August 20 / 16.25 Sandown

16.25

Good

Esher Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5346
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
RTV
View Course
Esher Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

Form: 6

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made late gains and more than hinted at ability when sixth of 15 on 7f Glorious Goodwood debut (good to firm) 23 days ago; likely improver.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

9

(9)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Chelsea Green

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

7f/1m winner; promising first attempt at 1m2f when third in a Listed event at Vichy in July but below that level over the same trip in Britain twice since; even a return to the French form won't be good enough; AW debut.

25/1

7th

4

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:32 Leicester

Chelsea Green

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

7f/1m winner; promising first attempt at 1m2f when third in a Listed event at Vichy in July and raced too freely with no cover when fourth at Newmarket (1m2f, good) recently on her return from two months off; can go well.

14/1

4th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newmarket

Chelsea Green

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final 110yds

4/1

6/1 (Won)

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal of the owner's 1m2f and 1m4f (Listed) winner (RPR 105) Fleur Forsyte; would very much enter the reckoning if the betting suggests she's fancied.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

29th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:58 Newmarket

Queen Fleur

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

steadied start, took keen hold, midfield and in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten, behind over 1f out (trainer's rep said filly was unsuited by the going which was officially described as soft and would prefer a quicker surface; vet reported that a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities)

4/1

1st

11

(3)

20th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Queen Fleur

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

slowly away, soon midfield, bit short of room and switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon hung right and ridden, ran on to lead inside final 110yds, kept on, joined post

6/1

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a half-sister to Oaks/King George winner Taghrooda; 15-2, didn't achieve that much when sixth of 14 on her 6f Yarmouth debut (good to firm) 17 days ago but she's entitled to progress, particularly now going up to 7f.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

17

(9)

27th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:40 Doncaster

Mubhijah

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

carried left start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders in centre of group

7/1

Form:

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
170,000euros breeze-up buy but never involved on her 7f Glorious Goodwood debut 23 days ago, with the reopposing Chelsea Green ahead in sixth.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(8)

6th Sep 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Leicester

Daydream Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, went second but no chance with winner inside final furlong

4/1

4th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Daydream Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final 110yds, not reach leaders

25/1

12th

4

(14)

28th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Goodwood

Daydream Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ralph Beckett

dwelt start, took keen hold, held up in rear, shaken up and hung right over 2f out, soon beaten

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns daughter of Churchill and the first foal of a 5f 2yo-winning half-sister to 1m2f 2yo Group 1 winner Wonderment; first 2yo runner of the season for her stable; would be a surprise winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(8)

4th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Newbury

Gentle Whinny

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Denis Coakley

0-6 in handicaps since winning 2yo novice race; however, ran encouragingly in first-time visor at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) most recently; could go well in the retained headgear.

12/1

5th

2

(7)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Gentle Whinny

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Her only win (eight races) came at Windsor (1m, good) in October 2022; little impact since, bleeding on final start last year (wore cheekpieces) and tailed off again on reappearance in April; visor is now applied.

10/1

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
22-1, beaten 11l but still showed promise when fourth of 15 on 7f Newbury debut (good to firm) last month; should improve for that experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orange Martini

9st 5lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Simon Hodgson

Showed promise in her younger days for Andrew Balding but little to get excited about in seven starts for current yard and she's now 0-14; look elsewhere.

66/1

8th

4

(5)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orange Martini

9st 5lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Simon Hodgson

Showed promise in her younger days for Andrew Balding but little to get excited about in seven starts for current yard and she's now 0-14; look elsewhere.

66/1

11th

5

(12)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Orange Martini

9st 4lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Simon Hodgson

slowly into stride, soon led, clear after 2f, much reduced lead over 5f out, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
62,000gns half-sister to four winners, including Wichita (7f including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 120); interesting newcomer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(1)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Beautiful Star

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

led, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong

10/1

5th

5

(6)

25th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beautiful Star

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

in rear

12/1

9th

4

(7)

9th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Beautiful Star

9st 5lb

J: Rafael Souza

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Failed to progress for Richard Hannon at up to an extended 1m; has been keeping on in her two races for this yard (7f/9.4f; new hood applied) and has possibilities should this set up for a closer.

