July 13 / 14.55 Southwell (AW)

14.55

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Have A Happy Retirement Derek Thompson EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Band D) (GBB) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £11880
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Have A Happy Retirement Derek Thompson EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Band D) (GBB) (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed clear promise with her fifth of 12, keeping on nicely, in 6f contest at Salisbury; half-sister to a useful sort who registered an AW win on second 2yo start; interesting with improvement on the cards.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(8)

18th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perfect Location

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Tom Ward

Won on her second start, at Southwell (6f, AW) last July; shaped as if needing the run on her return when sixth of eight at Kempton (6f, AW) last month before finishing runner-up back there in first-time tongue-tie (retained); steps up in trip and should not be far away.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Perfect Location

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

A fair 6f winner at two; not disgraced after seven months off when a fading sixth in C&D handicap 22 days ago; can take a step forward with a tongue tie now added.

7/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 9

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field, beaten about 6l, in 6f maiden at Yarmouth; perhaps one for nurseries later on.
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5th

9

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Startled Lady

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Has made the frame six times but remains a maiden; needs to show a shade more in order to bag her first win.

8/1

3rd

12

(2)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:47 Windsor

Startled Lady

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Showed bright speed from the rail draw over C&D last July, eventually finishing third of 12; not exactly progressive but she looks likely to have a say again following a creditable runner-up finish on Lingfield AW (7f) last month now back at 6f.

3/1

2nd

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Startled Lady

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Came closest to a win when a neck runner-up on Southwell AW (6f) last July but she didn't have the clearest of runs when finishing fourth of 14 in a C&D handicap (first-time hood) in October; needs a bit more but that's on the cards.

9/2

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11/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 53

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in sprint maidens on turf, finishing fifth at Yarmouth then third at Beverley, beaten about 4l both times; frame possibilities, provided she transfers the form to AW.
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7

(18)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:12 Newmarket

Elara May

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Philip McBride

Improved her record to 4-8 when making all in a Chelmsford nursery (5f, AW) three weeks ago; has a good attitude but she looks fairly exposed now and this is a tough task back up in trip.

14/1

7

(18)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:12 Newmarket

Elara May

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Philip McBride

Improved her record to 4-8 when making all in a Chelmsford nursery (5f, AW) three weeks ago; has a good attitude but she looks fairly exposed now and this is a tough task back up in trip.

14/1

1st

1

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Elara May

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Philip McBride

Held off this mark over 6f when bidding for a turf four-timer but remains of interest returned to shorter, being 3-3 in 5f handicaps.

13/2

11/4

Form: 2552 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Close second in two of her four turf starts, including at Nottingham (upped to 6f) latest when beaten by a subsequent scorer, pair clear; the pick on form and suitably bred (dam AW winner).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Arduis Invicta

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Craig Lidster

It's possible 6f suits better but some of last autumn's good nursery/Listed form came at 5f and she was beaten only 2l from a wide draw when sixth of 12 at Chester (6f, good) last Wednesday; not ruled out each-way.

14/1

6th

9

(13)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:40 Chester

Arduis Invicta

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Campaigned at Listed level, with mixed results, since scoring off 13lb lower in last handicap attempt; peak figure may not be reliable and she needs to prove current mark is appropriate.

16/1

11th

9

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Arduis Invicta

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Craig Lidster

Two 5f wins last year; seemed to excel herself in Listed company at Ayr in September and Redcar one month later; even those efforts need leaving well behind if she is to take this.

33/1

Form: 4

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,200gns purchase who was the rank outsider in a field of seven at Thirsk (6f) but showed some ability with fourth-place finish; whether she can progress much remains to be seen.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

3

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Queen Leila

9st 4lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: Noel C Kelly

Encouraging second over 7f here in January; below form in two subseqeunt starts; well-backed and fared better ridden more positively 13 days ago when beaten 2.75l into fourth by Royal County Glory; on an okay mark but step up to 1m not guaranteed to suit.

7/1

4th

13

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Queen Leila

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Noel C Kelly

Second over C&D in January when well fancied to improve on her moderate 1m nursery form; reportedly got upset in the stalls when out of the money here in February, no apparent excuse last time; confidence dented by that run, but worth a market check.

6/1

8th

9

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Queen Leila

8st 12lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: Noel C Kelly

Has been running over longer distances; second over 7f on penultimate outing seemed promising; place chance if reproducing that form; reportedly became upset in the stalls last time and never got close enough to challenge.

6/1

Form: 55

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posted fifth-place finishes over 6f at Chelmsford (AW) and Chepstow; has something to find but pedigree suggests she should do better, being out of a prolific winner for her owners.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

1

(11)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:30 Windsor

Sunshine And Roses

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Nine-race maiden who has frame possibilities provided the pick of her AW form is transferred back to turf on seasonal debut.

