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Newmarket 18:45

Race 7 Sky Bet Club Fillies' Handicap (1m)

18th May 25

Horse
Take A Breath
Jockey
Tom Marquand
Trainer
W J Haggas
Attention racing fans! The upcoming 'Race 7 Sky Bet Club Fillies' Handicap' at Newmarket is set to feature some exciting contenders on a promising 'Good to firm' surface over the classic 1-mile distance. Scheduled for 18:45, this race has caught the eye not just for the filly talent on display but also for some intriguing data points rolling into this contest. First out of the gate in our preview is 'Take A Breath', a 3-year-old filly trained by W J Haggas and piloted by Tom Marquand. Sitting pretty with a live_price at a snug 2.75, she's emitting vibes of a firm favourite. What's compelling here is not only her peak rating of 73 but a recent race record showing a full strike for her last 30-day and 180-day engagements (100% win). Haggas and Marquand have teamed up for noticeable success, a partnership that holds a strong historical conversion. Can she breathe easy with another win here? It seems highly likely, with a blend of youthful agility and excellent recent form. Saariselka, ridden by Oisin Murphy and under the guidance of E Walker, steps up next. With odds floating around a more speculative 5, she brings a decent mix of experience and potential. It's noteworthy though that her last outing didn’t produce a win, which carries a momentary concern about her current form. Yet, the combination of Murphy's recent decent strike rates and Walker's training prowess could conjure an improved showing. Flying under slightly higher odds is 'Magna Grecia Star' with a live_price of 6, making her a tempting speck for value hunters. Her pilot, W Buick and trainer, J Tate, don't throw up immediate ties to top-tier success, but with each race, every filly has a fighting chance to shine. With a moderate race and win record over the past 180 days, she might not scream 'banker', but ignore at your peril; the unpredictability of racing could see her rise magnificently against her current odds. Among other notables is 'Naina' running in long-shot territory with a live_price of 29. Odds this big holler 'upset potential', but the task seems steep when hefting through her form and core stats. Predicting the outcome always has its twists, with 'Take A Breath' hailed as today's tip-top tip by the prediction models! All the best to those pinning hopes and maybe pounds on these fleet-hoofed lasses. Remember, lasses and lads, always cap your bets and gamble responsibly! Prices correct as of the current UTC datetime.
Article prices indicative and correct at 2:14 am on 18th May 2025
PHorseHTJJ/TRLSP
7th5. Take A Breath210175182216218
2nd1. Saariselka199136162184192
6th4. Magna Grecia Star200122243168189
3rd6. Lady Manzor205114147188188
8th2. Naina203101141181180
5th8. Pacifist201107141134172
1st7. Ryka20174162158166
4th3. She's The Duchess20094106113161

Course SR 23.15% (from last 324 races)

Course & Distance SR 23.19% (from last 69 races)

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