GODOLPHIN will be hoping Copperbeech can buck the statistics and go on to Investec Oaks glory after she has bagged the Height Of Fashion Stakes at Goodwood.
Formerly known as the Lupe Stakes, this ten-furlong heat was claimed by Love Divine nine years ago before she went on to Epsom glory but recent winners have largely failed to hit those kind of heights.
However, Copperbeech brings Group One form to the table this time and she will surely take some beating if on song.
The Red Ransom filly won two of three starts for Andre Fabre last term, landing moderate events at Deauville and Longchamp before being stepped up in grade at the Arc meeting.
Her third behind Proportional in the Marcel Boussac was highly creditable, especially given that the runnerup Elusive Wave has subsequently bagged the French 1000 Guineas.
She was only beaten threequarters of a length by that runner despite already appearing in need of a longer trip, something that is sure to suit here.
Crimson Fern drops back from Listed company to handicap level in the TurfTV Stakes and she should go well again.
Beaten just a nose by Group Three winner Look Busy last time, Crimson Fern has more than held her own in better class for trainer Malcolm Saunders.
The fact she holds a Pattern- race entry next month should not be forgotten and she looks well treated after being dropped 1lb for that Bath defeat.
Haydock kick off a threeday meeting and Cara’s Request in an interesting proposition in the Play Premier 10 At footballpools.com Stakes.
He is making his handicap bow for Luca Cumani after triumphing on the last of his three starts last term. The form of that race is nothing special but he did have a dual winner in behind.
Arrivederla confirmed the promise of her debut third at Kempton when winning at Lingfield earlier in the month and she is one to follow in the Enterprise Handicap. Harry Dunlop’s filly looked firmly on an upward curve and she looks one to stay on the right side of as she makes her first start in this company.
Cape Melody has hit the bar on her last couple of starts but her turn must be due in Salisbury’s Bathwick Tyres Andover Maiden Fillies’ Stakes.
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