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Last week's horses to follow, including a €340,000 Kodiac filly who won on debut

Among this week's names is a filly going places fast, one who had earned the 'promising' tag when winning on her debut and followed that up with a 'did well in the circumstances' success at York's Ebor meeting.

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Did well in the circumstances

Haskoy
First, York, August 18

A 'promising' wide-margin all-weather winner on debut, turned in a much-improved display in this much stronger event, despite hanging left (through greenness). She made up plenty of ground and this physically imposing type can take another rise in grade.

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Shimmering Sands
First, Leicester. August 18

Is well in front of his mark, as he met all sorts of trouble just past the 2f marker and still won readily.

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Get Shirty
Fifth, York, August 20

Is a bit better than the bare facts suggest, given he fared best of those held up. He goes particularly well on soft ground and this versatile sort is capable of winning in Listed (again) or minor Group company.

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Others of note

Euchen Glen
Seventh, York, August 20
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Heartrate
Seventh, Naas, August 21
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Eyecatcher

Vega Sicilia
Third, Kempton, August 16

Well beaten on debut in June, caught the eye, dropped in trip on this all-weather debut and first start for a new stable, faring the best of those to come from off the pace. This was a step up on form and, although this wasn't a strong race, he pulled clear of the rest and will likely do better back over 1m2f in handicaps.

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Arab Cinder
Fourth, Chelmsford, August 16

Was up in trip on this debut for new connections and finished well after getting outpaced. There's a race in her if she builds on this.

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Virgo
Third, Wolverhampton, August 17

Put in an eyecatching effort, running on strongly from an unpromising position in the straight. Regularly campaigned at 1m2f and beyond, he found this just on the sharp side and looks handicapped to score once returning to further.

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Mise En Scene
Sixth, Sandown, August 20

Has contested three Group 1s since winning her first two starts as a two-year-old, but given another three-month break since finishing down the field on her return in the Irish 1,000 Guineas. She took an age to get going, but was finishing better than anything outside of the winner and is one to watch out for.

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The Penny
Third, Curragh, August 20

Was an eyecatcher under a 10lb claimer. She's now due a handicap mark and looks one to keep in mind.

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Lumiere Rock
Fourth, Naas, August 21

The pick of the paddock, she fell out of the stalls on this debut and was playing catch-up the whole way. She was never close enough to challenge but she really got into gear late on. By Saxon Warrior, she has a real middle-distance pedigree and looks to have any amount of potential.

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Bonny Power
Sixth, Naas, August 21

Finished nicely after being short of room and is one to keep in mind now that she gets a mark.

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Others of note

Escape Free
Fifth, Wolverhampton, August 16
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Makanah
Fifth, York, August 17
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Unplugged
Sixth, Wolverhampton, August 17
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Single Track Mind
Eighth, York, August 19
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Baltic Voyage
Fourth, York, August 19
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Al Marmar
Fifth, York, August 19
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La Mia Dutchessa
Third, Wolverhampton, August 19
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Nostringsattached
Fifth, Curragh, August 20
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Promising

Richard Hannon: trainer of first-time-out winner Magical Sunset
Richard Hannon: trainer of first-time-out winner Magical SunsetCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Magical Sunset
First, Windsor, August 15

Wasn't best away on this racecourse debut, but she picked up well when switched to the outside. A €340,000 sister to a 7f-1m winner and a half-sister to two more including Hey Jonesy (Group-placed 6f; RPR 112), this Kodiac filly holds entries in the Mill Reef and Cheveley Park and is worth a go in something better.

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Sakheer
Second, Windsor, August 15

Was expected to run a big race on debut according to the market, but was soon up against it following a tardy start from his wide draw and did well to get as close as second to Magical Sunset. A €550,000 half-brother to two winners including Lemista (1m-9.4f including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 107), he holds entries in the Mill Reef and Middle Park and should be a different proposition next time.

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Others of note

Hi Royal
Third, York, August 19
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Gentle Whinny
Fifth, Sandown, August 20
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