First Race 5.05pm

THE EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old fillies x Total race value £6899 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2944, 2nd £1472, 3rd £736, 4th £368. (Penalty Value £3725.46)

colours no horse st- lb Draw

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CITY SELECTIONS Funny Story struggled in Listed company at Newbury last time, but she accounted for a useful rival on debut and it would be no surprise to see her bounce back on this occasion. That said, a chance can be taken with TURQUOISE DIAMOND, who lacks race experience but she is a half-sister to the Group 3 winner Perfect News and her dam won the Lowther. Centrefold is another with valid form claims, while Art Of Magic completes the shortlist.

TURQUOISE DIAMOND

Funny Story Leading course trainer (17-22): W Haggas (40 wins from 190 runners, 21%) runs TURQUOISE DIAMOND Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): R Varian (12 wins from 39 runners, 31%) runs CENTREFOLD Longest Traveller: HOLLOWAY GIRL trained by K Ryan, Hambleton, 181 miles.

Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor

1 FUNNY STORY (GB) (27) 10 D

Br Gr f Havana Grey - Funny Enough O Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade B Whitsbury Manor Stud and Mrs M. E. Slade 9-9 (8)

Hector Crouch J Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWTwice-racedwinner.10lengthslastof10toCubanMistressinlistedrace(5/1)atNewbury(5.2f,goodtofirm) 27 days ago. Sights significantly lowered here and she’s a major player, despite carrying a penalty. TFRHHHII BHA2 ART OF MAGIC (IRE) (40) 34 9-2 (1)

Br B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Hand Puppet (IRE) O Godolphin

Christian Howarth (5) J Charlie Appleby, Newmarket T B Godolphin Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORM VIEW Twice-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in minor event (11/2) at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Clearly not one of her powerful yard’s leading lights and looks vulnerable once more. TFRHHHII BHA3 CENTREFOLD (GB) (27) 4 9-2 (2)

Br B f Showcasing - Delevigne Raul Da Silva J

O Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Roger Varian, Newmarket T

B Highclere Stud & HMH Management TIMEFORMVIEWOnce-racedmaiden.2/1,fourthof12inminoreventatNewbury(6f,goodtofirm)ondebut27days ago, hampered. Open to progress and this well-bred filly needs a close look. TFRHHHHI BHA4 CHAMPAGNE SARAH (IRE) (24) 0

Br Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Alice Rose (IRE) 9-2 (7)

Alistair Rawlinson J

O URSA Major Racing

Mike Murphy & Michael Keady, Westoning T B MLF Bloodstock Old Palace Lodge, Elite Electrical & Fire Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW 22/1, ninth of 10 in maiden at Windsor (6f, firm) on debut 24 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-

5 FULL PRIME (IRE) (43) 6200

Br Ch f Mehmas (IRE) - Mayorstone (IRE) O Mr Rod Davidson B Randolf Stevens Limited 9-2 (5)

P. J. McDonald J Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T The Pheasant Inn S TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 10 in minor event at Goodwood (5f, good to firm, 66/1) 43 days ago. Looks vulnerable. TFRHHIII BHA73 6 HOLLOWAY GIRL (GB) (75) 6 9-2 (3)

Br B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Special Miss O Nick White & Partner

Josephine Gordon J Kevin Ryan, Hambleton T B Linden Bloodstock LLP K. A. Ryan Racing S TIMEFORM VIEW Once-raced maiden. 6/1, last of 6 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) on debut 75 days ago. Will need to leave that well behind if she’s to have a say in the finish here. TFRHIIII BHA7 QUICK FLING (IRE) (-) 9-2 (4)

Br Ch f Bungle Inthejungle - Promiscuous Stefano Cherchi (3) J

O Chris and Janice Wright Richard Davies.

Kevin Philippart de Foy, Newmarket T B Stratford Place Stud Stratford Place Stud, KPF Racing Ltd S TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledApril21.BungleInthejunglefilly.Damunraced.Wearshood.Interestingtoseewhatthemarket has to say. TFRHHIII BHA-

Br B f Dubawi (IRE) - Besharah (IRE) O Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum B Rabbah Bloodstock Limited TIMEFORMVIEWFoaledMarch13.Dubawifilly.Half-sistertousefulwinnerupto7fPerfectNews.Representsaleading yard and confidence behind her in the betting would look significant. TFRHHHHH BHA-

DECLARED RUNNERS 8 2021: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Hood worn first time by No. 7. Stewards Note: FUNNY STORY: Following its run on 12/8/2022 it was reported that the horse ran too free. CHAMPAGNE SARAH: Following its run on 15/8/2022 it was reported that the horse ran green. FULL PRIME: Following its run on 27/7/2022 it was reported that the horse’s saddle slipped. Probable S.P’s: 9-4 Funny Story (GB), 10-3 Centrefold (GB), 9-2 Turquoise Diamond (GB), 13-2 Art of Magic (IRE), 12-1 Quick Fling (IRE), 14-1 Full Prime (IRE), 28-1 Holloway Girl (GB), 66-1 Champagne Sarah (IRE)

PLAY SMARTER Newcomer TURQUOISE DIAMOND ticks plenty of the right boxes on paper and the hint should be taken if the market speaks in her favour. Funny Story was ultimately not at her best in a listed race last time, but she is greatly respected on the strength of her Newmarket debut success. However, a bigger threat may be posed by Centrefold, who is evidently well-regarded (Group 2 entry) and should come on for her encouraging debut at Newbury.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.TURQUOISE DIAMOND 2.CENTREFOLD 3.FUNNY STORY

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Position of Stalls

6f - Centre Remainder - Inside