July 18 / 15.35 Newbury

15.35

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Watch Weekend Winners Powered By BetVictor EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Watch Weekend Winners Powered By BetVictor EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000gns yearling; fourth foal; dam a 7f 2yo/1m winner (RPR 89); stable won this in 2020 (newcomer) and 2022; betting to guide.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Sapphire Steps

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to add to her debut success at Newbury around this time last year and her fourth of nine at Newmarket (also 6f, good to firm), while respectable, will need building on.

20/1

4th

4

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Sapphire Steps

9st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Highly tried after a successful debut last year; never involved upped to 1m last time, having made a solid comeback over 7f, and the drop to sprinting would suggest stamina may have been the issue; one to consider down another 2lb.

8/1

8th

7

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Sapphire Steps

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Filly whose Newbury record features her debut success last July (6f) and creditable fifth on handicap/seasonal debut (7f, good; Class 2); in the mix, provided she stays this new trip.

14/1

2nd
10 (7)
Tarot

7/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal of a 7f/7.4f winner (RPR 93), herself closely related to multiple Group 1 winner Inspiral; stable in fine form and their 2yos are operating at a 33% strike-rate as of Thursday evening (6-18); market usually a good guide to their newcomers.
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6th

9

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Tarot

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Roger Varian

A promising challenge petered out in sole 7f run, on Kempton AW last September, and she was all the better for the return to 6f when winning there next time; never involved from a wide draw behind Ruby's Angel at Chester (6f) on May return and, although the run was probably needed, she still has to prove her stamina for this far; hood left off on last two starts, now refitted.

14/1

7th

3

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Tarot

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Placed in her first three 2yo starts; made all to win a 6f fillies' novice at Kempton when last seen in October; bred to carry on progressing and the second and third from that Kempton race won their next start; stall 11 makes life tough though.

8/1

9

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Tarot

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Varian

Went close at Newbury (6f, good to firm/good) in her first two starts and was a fair third when upped to 7f here last month; sets a clear standard on this drop back in trip and she's a major player from a good draw.

2/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
42,000gns breeze-up 2yo; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Rosario (Group-placed 5f including 2yo; RPR 101), Urban Sprawl (7f/1m including 2yo/AW; 98) and Dubai Hope (6f/7f AW; 95); dam smart and prolific Argentinian 5f performer (108); lots to like on paper and the stable won a division of this race 12 months ago with a smart filly.
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1st

8

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Moonshine

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Promise in her first three starts; off the mark at the fourth attempt when winning a small-field fillies' novice over C&D in March; no improvement for handicaps at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) six weeks ago but still ran to form; others perhaps better treated.

8/1

3rd

8

(8)

30th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:57 Yarmouth

Moonshine

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Second at 2-5 and evens after catching the eye on Newbury debut (finished third) but she made no mistake in a four-runner novice at Kempton (6f, AW) six weeks ago and the odds-on runner-up won next time; return to 7f looks in order and, although this handicap debut is more of a test, she seems to have a competitive mark.

3/1

1st

2

(2)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Moonshine

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Beaten into second at 2-5 and evens since catching the eye on Newbury debut (finished third) but she was unlucky not to win at Lingfield last month following 201 days off; this track should give her more time to find her stride; the one to beat.

5/4

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well backed ahead of her Newmarket debut four weeks ago (7f, good) but she was first off the bridle and then ran green under pressure, eventually beaten 9.75l at the finish; could leave that well behind but she will need to if she's to shake up the principals.
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6th

1

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Chepstow

Gnocchi

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Horton

Safely held in two AW handicaps this year (1m/1m2f) and now 0-6 overall; eased in grade for this turf return, though, and might be boosted by the first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

5th

9

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Lingfield (AW)

Gnocchi

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Horton

Ran as though something was amiss on nursery debut in the autumn (6f) but last month's reappearance at Kempton (1m) was not devoid of promise; upped in trip again here; not out of this if that recent run brought her on.

16/1

7th

8

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Gnocchi

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Failed to beat a rival on handicap debut (6f, turf) when last seen and is best watched unless the market suggests a bigger effort is likely.

20/1

Form: 3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not necessarily bred to sprint but she didn't see out 7f when third on her Yarmouth debut (good ground) two weeks ago; did shape well for a long way behind a well-backed winner there, however, and looks the pick of those with experience.
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1st

8

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:08 Newmarket (July)

Sing The Blues

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Martin Dunne

Won Goodwood novice (6f, good) in October for William Haggas and her handicap debut the following month can be written off (lame); joined her new yard for 6,000gns at the start of this month and best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

1st

5

(5)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:27 Goodwood

Sing The Blues

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Third on debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) in July; underwhelming favourite at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 15 days later but has had a break since and holds leading claims for her top yard if rediscovering her debut promise.

7/4

5th

8

(4)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Newbury

Sing The Blues

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Not necessarily bred to sprint but she didn't see out 7f when third on her Yarmouth debut (good ground) two weeks ago; did shape well for a long way behind a well-backed winner there, however, and looks the pick of those with experience.

13/8

12/1

Form: 44

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on last month's Chepstow debut (6f, good) by finishing fourth of nine over C&D two weeks ago (good to firm); may not come into her own until tackling 7f+ but she's likely to carry on progressing.
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6th

1

(8)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Newbury

Affran

9st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Ollie Sangster

Stepped up on last month's Chepstow debut (6f, good) by finishing fourth of nine over C&D two weeks ago (good to firm); may not come into her own until tackling 7f+ but she's likely to carry on progressing.

