August 22 / 16.10 York

16.10

Good To Firm

Assured Data Protection EBF Fillies’ Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Assured Data Protection EBF Fillies’ Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: -26204

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-11 since winning on debut last May but has often run well and she fared best of those ridden patiently when a close fourth of 14 off this mark at Glorious Goodwood last time (1m2f, good; unraced on faster); in the mix.
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9th

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Naas

Akecheta

8st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Two wins on heavy ground, a Tipperary maiden and a conditions race at Gowran last September; yet to win a handicap and out of sorts on last two runs at Gowran; coming down the weights but others arrive in better form.

16/1

7th

5

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Akecheta

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Both wins have come on soft to heavy ground, including a conditions race over C&D last September; handles quicker conditions but this year's form has not been her best; heavy defeat over 9.5f here on latest; others arrive in better fettle.

14/1

7th

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Akecheta

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy-ground win in a conditions race at this venue (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap; well supported in three of her four races this term, including the Irish Lincoln; has not run to expectations; new headgear combination tried.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 951406 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
5yo who has a 7-22 strike-rate and showed career-best form when winning a six-runner handicap at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) in May; ran okay at Ascot last time and might appreciate this drop back in trip but she's now starting to look exposed and could be vulnerable in this competitive race.
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8th

2

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Ciara Pearl

10st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won a Nottingham handicap over 1m2f on third start last season (good to firm); several good runs without winning after that; lacks a recent run and seems high enough in the ratings at present.

16/1

1

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 2

16:35 Nottingham

Ciara Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Narrowly made all over C&D in May off 3lb lower; inconsistent since, wearing cheekpieces on last four outings, but she appeared to run very well from off the pace when 66-1 in a Listed race on latest outing; back up 3lb but considered for a place.

11/1

5th

3

(9)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Ciara Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made all to win a Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good to firm) in May; came up short in two previous attempts at Listed level, though; inconsistent in cheekpieces on last three starts; soft ground no bother but plenty to find.

50/1

Form: -30590 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on AW form as recent as January; however, she hasn't been at the top of her game on her four starts since April (AW/turf) and needs something extra if she's to capitalise on this mark.
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3rd

3

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Power Of Destiny

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Has finished out of the frame in her last five outings, but is back off the same mark as when successful over C&D last November; needs a resurgence but that's not out of the question, especially if responding positively to the first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

3

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Power Of Destiny

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Well handicapped on AW form as recent as January; however, she hasn't been at the top of her game on her four starts since April (AW/turf) and needs something extra if she's to capitalise on this mark.

12/1

5

(11)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Power Of Destiny

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

Trained by Sir Michael Stoute when pipped in this race last year on handicap debut; made a successful start for Ralph Beckett on AW in November and went close in January (2lb lower today); however, she's not beaten many in her three starts since, back to turf for the last two; trainer won this race in 2020, 2022 and 2024.

20/1

Form: 9-0412

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dug deep to win at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) in June and close second of five behind unexposed 3yo at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) subsequently; however, this 5yo is back up in the weights and in grade today, and there's a doubt about her on the forecast fast ground.
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3rd

6

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:49 Stratford

Roarin Success

10st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Aided by new tongue-tie when winning twice here (2m/2m2f, good to firm) this summer; confined to minor honour in two six-runner races since, however, back here on latest, and her improvement seems to have levelled off.

6/1

2

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:51 Stratford

Roarin Success

11st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Aided by new tongue-tie when winning twice here (2m/2m2f, good to firm) this summer; respectable third at Bangor (2m, good) on latest outing four weeks ago and sure to be suited by return to this track; respected.

4/1

3rd

3

8th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

18:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Roarin Success

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Much improved over hurdles since fitted with a tongue tie and bids for a hat-trick following a pair of Stratford handicap wins this summer, overcoming some jumping errors in 2m3f event on latter occasion; this fairly useful Flat scorer could have more to offer; big player.

100/30

Form: 3-2175 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won Newmarket maiden (1m2f, good) in May on third start and not beaten far in her first two handicaps (1m, good to firm/good) despite not enjoying the rub of the green, with a tough draw at Royal Ascot then a troubled passage when keeping on well at Glorious Goodwood; could have more to offer now back up in trip and this unexposed 3yo is firmly in calculations.
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1st

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:55 Salisbury

Zgharta

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

She's well handicapped on last season's 3yo form and things may click again at some point; step back in right direction with close fourth at Chester in July but well beaten at Goodwood since and she has something to prove.