12/1

11/1

Form: 46

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise when fourth of nine over 6f at Newmarket on debut, and the drop to 5f at Goodwood (again good to firm) next time was probably against her; still has untapped potential.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(11)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

15:11 Lingfield (AW)

Cruise

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ollie Sangster

edged right soon after start, raced wide, took keen hold, prominent

40/1

13th

11

(6)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Cruise

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ollie Sangster

Won at Newcastle when last seen eight weeks ago, taking her AW record to 2211; has weaker form figures (4686) on grass, albeit meeting some trouble on most recent attempt; may yet develop into an effective turf performer and can't be ruled out.

10/1

Form: 46

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
In top hands but achieved only modest form in two outings over 7f (turf/AW) at the start of the summer; Robert Havlin on leading stable's other runner and could only consider if the betting suggests improvement is expected back from a short break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(13)

20th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Sentimentality

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

slowly away, in rear, switched right 2f out, switched left over 1f out, some headway inside final furlong, made no impression

28/1

15/8

Form: 32

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Group-entered filly who has shown plenty of promise when placed in 6f events at Newbury (good) and Ascot (good to firm) in recent months; bred to stay 7f and is the one to beat with further improvement on the cards.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(1)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Aunt Violet

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

keen to post

20/1

5th

2

(5)

28th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket

Aunt Violet

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

dwelt start, in touch with leaders towards far side, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced and beaten, 2nd of 3 in group

16/1

1st

1

(6)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:25 Yarmouth

Aunt Violet

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

raced freely, prominent, pushed along and headway against near rail 2f out, ridden when switched left 1f out, hung left but led final 110yds, readily (trainer's rep could offer no explanation for the improved form shown)

9/4

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to winners Dream Castle (7f-1m1f including UAE Group 1; RPR 116) and With The Moonlight (1m-1m2f including AW 2yo/US turf Grade 1; 115); dam 5f-6f 2yo winner (including 5f Group 2; 111); makes obvious paper appeal for top stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(8)

20th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Catch A Star

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

slowly away, always towards rear

3/1

Form: 73

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't step up that much on her 6f turf debut when beaten just over 7l into third on AW at Lingfield (1m) 14 days ago; good chance we've yet to see the best of her but she'll need a decent chunk of improvement to go close.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(2)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tomouh Dubai

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Some ability in the second of three starts for Saeed bin Suroor last year but sold for 1,000gns in the summer and makes stable/handicap debut after 15 months off; best watched unless positive in the market.

20/1

12th

13

(5)

20th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Sandown

Tomouh Dubai

9st 2lb

J: Louis Steward

T: Saeed bin Suroor

took keen hold, prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakening when hung right over 1f out, soon eased (jockey said filly ran too free)

12/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,000gns daughter of Zoffany; stable not really known for first-time-out 2yo success and she's likely best watched on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(7)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

20:40 Epsom

Delightfully Yours

8st 4lb

J: Isobel Francis

T: Jim Boyle

dwelt start, in rear, headway and briefly led 8f out, soon headed and raced in second, lost second and outpaced 3f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out

66/1

10th

13

(7)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Epsom

Delightfully Yours

8st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Jim Boyle

No form claims after six races, in cheekpieces when up to 1m4f on latest (last of 12 for second run in succession); now sports a visor.

40/1

12th

11

(4)

6th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Delightfully Yours

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Unexposed after only five runs but was soundly beaten off basement marks in her two handicaps (both 1m2f); upped in trip with cheekpieces added today.

33/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aunt Violet

NEWMARKET:

Catch A Star

The Times:

Queen Fleur

The Guardian:

Cruise

Daily Mail:

Catch A Star

Daily Express:

Catch A Star

The Sun:

Catch A Star

RP Ratings:

Aunt Violet

TOPSPEED:

Aunt Violet

POSTDATA:

Aunt Violet

LAMBOURN:

Aunt Violet

Telegraph:

Aunt Violet

Daily Mirror:

Aunt Violet

The Star:

Aunt Violet

Daily Record:

Aunt Violet