August 09 / 15.40 Newmarket (July)

15.40

Good

Newsells Park Stud Sweet Solera Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 5 runners
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Newsells Park Stud Sweet Solera Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi filly who didn't need too much encouragement to make a winning debut at Newmarket in May (6f, good to firm) when Midnight Tango was back in fourth; the runner-up was Eskimo Pie who was only 3l behind the top-class True Love in the Queen Mary; has been off a while (withdrawn from last month's Princess Margaret at Ascot) but she's very promising.
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7th

3

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newmarket

Dance To The Music

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Has raced only on ground firmer than good; two from two on home soil, namely wins at the Newmarket tracks, notably 7f Group 3; unlucky fourth, admittedly through her own doing, in Canadian Grade 1 over 1m since (might have won with a better start); remains of major interest.

11/2

1st

1

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Dance To The Music

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Dubawi filly who didn't need too much encouragement to make a winning debut at Newmarket in May (6f, good to firm) when Midnight Tango was back in fourth; the runner-up was Eskimo Pie who was only 3l behind the top-class True Love in the Queen Mary; has been off a while (withdrawn from last month's Princess Margaret at Ascot) but she's very promising.

11/10

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 51

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Still looked green when hitting the front at Ascot but won that 6f novice with a good bit in hand; has plenty to find according to Topspeed/RPR figures but is potentially useful; 15 days is a quick turnaround but the extra furlong won't be a bother as she should stay beyond this.
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10th

14

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Princess Petrol

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Went close in Group 3 Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last August and again ran well when fourth of five in Group 2 at Longchamp (1m, soft) in September; however, well beaten in Group 3/Listed races (7f/6f, good) on her two starts this spring and has to get back on track.

40/1

8th

6

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Goodwood

Princess Petrol

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Stylish winner of 6f Ascot novice in July and bettered that form when runner-up in the Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f) and fourth in a Longchamp Group 2 (1m) in the autumn; hooded for her reappearance but she beat only one home in Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury; headgear quickly dispensed with.

12/1

13th

7

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Princess Petrol

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Gained her novice win at Ascot (6f) then showed Group form that comprised a close second at Newmarket (7f) and fourth of five at Longchamp (1m); holds a respectable chance on bare ratings in first-time hood.

11/1

Form: 144

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Highly tried since her debut win on the AW, finishing fourth in the Chesham and the Group 2 Superlative Stakes over C&D; slightly worrying that she hung away her chance last time (signs of that the run before as well) but she's the standard-setter on form and this is her first assignment consigned to fillies; her yard has won this three times in seven years.
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3rd

18

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Venetian Lace

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Belied market position (rank outsider) by finishing second to Precise in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile over C&D but needs to prove she can back up that apparent improvement; may be flattered by her new rating and, combined with a record of 0-5 since debut success, doesn't look a solid contestant.

40/1

11

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newmarket

Venetian Lace

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Maintained her consistent level of form with close third to Dance To The Music in Newmarket Group 3; below par in the May Hill upped to 1m and may ideally need a return to shorter; quite exposed now anyway.

66/1

Form: 4124

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Confined to 6f thus far; came from well off the pace to nearly win a Listed race here (runner-up was second in last week's Molecomb) and under a more positive ride she was too free in the Princess Margaret; expect a return to patient tactics this time, especially upped to 7f; respected.
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2nd

8

(7)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Ascot

Midnight Tango

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Ran well in Listed/Group 3 company last summer following her maiden win at Hamilton and her two lesser efforts at the end of the campaign can both be excused; this free-going filly shouldn't mind the return to sprinting but she will need to raise her game a notch.

33/1

10th

5

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Midnight Tango

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Has Listed and Group 3 form, including at Newmarket, but seems to have stopped progressing; chance partly depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.

12/1

8

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:50 Haydock

Midnight Tango

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Holding her form well, fourth in fillies' Group 3 events on her last two outings; rallied over 7f at Newmarket four weeks ago, giving hope that she'll stay this extra furlong; should give her running but she's up against some unexposed colts.

11/1

Form: 1

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
The form of her debut win at Newbury (6f, good to firm; 14-1) is nothing to go wild about but winning newcomers from this yard usually turn out useful and her trainer has a good record in that maiden; couldn't be ruled out with this step up in trip highly likely to benefit.
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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

5th

9

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Newbury

Sapphire Steps

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Ready winner of a 6f fillies' maiden here on debut last July; came up short in stronger company in three subsequent runs (5f-7f); absent for 237 days and she returns in a warm handicap; stable also runs Tamashal.

33/1

9

(17)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Sapphire Steps

8st 12lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

BHA mark of 87 catches the eye but difficult to gauge what she's achieved in finishing well held in Group 3 (7f) and Listed (5f) races since her successful debut at Newbury, though does return to her winning trip here.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.60
Straight Forecast £21.76
Trifecta £48.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Venetian Lace

SPOTLIGHT:

Midnight Tango

NEWMARKET:

Dance To The Music

D Express:

Princess Petrol

Daily Mirror:

Princess Petrol

The Star:

Princess Petrol

TOPSPEED:

Venetian Lace

The Times:

Venetian Lace

The Sun:

Venetian Lace

POSTDATA:

Midnight Tango

LAMBOURN:

Midnight Tango

Telegraph:

Midnight Tango

The Guardian:

Dance To The Music

Daily Mail:

Dance To The Music

Daily Record:

Dance To The Music