The Albany Stakes (Group 3) - continued

9 MATRIKA (IRE) (26)

1 B f No Nay Never (USA) - Muravka (IRE) (High Chaparral (IRE))

9 2 (128)

MRS J MAGNIER/M TABOR/D SMITH/WESTERBERG Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - Brendan Walsh (Breeder - Barronstown Stud)

D DARK BLUE.

Draw 1

Foaled 19.2.2021. HHHH Bred to be here as a half-sister to Coventry winner The Wow Signal; prominent from an early stage, she won fairly comfortably with her ears pricked at the Curragh (6f, good; third won since) and market weakness suggested that experience was needed; looks a nice prospect. Official BHA Rating -

10 NAVASSA ISLAND (IRE) (33)

2 B f Territories (IRE) - Roger Sez (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))

9 2 (128)

ECURIE AMA.ZINGTEAM Colin Keane M. D. O’CALLAGHAN, Ireland

Groom - Killian O’Shaughnessy (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

BROWN, ROYAL BLUE seams, striped cap.

Draw 3

Foaled 26.2.2021. HHHH Half-sister to last season’s Cheveley Park Stakes heroine Lezoo and fetched 240,000gns this year; thrown into a 6f Group 3 at Naas (good) first time out and once in the clear she finished with the wind in her sails to push Porta Fortuna to a neck; that was a performance packed with potential and she has to be feared. Official BHA Rating -

11 PASSIONATELY (IRE) (17)

51 B f Night of Thunder (IRE) - Lexi’s Love (USA) (Big Top Cat (USA))

ECLIPSE THOROUGHBRED PARTNERS

AMY MURPHY, Newmarket

(Breeder - Mr Gerry Duffy)

BLACK, LIGHT BLUE sash, WHITE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE spots, BLACK and LIGHT BLUE striped cap.

9 2 (128)

Jason Hart

Draw 17

Foaled 3.5.2021. H Made her debut on heavy ground in France (5f); debatable how much improvement she showed to win at Wetherby (extended 5f, good to firm; runner-up beat one home in the Queen Mary) and she looks outclassed against the potential in this field. Official BHA Rating -

12 PERSIAN DREAMER (USA) (35) 9 2 (128)

14 B or Br f Calyx - Surprisingly (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

AMO RACING LIMITED Kevin Stott DOMINIC FFRENCH DAVIS, Lambourn (Breeder - Diamond Creek Farm)

BF VIOLET, WHITE quartered cap.

Draw 13

Foaled 1.3.2021. HHHH Most impressive at Newmarket (5f, good to soft); below that level in a York 5f Listed race (in which the horse she hammered first time out came second) when she was slowly away on good to firm and the leaders never came back; it’s tempting to give her another chance to fulfil the promise of her debut win; 6f should be fine. Official BHA Rating -

13

PORTA FORTUNA (IRE) (33)

11 B f Caravaggio (USA) - Too Precious (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE))

9 2 (128)

S.WESTON/B.FOWLER/MEDALLION/REEVES T’BS Frankie Dettori

DONNACHA AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland (Breeder - Whisperview Trading Ltd)

D WHITE, PINK heart, BLACK ‘PT’ and collar, BLACK sleeves, PINK hoop, WHITE cap, BLACK button and visor.

Draw 8

Foaled 23.1.2021. HHHH Scraped home by a neck in both her races, latterly repelling the late charge of newcomer Navassa Island in a Group 3 at Naas (6f, good); it was encouraging to see the principals pull clear and she’s evidently decidedly useful; hard to discount and Frankie takes over. Official BHA Rating -

The Albany Stakes (Group 3) - continued

14 PRETTY CRYSTAL (IRE) (22) 9 2 (128)

1 Ch f Dubawi (IRE) - Pretty Baby (IRE) (Orpen (USA))

SHEIKH RASHID DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Oisin Orr RICHARD FAHEY, Malton

Groom - Jessie O’Kane (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D YELLOW, DARK BLUE seams, YELLOW cap.

15

Foaled 11.4.2021. HHH Smart pedigree; strong in the market prior to her successful debut at Ripon (6f, good to firm) and good value for her near 2l defeat of Snafiya; the close proximity of one who is now 0-5 holds the form down, but there’s probably a lot more to come from this filly. Official BHA Rating -

15 RATING (IRE) (16) 9 2 (128)

63 Ch f Profitable (IRE) - Savoy Showgirl (IRE) (Kyllachy)

MARTIN HUGHES & MICHAEL KERR-DINEEN Sean Levey BRIAN MEEHAN, Manton (Breeder - Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud)

PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves.

Foaled 10.2.2021. H Has 4l to find with Jabaara on their Newmarket clash and the form of her improved third at Kempton seemingly confirmed limitations at this level. Official BHA Rating -

16

SARAKANA (IRE) (28)

1 Br f Harzand (IRE) - Gliding (IRE) (Maxios)

9 2 (128)

THE DUKES OF HARZAND PARTNERSHIP Trevor Whelan

ED DE GILES, Ledbury

Grooms - Robert Kington & Izzy Baker (Breeder - Kelly Equine & Liam Quelly)

D WHITE, BLACK chevron and armlets, BLACK and WHITE check cap.

Draw 12

Foaled 20.3.2021. H By a Derby winner but there’s speed in the pedigree; did well to overcome a slow start to win at Haydock (6f, good to firm) and it was good to see the runner-up go in next time, albeit at an ordinary level; looks a minor player raised to this grade.

17

SNAFIYA (IRE) (22)

232 B f Blue Point (IRE) - Erysimum (IRE) (Arcano (IRE))

Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

SHEIKH ABDULLAH ALMALEK ALSABAH James McDonald

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Rosie McEntee (Breeder - Barouche Stud Ireland Ltd)

WHITE, GOLD braid, GREEN sleeves, GREEN cap with GOLD tassel.

Draw 14

Foaled 12.4.2021. H Consistent without progressing and there’s no obvious reason why she’ll be reversing last-time-out Ripon placings with Pretty Crystal, who was making her debut; the cheekpieces tried then are now removed.

18

SOPRANO (IRE) (49)

1 Ch f Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Lealas Daughter (IRE) (Excelebration (IRE))

Official BHA Rating -

9 2 (128)

HIGHCLERE THOROUGHBRED RACING - DA VINCI William Buick

GEORGE BOUGHEY, Newmarket

Groom - Holly Walker (Breeder - Empire Bloodstock Ltd)

LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK BLUE cap.

Draw 16

Foaled 23.2.2021. HHHH At 6-4, she was expected to do the business at Newmarket’s Guineas meeting in early May (5f,good)anddulydeliveredinwhat’straditionallyaninformativemaiden;cameunderpressuremid-racebutfoundplentyto be strong through the line, beating the subsequent Hilary Needler winner (ninth in the Queen Mary); it’s hard to fault a debut performance like that and she’s strongly considered.

Official BHA Rating -