TimeformBlog

Nayarra had been knocking on the door in good company before breaking her duck in style when taking Italian Group 1 on final start last season. However, will need to return at top of game to defy penalty.

Esentepe finished in the frame on her first 7 starts before winning at Leicester in September. Third in listed race here on final outing and filled same place in Kempton minor event on reappearance, but this requires more.

Excelette was a tough and consistent front runner last season, winning twice over 5f prior to 4 excellent placed efforts in listed company. May prove vulnerable to less-exposed rivals on return, though.

Lady Gorgeous won a Newbury maiden on second start in July. Found out in stronger company in 2 subsequent outings, and needs to have progressed over the winter to take a hand here.

Lily's Angel displayed a likeable attitude last season, winning 4 times, including a listed race here on the July Course. Not at best on final start, but respected for last year's winning stable.

Minidress made a winning debut here on July Course in August. Good fourth when upped to Group 3 company over C&D a month later, but looked to find trip on short side and that has to be a concern once more.

Muaamara was a debut winner here (6f) back in October, when she travelled powerfully before asserting in the final 1f. Needs significantly more to feature here, but open to plenty of improvement.

Pimpernel was never out of first 3 last year, winning 4 times including a Newbury listed race on final outing. Not at best in Dubai over the winter, but return to previous form would give her leading claims.

Regal Realm won a maiden here last year and also picked up the Prestige Stakes at Goodwood. Down field in Rockfel over C&D when last seen (Pimpernel second) and needs to return to pick of form to get involved.

Russelliana confirmed herself a smart prospect, building on debut win when second in Cherry Hinton on July Course. Lost action on only other start last season, but step up to 7f will suit and shortlisted.

Starscope defied greeness to make winning start in a C&D maiden last October in style of a useful prospect. Fitting of hood for return a slight concern, but has potential to be competitive at this level.

Sunday Times readily landed the odds in 6f maiden in August, and greatly improved when runner-up in Cheveley Park. Possibly found race coming too soon when behind Pimpernel on final start and worth considering.

What's Up left her debut form well behind when winning at Folkestone in August, but couldn't build on that when well held in minor event a month later. Left Jim Boyle over winter and makes little appeal here.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Pimpernel
2. Russelliana
3. Starscope

Timeform Verdict: A competitive renewal that can go the way of Godolphin's Pimpernel, who is taken to bounce back from a disappointing run on the tapeta at Meydan last time. Cherry Hinton runner-up Russelliana, impressive maiden winner Starscope and Cheveley Park second Sunday Times head the dangers.

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