The stands rail proved the place to be in the totesport EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Newbury as the field split in two, with Shane Kelly and Starlarks emerging on top.

William Knight's filly made virtually all from stall 10 draw and held on by a short head and a neck from Acquiesced and Evelyn May in the centre of the track.

Knight said of the 5-1 winner: "Shane said she jumped out well and he took her to the stands rail to switch her off so she wouldn't run too keen.

"That worked in our favour and Shane said she always had her head in front.

"I'll talk to the owners and hopefully try and find something at Goodwood for her, which is our local track."

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