Getaway To Cyprus EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

By the sprint sire Mehmas out of the mile-effective Shandra, she is a well-bought yearling with a pedigree suggesting 5f is her best trip; the trainer is currently out of form but has a first-run record worth respecting, so keep an eye on market moves.

Showed speed before tiring in a quality 2yo heat on debut — a class drop here is firmly in her favour; pedigree is built on pace, the dam was successful at Listed level, and the yard landed this contest last year. She is entitled to improve significantly.

Fourth on debut over this trip on the all-weather 40 days ago in what was an encouraging first showing, she has speed in her pedigree and should respond better with a more positive ride; improvement likely, and she warrants respect.

Showed better form when dropped in class on her second outing, beaten 5 lengths, having progressed from her debut; the hood goes on for the first time here and the pedigree suits this distance — the question is whether a third start brings the further improvement still needed.

Third earlier in the season hinted at ability, but beaten nine lengths in a novice last time and our figures place her near the foot of the market; speedy pedigree and experience over today's trip are in her corner, though more is still needed for her first success.