12/1

1

(7)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newbury

Affran

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

By Wootton Bassett out of 10.5f-1m6f winner (RPR 106); that points to longer trips but she did show significant ability when fourth of six in Chepstow maiden (6f, good; weak 10-1) 17 days ago; others in this have shown more.

16/1

1

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

15:00 Chepstow

Affran

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

First foal; dam 10.5f-1m6f winner (including Listed; RPR 106), sister to 1m4f Listed winner Baby Pink, half-sister to smart 1m-1m3f winner Christophermarlowe; probably won't be seen to best effect until tackling longer trips but riding arrangements suggests she's the pick of Ollie Sangster's three runners in this.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Isaac Shelby (6.5f/7f including 2yo Group 2; RPR 117) and Sirya Star (Italian 9.5f 2yo); dam unraced half-sister to US 1m6f Grade 2 winner Ramazutti; stable's 2yos usually better for a run.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

16:35 Salisbury

Eleanor Shelby

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Brian Meehan

Well beaten in two of her three races but the second here to Box Clever (7f, good to firm) offers hope off this mark now into nurseries.

10/1

1

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Eleanor Shelby

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Meehan

Never involved on Newbury debut (6f; 14-1) but she came on plenty for the run and the extra furlong when faring much better at Salisbury recently, travelling well but running green under pressure when a close second to the more experienced favourite; can improve further over 1m.

13/8

1

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 2

14:50 Salisbury

Eleanor Shelby

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

Half-sister to a dual 7f Group winner (including 2yo) for her stable; never landed a blow on debut at Newbury (6f) last month, but that was likely a solid maiden and she may well do better over this extra furlong with the experience under her belt.

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
57,000gns foal; first foal of a 5f winner (RPR 84), herself a half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Donjuan Triumphant; one of two newcomers for the stable.
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9

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

13:45 Southwell (AW)

Steelblue Ladybird

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

25-1 and never threatened in a 6f fillies' maiden at Newbury last month; has a useful sprinting pedigree and surprising if she couldn't do much better at some point.

12/1

8th

9

(2)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Newbury

Steelblue Ladybird

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rod Millman

57,000gns foal; first foal of a 5f winner (RPR 84), herself a half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Donjuan Triumphant; one of two newcomers for the stable.

25/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; closely related to 6f winner Dark Cloud Rising (including 2yo; RPR 93), half-sister to 4f-5f winner Albion Square (including 2yo/Australia; 94); dam 7f AW winner (86); in-form stable won a division of this race 12 months ago but not with a newcomer; betting to guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Entailed

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gemma Tutty

Unplaced in both nurseries for Andrew Balding and sold for 27,000gns last October; however, she was an encouraging third of 14 at 50-1 on her stable and seasonal debut at Thirsk (5f, good) four weeks ago and could build on that run today; one of two fillies for the yard; interesting contender.

12/1

3rd

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:07 Thirsk

Entailed

8st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Maiden winner but unplaced in two nurseries for Andrew Balding; sold for 27,000gns in October; looks up against it on her stable debut.

20/1

5

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Entailed

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

A Sandown maiden win over 5f was followed by a useful effort, beaten under 3l, in a Listed race at Newbury, but she has more to prove on 6f runs since, including on handicap debut latest; now has questions raised with cheekpieces fitted.

12/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000gns yearling; second foal of a 1m/8.5f turf winner in the US; should have a future but others may have her measure today.
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4th

8

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wondrous

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Michael Bell

Offered a bit more when fourth of six in a similar race at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; drop in trip/new headgear both possible avenues of improvement; check betting.

13/2

4th

6

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Wondrous

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Michael Bell

Struggled in three qualifying runs last year and same story when tailed-off on handicap debut at Ripon (1m, good) last month; may have needed that run but she needs a transformation on this return to 6f.

7/1

9th

4

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Wondrous

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Beat only a couple home in three qualifying runs over 6f last year but rates a potential improver now handicapping over a longer trip on her return; market support would look significant.

4/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to winners Rosy Affair (5f/6f; RPR 95), Cuban Mistress (5f 2yo including Listed; 92), Triple Spear (5f including 2yo; 85) and Adaay Secret (Italian 6f-10.5f); dam 5f 2yo winner (82); hooded for debut; others have stronger credentials for a stable also represented by Steelblue Ladybird.
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4

(1)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

15:32 Lingfield (AW)

Real Romance

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Bred to be a speedy 2yo; dropped out tamely after racing too freely in the lead at Newbury (6f, good to firm; hooded) last month but this race is weaker and the drop in trip looks the right move.

25/1

11th

6

(10)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Newbury

Real Romance

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Seventh foal; half-sister to winners Rosy Affair (5f/6f; RPR 95), Cuban Mistress (5f 2yo including Listed; 92), Triple Spear (5f including 2yo; 85) and Adaay Secret (Italian 6f-10.5f); dam 5f 2yo winner (82); hooded for debut; others have stronger credentials for a stable also represented by Steelblue Ladybird.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £143.50
Straight Forecast £129.02
Trifecta £1357.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Sing The Blues

SPOTLIGHT:

Moonshine

LAMBOURN:

Entailed

Telegraph:

Tarot

D Express:

Sapphire Steps

Daily Mail:

Moonshine

NEWMARKET:

Sing The Blues

The Times:

Sing The Blues

The Guardian:

Sing The Blues

Daily Mirror:

Sing The Blues

The Sun:

Sing The Blues

The Star:

Sing The Blues

Daily Record:

Sing The Blues