Sky Sports activities Racing’s Mike Cattermole thinks the rescheduled Winter Oaks Trial at Lingfield on Thursday may unearth an excellent filly and has his eye on a lightly-raced contender from the Simon and Ed Crisford group.
Lingfield phases one other all-weather card on Thursday and simply probably the most vital and most respected race is the Talksport Winter Oaks Trial (2.20), a Class 2 Handicap over a-mile-and-a-quarter.
The race has been saved from final Saturday’s deserted fixture when there was initially a six-runner subject consisting of Viola, Sea Tsarina, Queen Of Ipanema, Candy Fantasy, Tequilamockingbird and Tahasun, who all return.
Nonetheless, each Makinmedoit and Yorkshire Girl who on account of go in Saturday’s characteristic, the Listed Quebec Stakes, have their sights lowered a bit of right here.
THE CONTENDERS
Viola
Three-time all-weather winner, together with twice right here each over a-mile-and-a-half, who was an excellent second off this similar mark at Goodwood in September – however over half a mile additional than at the moment.
She was additionally a wonderful second within the Group Three Pinnacle Stakes over a-mile-and-a-half earlier within the season however has been beneath her greatest recently and this journey could possibly be on the sharp facet. Not probably the most reliable.
Makinmedoit
Has taken some large steps ahead on her final three begins with extra affected person techniques, beginning with a simple win at Salisbury in a Class 4 Handicap earlier than failing to get any daylight till manner too late up the house straight in Listed firm at Yarmouth.
Luck was on her facet right here final time, nevertheless, in one other Class 2 handicap when she secured a high quality run via on the within rail over the course and distance for her third win of the yr underneath an impressed Pierre-Louis Jamin.
There could possibly be extra to come back from her and a 3lb rise just isn’t too unreasonable. Undoubtedly a participant.
Yorkshire Girl
Helpful filly who has gained 5 occasions (4 with Jo Mason) and is steadily bettering.
Solely her second all-weather begin and first since October, 2020 and is fitted with headgear (visor) for the primary time.
She can be performed late as normal and though she has not been disgraced on her two earlier makes an attempt at Listed stage, this second selection goal after Saturday’s abandonment appears to be like extra her type of race. Fascinating.
Yorkshire Girl (proper) wins at Leicester underneath Harry Bentley
Sea Tsarina
Received on her Yarmouth debut in June (seven furlongs) and in addition right here in August over a mile however was disappointing on tender floor at Thirsk in September when discovering little after hanging left.
Been off since, which is likely to be telling as she could have had an excuse, however a line must be put via that run should you fancy her right here. One factor in her favour, although, is the step up in journey.
Queen Of Ipanema
By no means made the racecourse for the Gosdens and was picked up for 20,000 guineas in July.
Her first three begins for George Boughey have been underwhelming however since then she has been a successful machine! The spree, all on the all-weather, began at Wolverhampton in October off a mark of 52 – notably when first fitted with a tongue strap.
There have been wins since again at Wolverhampton (off 58) and Chelmsford (69), all of these Class 6, then Newcastle (Class 5, off 75) and Wolverhampton (Class 4) once more (off 80).
Now as much as 83, she has improved 31lb in lower than two months and is a glowing tribute to her coach.
Could not have completed successful but however that is one other step up and is her hardest take a look at.
Candy Fantasy
Had been working properly in defeat till lastly managing to get her head in entrance on her ninth try at Southwell (Class 5) over a-mile-and-a-half.
The primary-time cheekpieces may need helped her and she or he is up 3lb, however she is again in journey at the moment and taking up higher firm. In all probability wants to drag out extra.
Tequilamockingbird
Constant filly who gained right here in June, over the course and distance, at Kempton in August over 11 furlongs and again right here once more over this journey to make it two from two at Lingfield.
That have ought to stand her in good stead, as ought to her perspective, and she or he was solely raised a pound for her final success, albeit achieved by a whisker. Might go properly on this stronger firm.
Al Agaila
Price €240,000 as a yearling and solely made her racecourse debut in June when shaping very properly in third at Newbury.
Barely shocking that she took three extra tries to get off the mark however did so in model at Kempton earlier within the month after a four-month break which had clearly performed her some good.
She had been crushed just below a size into third by Sea Tsarina when beginning odds-on right here in August and reopposes on 1lb higher phrases. However the truth that she had a vacation afterwards and bounced again in model at Kempton means that she is in a lot better kind now.
There needs to be some additional enchancment to come back as she is bred to be suited by stepping as much as 10 furlongs. Intriguing contender.
Victoria Grove
One among three from the in-form Henry Spiller group. Stayed on properly to win over a mile at Chelmsford in October having gained right here over seven furlongs in June however was a disappointment again right here final time.
Tries the journey for the primary time however which may be a constructive as there may be loads of stamina on her dam’s facet. Extra uncovered than most, although.
Mashaaer
Appeared a sure-fire future winner when fifth off a mark of 96 within the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot however has not constructed on it in any respect and stays a maiden after 10 begins. Down now to a mark of 85 and has been tried in a visor and cheekpieces.
Has tried the space on a few events and appeared to remain however can be a shock winner.
Tahasun
Aside from one run at Leicester (tough observe for some), has been most constant and gained at Chelmsford over this journey in June and in addition over this course and distance in Class 5 firm final time. A visor has changed the same old cheekpieces the final twice.
Now up 2lb however wants extra on this deeper contest.
MIKE’S VERDICT
Good race! Queen Of Ipanema has clearly been in good kind however this can be a rise in grade for her. Makinmedoit has been retaining higher firm, much like this, and in addition needs to be revered and she or he and Yorkshire Girl can be performed late and can want some luck.
AL AGAILA appeared as if she had correctly acquired her act collectively at Kempton final time after a break and, with the promise of extra to come back over this journey for her in-form steady, she is simply most well-liked in a keenly contested occasion.
