate this time.
3. Beauty QueenJ: Declan McDonoghT: G. O'Leary, IrelandF: 1301-43- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictUseful filly. Latest win at Southwell in October. Very good third of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (5f, 5/1) 46 days ago, finishing with running left. Looks nailed-on to add her tally soon on that evidence but probably biting off more than she can chew in this company.
9. Maw LamJ: Harrison ShawT: Adrian NichollsF: 1235392-5- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 24
VerdictUseful filly. 40/1, bit below form 6 lengths fifth of 15 to Duty First in Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury (7f, good) 24 days ago. Back down in trip and she's not without each-way hope.
12. SonghaiJ: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, IrelandF: 12- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictTwice-raced winner. Successful at Dundalk in February. Second of 6 in minor event (9/1) at the same course (6f) 53 days ago, no match for winner. Capable of better but this represents a sizeable step up in class.
13. Town And CountryJ: William James LeeT: Henry de Bromhead, IrelandF: 710-2- Price History:
- 21.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictLightly-raced winner. Very good second of 7 in minor event at this course (5f, good, 7/2) 30 days ago, no match for winner. Others make more appeal.
14. Usdi AtohiJ: G. M. RyanT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, IrelandF: 16152-8- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictFairly useful filly. Hooded for 1st time, bit below form 7¼ lengths eighth of 13 to Swelter in 1000 Guineas Trial (33/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) 37 days ago. Back down in trip and she looks vulnerable.
8. LikedbymikeJ: D. B. McMonagleT: M. J. Byrne, IrelandF: 831-3- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictLightly-raced winner. C&D winner. 12/1, creditable third of 7 in minor event at this course (5f, good) 30 days ago. Open to improvement but this could be a step too far for her.
7. Li BanJ: David EganT: Adrian Murray, IrelandF: 132500-56- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 53
VerdictFairly useful filly. Last of 6 in minor event (16/1) at Dundalk (6f) 53 days ago. Looks up against it.- Unnamed Favourite
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