400 Lingfield Emerson Cranes/ British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies Stakes Div 1

                                                              400 Lingfield

A really good looking midweek class 5 maiden on the all weather at Lingfield, with some promising types from big yards, some of whom having already shown decent form

Along Again- Sir Michael Stoute inmate who is bred for further, but finished a creditable second to the semi useful Majestic Alexander on debut. Drifted wildly that day, SP of 16/1 having been as short as 4/1 in places on the early markets, so it can be assumed she wasn't cherry ripe. With Ryan Moore taking over from James Doyle today, she must be considered a live chance

Cockney Belle- Cockney Rebel filly who has ran two respectable races to date. Improved to be third on second start, mixed messages from the form, but will likely need to improve again to take a hand here. Trainer hasn't really got going with his juveniles yet this term with just the solitary winner from 22 runners

Gender Agenda- Well related filly by Holy Roman Emperor. Her two runs to date came when her trainer was struggling for winners, has improved recently, so her performances can possibly be upgraded. Was well backed, went off at 7/1, on debut in a weak looking Newmarket maiden but found it all too much and was well beaten. Stepped up a furlong at Kempton next time, she improved to finish third, beaten 2.75 lengths, by the useful looking Feedyah. Has to prove she can be as effective at six but still a likely player

Hoku- Useful filly who is dropping in class having finished 8th in listed company last time out. Obviously well regarded early on, she went off a well backed 2/1 favourite on debut when a slow start scuppered her chance, eventually finishing third behind the useful Quator. Improved on that form next time when 2nd to Queen Mary flop Beldale Memory in a listed contest at York. Has to be respected dropping back into maiden class for a trainer who knows how to handle his juveniles. However the fact she finished further behind Disko last time than Cockney Belle did on the turf course here tempers enthusiasm somewhat.

Letthemusictakeus- Late foal from the Ralph Beckett stable. Her listed winning dam has already produced three winners at stud, including the group one winning miler Immortal Verse. Trainer has a smashing record with his two year old's here, having won this race twice in the past 4 years including with the useful Puff. It is hard not to be impressed with this one's credentials on paper. A very interesting newcomer

Much Promise- Out of a winner over 12 furlongs and a 1/2 sister to the recent Oaks winner Talent her pedigree would suggest stamina is likely to be her forte. However being by Invincible Spirit and also related to Skilful who showed his best form over 7 furlongs it is not inconceivable that she will have the pace for this trip on debut. Trainer hasn't had many juveniles out so far this year but is always respected in this sphere. Not without hope

Rosina Jay- Art Connoisseur filly whose dam won at 14 furlongs. Likely to need further on pedigree and isn't berthed well in stall 11. An unlikely winner of this on debut

Setai- Dubawi filly who is related to winners and cost connections £50,000. Was well touted on debut, going off at 5/1, but offered little encouragement in being beaten 16 lengths. Trainers often improve for their debut but it would take a leap of faith to see her contesting the finish today

Sing Out Sister- From the Mick Channon yard and who didn't shape without promise on debut when 6th. However this looks a stronger heat than that was and she will have to massively improve to win from the widest gate here

Talent Spotter- showed enough promise on debut to go off favourite last time out at Doncaster but failed to justify the market support when finishing a lacklustre 10th, beaten almost 8 lengths. Stable won this last year and their two year old's are flying but it is difficult to see this one enhancing those records today

Threetimesalady- Related to a few useful performers but lacked know how on debut when finishing a well beaten 8th. Likely to be seen to better effect in the future and looks a unlikely winner here

Verdict- A cracking maiden in which many can be given some sort of chance. I am going to take a chance on Gender Agenda who drops back in trip after her promising run at Kempton. Her pedigree suggests she will need further but she travelled nicely last time and it may just be that she was better for the experience she gained on debut. Her trainer is in much better form now and i think she could be the value play in this. Of the many dangers i like the debutant Letthemusictakeus who is certainly bred to be useful and whose trainer has a swell record at this track with his juveniles. Along Again is taken to finish in the frame, with Hoku and Much Promise also obvious dangers

1 Gender Agenda
2 Letthemusictakeus
3 Along Again