13/2

7th

3

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

17:55 Goodwood

Zgharta

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced 4yo who hasn't been at her best this season but took a step back in the right direction when fourth of eight at Chester (10.3f, good) three weeks ago; she's well treated on the form shown at this meeting 12 months ago and it will be no surprise if she's in the mix.

13/2

4th

4

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Zgharta

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Held her own in some hot handicaps after winning Newmarket maiden (1m2f, good) in May 2025 but has not really fired on either start this season; will appreciate this ease in grade but needs to up her game.

8/1

Form: 84-845 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger who won three times on the Flat last year (twice in Britain) and is well treated on that form; won over hurdles in April but hasn't been at the top of her game on the Flat this summer and was tailed off over hurdles last time (reportedly had mucus on her lungs); others preferred.
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12th

12

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Fiver Friday

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose mare enjoyed a good spring campaign, two good Curragh Flat efforts sandwiching a Bellewstown hurdles success (2m1f, yielding); ran no sort of race however on returning to latter venue in early July and has had a break since.

14/1

15th

2

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Fiver Friday

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two wins in April, one of them over C&D, the other a good display to beat the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee over 1m2f at the Curragh; solid fourth of 20 in a premier handicap at the same venue in May; had an excuse (struck into) for a below-par Down Royal run; one of three runners for the stable; strong overall credentials.

7/2

8th

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Fiver Friday

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two wins in April, one of them over hurdles, the other a good display to beat the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee over 1m2f at the Curragh; solid fourth of 20 in a premier handicap at the same venue on latest; big weight here, but capable of holding her own.

5/1

Form: 6-182 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in May on second start and, after an unplaced Listed run at Newbury, she went close on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last time; this very lightly raced 3yo is in excellent hands to continue to progress and is a major player up 2lb.
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7th

4

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Wonder Star

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Haggas

Well held on soft on her only 2yo run; won at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in May on return and went close on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) in July; that saw her start second favourite at the York Ebor meeting (1m2f, good to firm) but, after racing up with the pace from a wide draw, she dropped out tamely; interesting to see if her backers return.

4/1

7

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Wonder Star

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in May on second start and, after an unplaced Listed run at Newbury, she went close on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last time; this very lightly raced 3yo is in excellent hands to continue to progress and is a major player up 2lb.

9/2

11

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Wonder Star

8st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Haggas

Readily justified favouritism in Ascot maiden in May, stepping up plenty on her 2yo effort; 7-1, faded into eighth of ten in Listed race at Newbury (again 1m2f on good to firm) when an eight-day break was perhaps not ideal but it was still an improved RPR; unexposed handicap newcomer.

9/1

Form: 209505 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner who is 6lb lower than when second in this last year for Kevin Philippart de Foy and her recent fifth at Haydock on her second start for this stable was a step back in the right direction; however, she needs another in first-time cheekpieces today if she's to pose a threat.
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8th

9

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Bint Al Daar

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Made the frame at Doncaster last time but recent form suggests she isn't certain to back up that effort and it's over two years since her last turf win; goes beyond 1m4f for first time.

16/1

4th

10

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Bint Al Daar

8st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Good third in this race in 2024; her only win since that summer came at Southwell (1m3f, AW) this March but unplaced in her five starts since, failing to show much on her two this summer.

66/1

11th

17

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bint Al Daar

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Second in this in 2024 (good to firm) and won at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in March but unplaced on her four starts since, well beaten at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) most recently when reverting to turf following a break.

100/1

Form: 912316 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
4yo who posted her fourth win of the year at Haydock (11.6f, good) last month; however, further improvement is needed to defy a 4lb rise in this hotter race and she also needs to bounce back from a lesser run at Ayr.
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5th

1

(5)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:08 Newcastle (AW)

Jujubella

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Four of her five wins have been at Newcastle, including two weeks ago; a reliable proposition in three C&D starts this summer/autumn.

4/1

1st

6

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jujubella

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three of her four wins have been at Newcastle and she bounced back with a clear second behind a resurgent rival over C&D last month; this is a deeper race but she travelled smoothly for a long way last time and is an interesting contender off unchanged mark.

7/2

2nd

3

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 99y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Jujubella

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three-time course winner who found it too much at Galway last time; previously in good form and remains on a workable mark, so is one to consider back on Tapeta.

