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BetGoodwin Height Of Fashion Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 1m 1f 197y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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BetGoodwin Height Of Fashion Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 31 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recorded a game front-running success at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) four weeks ago, building on her debut effort; bred to do much better still, being from a good family that has served her connections well; one to consider.
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1st

10

(6)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:15 Goodwood

Victoria Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Recorded a game front-running success at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) four weeks ago, building on her debut effort; bred to do much better still, being from a good family that has served her connections well; one to consider.

10/1

1st

10

(6)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:15 Goodwood

Victoria Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Recorded a game front-running success at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) four weeks ago, building on her debut effort; bred to do much better still, being from a good family that has served her connections well; one to consider.

10/1

1st

8

(3)

27th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Wetherby

Victoria Harbour

8st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

took keen hold early, made virtually all, soon pestered, ridden and led clearly when edged left over 1f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, gamely

16/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 21-3

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Promise on soft ground last September featured a Haydock win; ran well on bare figures at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance, despite the race not panning out favourably (winner dictated); remains of interest.
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2nd

11

(13)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Music Piece

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Soft-ground 2yo winner last September who has been consistent in defeat this season over 1m2f-1m6f; none of those 2025 races were on soft but latest was on good to soft; perhaps a return to the mud would boost her cause.

7/1

6

(11)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Music Piece

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Soft-ground 2yo winner last September who has been consistent in defeat this season over 1m2f/1m4f (good/good to firm); her dam stayed well and it's possible this step up in trip will prompt some improvement.

9/1

6

(6)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Music Piece

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

2yo soft-ground winner and beaten a neck in Goodwood Listed race (1m2f, good) in May; unable to muster a telling challenge in 1m4f/1m2f handicaps in her two starts since, which were creditable runs on the figures but show that she needs a fair bit better.

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 61-32

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sound efforts in handicaps at Wetherby (7f) and Haydock (1m) this season, taking form figures to 6132; however, faces a stiffer assignment on these terms upped in distance/class.
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12th

11

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Never Let Go

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Twice runner-up in Listed company, the latest at Kempton (1m, AW) in March; has failed to beat a rival in two starts since, though the very soft ground may have counted against her at Longchamp (1m) last time; can be given a chance on these terms if rediscovering her best form.

8/1

6th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Never Let Go

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Won the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot last summer; runner-up in Listed events in two of her three runs since but she chased home a rival with a BHA rating of 94 at Kempton last month and this is a much tougher test; down the list.

12/1

2nd

8

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:13 Kempton (AW)

Never Let Go

9st 2lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Ran on well to win the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot last summer; ended that campaign with two fair runs in Listed company; others have stronger form claims but she has only had eight starts and could progress again this year.

12/1

8/1

Form: 1-15

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in similar event at Newmarket (1m2f) on 1,000 Guineas day; however, she was 2-2 previously (both wins on Kempton AW) and is in excellent hands so may do better still; not written off.
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4th

9

(3)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:15 Goodwood

Trad Jazz

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Comfortably held in similar event at Newmarket (1m2f) on 1,000 Guineas day; however, she was 2-2 previously (both wins on Kempton AW) and is in excellent hands so may do better still; not written off.

8/1

Form: 1-43 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Stablemate of Queen Of Thieves; recorded an AW success in sole 2yo outing; has carried head high and failed to make the expected progress in two runs this term; however, first-time headgear may prove beneficial.
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8th

8

(6)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Newmarket (July)

Star Of Light

8st 13lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

She can race awkwardly but kept on for fifth, beaten only about 3l, in a Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good) in May and got back on the scoresheet with narrow handicap win at Newbury (1m5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; further improvement is necessary but her dam won the Irish Oaks and her stable has won four of the last ten runnings of this race; one of two for yard.

12/1

6

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Star Of Light

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won on sole 2yo outing; carried head high when failing to live up to expectations on first two 3yo starts (1m2f/1m4f) but cheekpieces seemed to help in a 1m2f Listed race at Goodwood (20-1) on latest outing and she has made some progress in form terms; needs better still on this handicap debut over new trip but she's a lightly raced 3yo who should have more to offer.

3/1

5th

8

(2)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:15 Goodwood

Star Of Light

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: John & Thady Gosden

Stablemate of Queen Of Thieves; recorded an AW success in sole 2yo outing; has carried head high and failed to make the expected progress in two runs this term; however, first-time headgear may prove beneficial.

8/1

Form: 5-317

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Finished last of seven in the Cheshire Oaks but was perhaps feeling the effects of a busy spell (that was her third start in just under four weeks); scored by a wide margin at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) the time before and this sister to Cracksman retains potential.
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4th

1

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:20 Salisbury

Queen Of Thieves

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Unable to make a significant impact in three Listed races since winning four-runner Yarmouth maiden (11.5f, good to firm) by 11l in April and now quite tricky to weigh up; drops in grade and sports first-time cheekpieces for this handicap debut.

