Samra Star (19:00 Wolverhampton — Class 5 Fillies’ Handicap, 1m 142y AW)
A five-year-old bay mare trained by Linda Perratt and partnered tonight by Oisin Murphy — a major upgrade on the jockey who won on her at Musselburgh eleven days ago. Samra Star has been in outstanding form this summer, winning three of her last five starts including back-to-back victories at Ayr and Musselburgh in July and August. She returns to Wolverhampton tonight where she has a 40% course and distance record and won at 8/1 in February — this Tapeta track clearly suits her.
She goes in the hood as she has for all three wins this season, off a mark just 4lb higher than her last victory, and in a ten-runner Class 5 fillies’ handicap Murphy’s booking suggests connections are taking this very seriously indeed.
Verdict: Back to win — three wins in recent weeks, proven at course and distance, Oisin Murphy a powerful booking, and a mare at the very top of her game. 🏇
