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Newmarket 16:20

Race 1 Juddmonte EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (7f)

19th Jul 25

Horse
Alterity
Jockey
J Mitchell
Trainer
C Johnston
Kicking things off with the favourite, Alterity, at Newmarket's 7f maiden race at 16:20. This promising 2-year-old filly, trained by C Johnston and piloted by J Mitchell, is set to make her racing debut on a 'Good to firm' track. The trainer, C Johnston, boasts a solid 30-day win rate with 24 victories from 129 starts, providing a strike rate of 19%, but even more impressive is the specific course performance, winning 5 out of 18 races. The combination of Johnston and Mitchell has seen some success too, which could spell good things for Alterity. Next up, we have the somewhat long shot Give Me Sun, entering with lofty odds of 19. Trained by Patrick Owens and ridden by Benoit D L Sayette, this filly is also making her first race appearance. Owens has had a fairly quiet month but did manage a win from 7 starts. Despite being a less frequented name in the winner's circle lately, his course form offers a beam of hope, having a 50% course win rate over the last 30 days with the limited opportunities he's had. Finally, Kalika is another debutant for trainer Patrick Owens, with Christian Howarth taking the reins. Kalika is a risky bet, coming in at even longer odds of 23. The jockey and trainer stats don't particularly sing success, with Owens and Howarth struggling to make significant impacts in their recent outings. However, as is the thrill of maiden races, surprises can and do happen, making Kalika a curious watch if not the most confident pick. Our model favors Alterity with strong backing from a solid trainer and an up-and-coming jockey. As they say, in racing, nothing's certain but the excitement is guaranteed. Best of luck, bet wisely, and may your picks bring you joy at Newmarket this afternoon!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 19th July 2025

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Course SR 21.86% (from last 526 races)

Course & Distance SR 21.90% (from last 137 races)

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