7/2

10th

9

(1)

8th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Queen Of Thieves

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sister to top-class Cracksman; improved to win a maiden at Yarmouth (11.4f, good to firm) in April by 11l; last of seven in the Cheshire Oaks but 3l sixth of nine over C&D (good) in another Listed race 15 days ago registered her highest rating and she kept on well; needs better still.

10/1

6th

6

(7)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:15 Goodwood

Queen Of Thieves

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Finished last of seven in the Cheshire Oaks but was perhaps feeling the effects of a busy spell (that was her third start in just under four weeks); scored by a wide margin at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) the time before and this sister to Cracksman retains potential.

7/2

Form: 93-164

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Exposed filly who has registered her wins in 7f seller and 1m handicap; has the worst chance at the weights in this hotter company and also has stamina to prove back up in distance.
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6th

5

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Manila Thriller

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Channon

Hasn't threatened another success since getting up late on at Windsor in July (1m2f, good to firm; other wins on good); coming back in grade can help, though.

12/1

7th

7

(3)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Manila Thriller

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Channon

Recorded her third win when swooping late at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month but she's not got involved in two subsequent runs; needs to step up again and she wouldn't want this to be tactical.

12/1

11

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chepstow

Manila Thriller

8st 3lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jack Channon

Knocking at the door prior to winning in small field at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; soundly beaten fourth at Sandown since but that wasn't run to suit her hold-up style; this 3yo has an each-way chance.

20/1

Form: 1-

Last run: 233 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism in 2yo novice event at Salisbury (1m, heavy; edged ahead close home) that her trainer has won several times, most notably with high-class Bluestocking; brings potential and looks interesting.
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6th

5

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Perfect Your Craft

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

3-6 for Ralph Beckett, including a 1m4f handicap win at Newmarket last October on good ground (previous wins were on heavy and good to soft); similar form this season in Ireland over 1m2f, 1m4f and 1m6f for new yard, without a win but the last two of those assignments were Group 3 (with cheekpieces enlisted) and she has a similar form chance to most in this line-up.

18/1

3rd

6

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Perfect Your Craft

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Winner of three of her six races for Ralph Beckett; purchased for 300,000gns and cracking effort on seasonal return/stable debut when just denied in 1m2f Curragh premier handicap in May; didn't land a blow but not beaten far in Group 3 Munster Oaks latest (first-time cheekpieces) so not one to dismiss lightly.

11/2

5th

6

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:48 Cork

Perfect Your Craft

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Winner of three of her six races for Ralph Beckett; purchased for 300,000gns and posted a cracking effort on seasonal return/stable debut when keeping on well over 1m2f in a big-field premier handicap at the Curragh, denied by a nose; enters Group 3 company for the first time but worthy of consideration with improvement; cheekpieces go on.

5/1

7/2

Form: 1-6

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Posted a very solid win at Yarmouth (good to soft) in sole 2yo start, the next two home being subsequent dual scorers (including in Nell Gwyn); could have done with stronger pace in AW event (again over 1m) on reappearance; this Ghaiyyath filly commands respect with progress still likely.
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2nd

6

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Rhapsody

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won debut on good to soft, no impression in her one race on soft; 1m1f handicap winner here last September and, having finished well for fourth of 24 over 1m this season at Royal Ascot, she ran on into second of eight when trying 1m2f again in Group 3 at the Curragh on latest outing; races a bit freely but her dam was pretty useful at this trip; each-way form chance.

6/1

2nd

6

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Rhapsody

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

British raider is 2-6, her wins coming last season in a Yarmouth novice and a class 4 handicap at York off 83; signed off with a Listed third in Italy and ran a blinder on her seasonal return in the Kensington Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot when not getting the clearest of runs; her official rating of 92 may underestimate her and she could outrun her likely odds.

12/1

4th

9

(25)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Rhapsody

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Back on the up with a comfortable York handicap win (1m1f, good) off 9lb lower last September and ended her campaign with a good third of nine in 1m Listed race in Italy; has raced only on good or softer when on turf; lightly raced enough to think she may have more to offer this season.

14/1

Non-runners

Janey Mackers

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £89.80
Straight Forecast £71.29
Trifecta £620.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Music Piece

SPOTLIGHT:

Rhapsody

The Times:

Trad Jazz

TOPSPEED:

Never Let Go

Daily Mail:

Star Of Light

The Star:

Janey Mackers

The Guardian:

Perfect Your Craft

The Sun:

Victoria Harbour

POSTDATA:

Music Piece

LAMBOURN:

Music Piece

D Express:

Music Piece

Daily Mirror:

Music Piece

Daily Record:

Music Piece

NEWMARKET:

Rhapsody

Telegraph:

Trad Jazz