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Alseyoob takes Group One challenge in Fillies’ Mile

Alseyoob will step up in grade for the bet365 Fillies’ Mile at Newmarket on Friday.

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COMMISSIONING. Picture: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images

The Lope De Vega filly caught the eye when accounting for Aidan O'Brien's Red Riding Hood in a fillies' novice event at Ascot last time out, a second victory to add to her debut success in July.

Her latest assignment represents a steep upgrade, but trainer Ismail Mohammed is hopeful his runner can hold her own.

"It is a big jump, but I hope she will show what we think of her," he said.

"This has been the plan and then maybe she will go to America.

"She is amazing, we've worked her a few times and she's working very well.

"I know there are some good fillies in the race, but then there are only eight.

"She has a very good draw in stall two, we just hope that we don't get too much rain."

Commissioning heads the market for John and Thady Gosden, a lightly-raced youngster who is unbeaten in two starts, taking a July course novice in convincing style before landing the Rockfel Stakes on the Rowley Mile last month.

A step up to both Group One level and a one-mile trip now beckons for the daughter of Kingman, who has been declared alongside seven rivals.

Amongst them is Harry Dunlop's Polly Pott, a Muhaarar filly who has won each of her last four outings – a winning streak that culminated in a Group Two victory in Doncaster's May Hill Stakes.

Karl Burke has a pair of entrants in Novakai and Bright Diamond, the former finishing runner-up behind Polly Pott on Town Moor.

Richard Hughes' runner, Sparkling Beauty, was also a Group Two runner-up when last seen, coming home two lengths behind the winner in the Prix du Calvados.

Charlie and Mark Johnston's Ferrari Queen was fifth in the May Hill and a prior Listed runner-up, with the O'Brien-trained Library the sole Ballydoyle contender.


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