RACE 2 5.35

THE VEOLIA EBF FILLIES’ NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE)

for novice two yrs old fillies

Total prize fund £10000

(For conditions of this race see page 47)

Leading course trainer (17-22): R Hannon (55 wins from 466 runners, 12%) runs MAGIC LIGHT

Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): A Balding (11 wins from 58 runners, 19%) runs CLOVE HITCH and LEAVES OF GRASS

Longest Traveller: AL HUJAIJA trained by R Varian, Newmarket, 112 miles.

RACE FACTS: BREEDING J JOCKEY OWNER TRAINER

HEADGEAR KEY: H HOOD B BLINKERS V VISOR E EYESHIELD T TONGUE STRAP CP SHEEPSKIN CHEEKPIECES

COLOURS NO HORSE/DAYS SINCE LAST RUN

1 AL HUJAIJA (IRE) (21)

B f Kodiac - Majestic Jasmine (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) J Kyle Strydom

Mr Ziad A. Galadari Roger Varian, Newmarket 0

Br John Kenny

TIMEFORM VIEW 60,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to 1m-1 1/4m winner Hathlool. Easy to back but showed a fair bit on debut at Haydock (6f) behind a very promising one 3 weeks ago, travelling well. Will improve, possibly markedly so.

STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 15/6/2023 it was reported that the horse hung right-handed. TFRHHHII

2 CLOVE HITCH (IRE) (-)

B f Siyouni (FR) - Contemptuous (IRE) (New Approach (IRE))

9 2 (3) BHA-

J Oisin Murphy

Juddmonte Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

Br Gigginstown House Stud S Juddmonte Farms Inc

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled February 15. 725,000 gns yearling, Siyouni filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Lillie Langtry and smart winner up to 1 1/4m Count of Limonade. 1 of 2 for yard in top form (had a couple of winning 2-y-os first time up in June) and lots to like on paper TFRHHHHH

3 FLEMISH (IRE) (14)

B f Awtaad (IRE) - Flanders (IRE) (Common Grounds)

9 2 (2) BHA-

J Sean Levey

Hot To Trot Racing 2 & Mrs A G Kavanagh Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn 6

Br Knocktoran Stud & Kildaragh Stud S Searls Land

TIMEFORM VIEW Awtaad filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including high-class 5f/6f winner G Force and smart 1m-1 1/4m winner Laajooj. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). 40/1, ran to only a modest level on debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) a fortnight ago. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 22/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely. TFRHHIII

4 LADY OF WAR (IRE) (-)

B f Gleneagles (IRE) - Taste The Salt (IRE) (Born To Sea (IRE))

9 2 (9) BHA-

J Hector Crouch

Mrs Fitri Hay Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

Br Epona Bloodstock Ltd

S JMH Group

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 17. €175,000 yearling, Gleneagles filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Cashew Dam, maiden (stayed 1 1/2m), half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f-6f winner Baitha Alga. Worth a look on debut.TFRHHHII

5 LEAVES OF GRASS (GB) (-)

B f Invincible Spirit (IRE) - Aberlady (USA) (Arch (USA))

Prince A. A. Faisal

Br Nawara Stud Limited

9 2 (8) BHA-

Andrew Balding, Kingsclere

J William Cox

H

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled May 17. Invincible Spirit filly. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to smart 1m winner Western Reserve out of smart winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner) (stayed 1 1/4m) Visit. Wears hood. 1 of 2 for in-form yard and wouldn’t dismiss on debut. TFRHHHII

6 MAGIC LIGHT (IRE) (-)

B f Dandy Man (IRE) - Comedic Art (IRE) (Dansili)

Bronte Collection 1

Br Sean McDonagh

9 2 (5) BHA-

J Pat Dobbs

Richard Hannon, Marlborough

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 7. EUR40,000 foal, Dandy Man filly. Half-sister to 1m/8.3f winner Party Fears Too. Dam, 1 1/2m winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1m Firey Red out of 8.5f winner Step With Style. Yard can ready one and she’s worth noting. TFRHHHHI

MAVERICK STYLE (GB) (-)

B f Oasis Dream - Dheyaa (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA))

Mr A Cope & P F I Cole Ltd

Br Mickley Stud & Suzi Pritchard-Jones

9 2 (1) BHA-

J Mohammed Tabti (5)

Paul & Oliver Cole, Whatcombe

S Swd Bespoke Ltd, Maverick London Ltd

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled April 24. 21,000 gns yearling, Oasis Dream filly. Half-sister to winner abroad by Tamayuz. TFRHHHII

8 MISS SHOW OFF (GB) (29)

9 2 (4) BHA-

J John Fahy Norman Court Stud & Susan Bunney Clive Cox, Hungerford 24

Gr f Showcasing - Greach (IRE) (Gregorian (IRE))

Br Whitsbury Manor Stud

S Norman Court Stud

TIMEFORM VIEW Appealing pedigree, but having gone close on debut at Sandown (5f) that form hasn’t worked out and she didn’t do much for it when held at Nottingham 4 weeks ago. Looks vulnerable now TFRHHHII

9 PROFICIENT (GB) (-) 9 2 (7) BHA-

B f Expert Eye - Tropical Treat (Bahamian Bounty)

Mr J. C. Smith Sylvester Kirk, Upper Lambourn

Br Littleton Stud

J Liam Keniry

TIMEFORM VIEW Foaled March 10. Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Tropical Rock and winner up to 6f Rum Cocktail. Dam 5f winner (including at 2 yrs). Yard not had a successful 2-y-o first time up for a while but she’s got a cracking pedigree. TFRHHHII

NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 9 (EXACTA)

Hood worn first time by No. 5.

2022: LADY ALARA (IRE) 2 9 2 Kieran Shoemark 9-1 (Charles Hills) 14 ran

Betting Forecast: 11-4 Clove Hitch (IRE), 11-2 Miss Show Off (GB), 13-2 Lady of War (IRE), 7-1 Magic Light (IRE), 8-1 Al Hujaija (IRE), 9-1 Leaves of Grass (GB), 14-1 Proficient (GB), 16-1 Maverick Style (GB), 66-1 Flemish (IRE)

Race Summary: Some appealing newcomers here, none more so than CLOVE HITCH, a 725,000 gns yearling for Juddmonte from a cracking family. She might be able to make a winning start under Oisin Murphy. Magic Light is another to note, while Al Hujaija could build plenty on her promising first effort at Haydock.

1-2-3: 1.CLOVE HITCH (IRE) 2.MAGIC LIGHT (IRE) 3.AL HUJAIJA (IRE)