Southwell (AW) 6:40 Result

Chantelle sets the strongest form and rating figures in the race - top-rated on 80 (4lb clear) with a first-time-visor booster after a consistent 1-1223 sequence that shows a mare in solid touch, running well each start without ever being far away. The Mark Prescott/Luke Morris combination is a proven, reliable stable partnership, and the addition of headgear (blinkers/visor) for the first time is a positive intent angle from a trainer who is expert at placing improving types. She has already won and been placed at similar class/distance, and at just 3yo she should still be progressing while carrying a fair weight of 135lbs, only 1lb off top-weight. Rivals like The Third Star and Great Mates are similarly rated but have had mixed recent form (finishing down the field last time), while Luminare, though weight-favoured off 77 with a lower mark, hasn't shown the same level of polish in a stronger grade. Borjina and Alterity are interesting have-not-fully-fired sorts but are 4-8lb behind on official figures and unproven to the point of taking on this well-tried filly at the trip. Standard AW ground and the mile trip look ideal for Chantelle given her sire Gleneagles' stock handle a mile well and her own form figures over C&D-type conditions. Overall, she looks the most complete and progressive filly in the race, with the visor an eye-catching stable move suggesting they expect a career-best.