Expect Dawn to light up Wolverhampton

SHIMMERING DAWN can strike under cover of darkness in the Get Your Ladbrokes Daily Odds Boost Fillies’ Conditions Stakes at Wolverhampton.

The floodlights will be in full effect by the time today’s fast-track qualifier takes place, and Shimmering Dawn has all the right credentials to put her rivals in the shade.

James Tate’s mare arrives in fine form for her Dunstall Pa r k debut, having prevailed narrowly but with great determination in a similar race at Lingfield last time out.

That was her first attempt over this sevenfurlong trip since her brief juvenile campaign in autumn 2018, and it appeared to suit ideally.

She had previously earned her current rating of 99 with a convincing victory over six at Chelmsford in September and, although she then could not quite get to grips with Listed Lingfield opposition at that distance next time, she has much in her favour again here.

On official figures, she is well clear of her rivals, so as long as she performs close to her best, the rest of the field must step up markedly to get close.

SELECTIONS FAKENHAM:

12.25 Ripper Roo, 12.55 Fresh New Dawn, 1.25 Not A Role Model, 1.55 Episode, 2.25 Cristal Spirit, 2.55 Chimes Of Dylan, 3.25 Harde Fashion.

LINGFIELD: 12.10 Noble Queen, 12.40 Mutahamisa, 1.10 Lihou, 1.40 Dynali, 2.10 Too Friendly, 2.40 Arabescato, 3.10 Cafe Sydney, 3.40 Catbird Seat. WOLVERHAMPTON: 3.50 Dubai Paradise, 4.20 First Excel, 4.50 Inevitable Outcome, 5.20 Lleyton, 5.50 Richard R H B, 6.20 SHIMMERING DAWN (NAP), 6.50 Big Kitty, 7.20 Critical Thinking, 7.50 Barrington.

DOUBLE: Lihou and Shimmering Dawn.