7/1

3rd

9

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sunshine And Roses

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Respectable efforts on last two starts (both races have thrown up winners) and well drawn for one who can make the running; interesting back over 7f on this handicap debut.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ubettabelieveit half-sister to 7.4f winner Gloriously Sassy (RPR 77), out of 1m4f-2m scorer (including AW; 87); one of several newcomers in the field; check the betting.
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4th

5

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Leicester

Fille Imbassee

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

1m AW win for Marco Botti in January; promising start for new stable in March but backward steps twice since and she was well beaten on her turf debut last month; others are stronger.

14/1

10th

12

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

16:45 Musselburgh

Fille Imbassee

8st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Won on nursery debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) in January on final start for Marco Botti; however, she needs to produce more than she's managed this spring on her first two outings for this yard; turf debut.

20/1

4th

4

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fille Imbassee

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won a Lingfield nursery (1m, AW) for Marco Botti in January but she was well held in third of six on her stable debut here (8.6f) last month; that took her record to to 1-6 and she needs more progress to defy this mark.

8/1

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cotai Glory half-sister to winners Galileo Glass (6f-1m including 2yo/AW; RPR 79), Son Of Wind (5f AW 2yo; 72) and Bojink (6f 2yo; 56); dam 5f scorer (including 2yo; 92); likely type on breeding.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:40 Carlisle

What A Tahoo

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

0-7 but she ran her best race yet when third at Ripon (6f, good) 12 days ago; could be in the shake-up if confirming that promise.

4/1

3rd

9

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Ripon

What A Tahoo

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

She has run to a modest level in her six starts on AW, showing best form when fourth at Newcastle in February (6f); hopes rest on the switch to turf giving her a lift.

25/1

4th

10

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

What A Tahoo

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best effort when fourth at Newcastle on handicap debut and most recent 6f attempt; could go well, returned to this distance.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutante by Coulsty; dam unraced half-sister to winners Meleagros (1m4f Group 3) and St Andrews (1m Listed), out of 6f/7f 2yo scorer; market informative.
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3rd

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:43 Catterick

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Ellison

5f AW winner who has been placed over 5f and 6f on turf; beaten just 1l from the same mark at Nottingham (6f, good) but well below that level when back there over 5f (good) latest; not ruled out.

7/2

6th

8

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:35 Nottingham

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Record is only 1-18 but she got back near her best when a rallying second behind Tickettothestars here (6f, good) two weeks ago; should be unfazed by this drop back in trip and has claims off only 1lb higher than last time.

5/1

2nd

4

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:55 Nottingham

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Record is only 1-18 and she looks fairly exposed, at least on AW; placed in two of her three turf runs (maiden/novice company).

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
23,000gns foal, 10,000gns 2yo; A'Ali half-sister to 7f AW/7.4f turf 2yo winner Liberty Bird (RPR 72), out of German 7f Listed scorer (95); yard has respectable record with 2yos at Southwell; interesting debutante.
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9

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Arctic Ali

8st 12lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Beaten a long way at Beverley (5f; 16-1) but the ground was soft and she's now hooded.

50/1

11

(7)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Beverley

Arctic Ali

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

23,000gns foal, 10,000gns breeze-up 2yo; third foal; half-sister to 7f AW/7.4f turf 2yo winner Liberty Bird (RPR 72); dam German 7f Listed winner (95), out of maiden half-sister to 7f 2yo winner Screen Star (dam of Cheveley Park winner Lumiere); sire A'Ali should inject some speed into the mix and she needs checking in market on debut.

12/1

1

(6)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Arctic Ali

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

23,000gns foal, 10,000gns 2yo; A'Ali half-sister to 7f AW/7.4f turf 2yo winner Liberty Bird (RPR 72), out of German 7f Listed scorer (95); yard has respectable record with 2yos at Southwell; interesting debutante.

11/2

Form: 8

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings the worst form, having trailed home last of eight (slowly away, always behind) in 5f maiden at Hamilton.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

5

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Resdev Kisses

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Whiff of promise for the Easterbys but she has been well beaten in four starts for her new stable; difficult to recommend.

33/1

11th

10

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Resdev Kisses

9st 0lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Micky Hammond

Eight-race maiden who didn't show a great deal in three 5f nurseries for Micky Hammond in the autumn; tries a new trip today; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Resdev Kisses

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Couple of fourth-place finishes since handicapping; ties in with No Claims Bonus on C&D form last time (final run for the Easterbys).

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £92.00
Straight Forecast £81.71
Trifecta £426.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Perfect Location

RP RATINGS:

Arduis Invicta

NEWMARKET:

Elara May

The Sun:

Arctic Ali

D Express:

Sunshine And Roses

The Times:

Elara May

LAMBOURN:

Perfect Location

Telegraph:

Perfect Location

The Star:

Perfect Location

POSTDATA:

Arduis Invicta

Daily Mirror:

Arduis Invicta

Daily Record:

Arduis Invicta