Her father is Invincible Army, a sprinter who was quick, tough, and consistent during his racing days, and who has made a promising start as a stallion. Her mother is by Mayson, another speed-bred sire with a strong record of producing sharp, precocious horses — the kind that hit the ground running as youngsters rather than needing time to mature. In short, 00may Girl is built, on paper at least, for early pace. Whether that translates to the track is what today is all about.
What does give genuine confidence is the training operation behind her. Clive Cox is based in Lambourn, one of Britain's most respected racing villages, and his yard has sent out 48 winners already this season — a figure that reflects not just quality horses but a team that knows how to have them ready to run. Cox has a long record of producing well-prepared two-year-olds, so when one of his juveniles steps out for the first time, it tends to be because they are ready, not just making up the numbers. For 00may Girl, that counts for something.