5/2

Form: 321

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of May's debut run at Haydock (1m, good to firm) when runner-up at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) in June, and took another step forward to win at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last month; this 3yo could prove well suited by today's trip and she has potential off her opening mark.
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1st

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Newmarket (July)

Brielle

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned with a win in 1m4f Thirsk handicap (good; first-time tongue-tie) in May; creditable effort when sixth of nine in a Listed race at Pontefract (1m4f, good again) since but the reopposing Revoir was 4.5l ahead in second; improvement needed at this level.

25/1

Form: 7-9451 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
With the hood left off and front-running tactics adopted, she left her previous form behind to win by 6l at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last month on her second handicap start, breaking the track record in the process; now 11lb higher in a hotter race but this 3yo is in top hands and her illustrious pedigree provides optimism that she can rate higher still.
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1st

6

(13)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Cape Flora

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has raced on only AW or good to firm; won by 6l at Leicester in her second handicap and kept finding more to end well on top at the York Ebor meeting next time, both from the front over about 1m2f; stamina in her illustrious family points to 1m4f; up another 9lb but she now looks highly promising.

100/30

11

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Cape Flora

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

With the hood left off and front-running tactics adopted, she left her previous form behind to win by 6l at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last month on her second handicap start, breaking the track record in the process; now 11lb higher in a hotter race but this 3yo is in top hands and her illustrious pedigree provides optimism that she can rate higher still.

5/1

1st

3

(6)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Leicester

Cape Flora

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Hooded last three starts; races freely and is also having issues at the start; that was again in evidence when rearing before finishing fifth of six at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) 20 days ago; suspicion she's better than the level currently being offered but no hood today and really could do with getting away cleanly.

9/2

Form: 1-6133 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
2-3 in novice events and third in small fields at Ascot (1m, good to firm) and Redcar (1m, good) on her two handicap runs; represents in-form yard and improvement can't be ruled out now up in trip, but it is necessary.
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13th

10

(13)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Callisto Dream

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Low-mileage 4yo whose record is 3-9, the most recent success in Class 5 at Pontefract in May (seasonal debut); only midfield in Class 4 at York in sole run since; needs a bigger effort in this Class 3 event.

14/1

8th

13

(12)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Callisto Dream

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Edward Bethell

Lightly raced 4yo who made it 3-3 on slow ground (soft/good to soft) when winning on her reappearance at Pontefract (1m) in May; just 2lb higher for today's first run since and this unexposed filly could have a big part to play with conditions to suit.

9/1

1st

1

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Callisto Dream

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice in novice company before running creditably in 1m handicaps at Ascot and Redcar last July; both subsequent runs have resulted in heavy defeats over 1m2f; returns from 222 days off at a lower level and back at a mile; not ruled out.

11/2

Form: 223-23

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-6 but in the first three every time (including on fast ground), most recently third of 12 in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m, good); by Arc winner Sottsass so the step up in trip could be a positive move; chance.
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3rd

8

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Blessed Star

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Six seconds and two thirds from her eight races; best of those was in a handicap at the York Ebor meeting (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate start but she was turned over at long odds-on in a maiden on latest, which has to prompt some caution despite that being her AW debut.

4/1

5

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Blessed Star

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Placed in all seven starts, the latest when dead-heating for second of 13 in a 0-105 handicap at York (1m2f, good to firm) last month; makes his AW debut, but his sire has made a bright start with his runners around here (two winners and three seconds from seven runners); major player.

8/13

13

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Blessed Star

8st 6lb

J: Harry Bentley

T: Charlie Johnston

0-6 but in the first three every time (including on fast ground), most recently third of 12 in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m, good); by Arc winner Sottsass so the step up in trip could be a positive move; chance.

8/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £23.84
Tricast £289.67

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Zgharta

SPOTLIGHT:

Cape Flora

POSTDATA:

Wonder Star

TOPSPEED:

Akecheta

D Express:

Power Of Destiny

RP RATINGS:

Bint Al Daar

NEWMARKET:

Cape Flora

The Times:

Cape Flora

The Star:

Cape Flora

Telegraph:

Zgharta

The Guardian:

Zgharta

Daily Mail:

Zgharta

The Sun:

Zgharta

Daily Record:

Wonder Star

Daily Mirror:

Akecheta