Adam Williams presents his prediction for the Newmarket bet365 Fillies' Mile (Group 1, 1m, 2yo) horse racing event.
The unbeaten Desert Flower from Godolphin currently leads as the public's favourite. Charlie Appleby's charge has clinched two handicaps and made an immediate impact in Group 2 company, triumphing in the May Hill Stakes over 8f, where she outpaced January.
January, prior to her second-place finish, had four starts, winning two of them. Her latest outing may have lowered her chances, but with Ryan Moore, she remains Aidan O'Brien's top pick. However, our selection is Dreamy, American Pharoah’s daughter, who has only two races—both victories. It's also worth noting O'Brien's third runner, Ballet Slippers, who has shown steady improvement with a third, a second, and finally a win in a Novice Stakes over a mile on soft ground.
Tabiti, from Ralph Beckett's stable, claimed a Group 3 victory a month ago, following a maiden win. However, the daughter of Kingman is yet to race beyond 7f, leaving questions about her ability to handle the step up in distance.
