August 30 / 16.10 Sandown

16.10

Good

Tattersalls £40,000 EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Tattersalls £40,000 EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill filly who was the rank outsider in a field of six newcomers at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) but showed promise with her third-place finish; sets the form standard, albeit facing some interesting debutantes who could be smart.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Deedaydiva

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Alan King

Just three runs but her Sandown win (7f, soft) on second start turned out very useful form with the second doing really well after and the next three also successful since; her comeback third in a Nottingham novice (about 1m, good) was perfectly satisfactory; interesting newcomer to handicaps.

13/2

3rd

2

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:05 Nottingham

Deedaydiva

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Alan King

Promising 7f debut and she more than backed that up when sticking her neck out for a Sandown win (7f, soft) in August, form that turned out to be useful; can improve for 1m; holds a 1,000 Guineas entry; good claims.

11/4

3

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Sandown

Deedaydiva

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Alan King

Churchill filly who was the rank outsider in a field of six newcomers at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) but showed promise with her third-place finish; sets the form standard, albeit facing some interesting debutantes who could be smart.

5/1

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£50,000 yearling; Starman half-sister to five winners, notably Alakhana (7f-1m4f including 2yo/Listed; RPR 100); dam German Listed-placed 7f 2yo scorer (96) out of 1m Listed winner; several others demand greater attention.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

Esna

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Brian Meehan

All three starts as 2yo were on soft, winning a Sandown novice but far better form (the best in this field) when about 2l fourth of eight in 1m Group 1 Marcel Boussac at Longchamp, keeping on well while never able to threaten seriously; fair chance she'll stay 1m2f, judged on that, but she didn't show it when a never-dangerous fourth of six in Newmarket Listed race (good to firm; just over 1l behind Sacred Ground) 13 days ago; hopefully she'll have come on significantly from that run.

8/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Newmarket

Esna

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

All three starts as 2yo were on soft; green in front in 7f novice win at Sandown against a notable rival; about 2l fourth of eight when an outsider for 1m Group 1 Marcel Boussac at Longchamp, keeping on well while never able to threaten seriously the lead; fair chance she'll stay 1m2f, judged on that, even if pedigree (sire sprinter) casts doubts on her Oaks entry; clear top on form.

15/8

5

(1)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Sandown

Esna

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Brian Meehan

It was a valuable C&D maiden (soft) for fillies in which she was beaten 2l into second behind a favourite who had shown plenty on her Newmarket debut; stable's juveniles usually improve lots for their first run so this Starman half-sister to five winners should be hard to beat.

4/6

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000gns foal; by Iffraaj out of once-raced (RPR 31) half-sister to winners Cairn Gorm (6f 2yo Group 3) and Time To Exceed (6f); doesn't leap off the page, unlike several of the other debutantes.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

18:04 Goodwood

Marveling

8st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Not beaten far in two 1m handicaps last month and the form of both has been boosted; wouldn't be nailed on to appreciate the longer trip, though.

6/1

5th

8

(2)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:30 Windsor

Marveling

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ollie Sangster

Good fourth at Bath (1m) switched to handicap level last time and may take another step forward; one to consider.

11/2

4th

2

(4)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Marveling

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ollie Sangster

She hasn't beaten many home in three maiden/novice runs over 7f; potential improver now up in trip for her handicap debut; betting to guide.

7/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel filly who cost 360,000gns as a yearling; weak 7-1, comfortably held at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) where she finished about 7l behind Deedaydiva; however, may do better with the outing under her belt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Proposal

9st 3lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Possibly still a touch raw but she knuckled down well when landing Doncaster maiden (7f, good to firm) on her return last month; pedigree suggests she'll kick on again at this trip and beyond; big player on handicap debut for leading connections.

3/1

1st

8

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:10 Doncaster

Proposal

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Progressive Frankel filly who came in second of nine in 7f Newcastle novice in October; she has more to offer so must enter calculations on her seasonal return.

3/1

2nd

9

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Proposal

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Frankel filly who cost 360,000gns as a yearling; weak 7-1 shot when well held on her debut at Newmarket (good to firm) in August but stepped up on that when fourth of seven at Sandown (also 7f, soft) three weeks later; still early days; AW debut.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000euros yearling; Teofilo half-sister to 6f/7f winner Dubai Treasure (RPR 109); dam 1m2f scorer (92) out of 1m 2yo winning sister to 1m turf and 1m2f AW (BC Classic) Group 1 winner Raven's Pass; check the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(10)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Sandown

River Nile

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

80,000euros yearling; Teofilo half-sister to 6f/7f winner Dubai Treasure (RPR 109); dam 1m2f scorer (92) out of 1m 2yo winning sister to 1m turf and 1m2f AW (BC Classic) Group 1 winner Raven's Pass; check the betting.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
450,000gns yearling; Dark Angel half-sister to two winners, notably Place Of Safety (Group-placed 1m3f AW; RPR 106); dam 1m scorer (AW/Listed; 99); purchase price catches the eye and she represents major stable; one for the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

21

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

She Commands

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Another unexposed filly from a top yard and she cost 450,000gns; her only turf run was on soft ground on debut and she's looked a work in progress in winning two on the AW (1m/9.4f), last time at the expense of a subsequent winner; the potential is there to take a sizeable step forward in her first handicap.

20/1

1st

2

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

She Commands

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

450,000gns purchase who needed her debut experience on turf last August; bettered that when coming away with a stablemate of Celestra's on Polytrack next time and should have more to offer under a penalty.

5/1

5

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Kempton (AW)

She Commands

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

450,000gns yearling; well-held fifth of seven on Sandown debut (7f, soft) in August, but she ran green after a slow start and that form has been boosted by the runner-up since; should know much more this time and she's a likely improver upped in trip.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
260,000gns yearling; St Mark's Basilica half-sister to Group 3-placed 7f 2yo winner Bluedrum (RPR 92); dam 6f 2yo/1m Listed scorer (99), out of 1m2f Group 2 winner; represents notable connections and is suitably bred; respected newcomer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Thankfully

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: K R Burke

Narrow winner of a Beverley maiden before finishing a fair fifth on her handicap debut at Thirsk (1m, good); found things tough in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last time but she's back in calmer waters now and still has potential after only five starts; not ruled out.

8/1

29th

29

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Thankfully

8st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Narrow winner of a Beverley maiden before finishing fifth on her handicap debut at Thirsk (1m, good); she may struggle to reverse those placings with Bintaziza who had excuses.

33/1

5th

7

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Thankfully

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Promising third at Sandown (7f, soft) last August on the first of her two 2yo starts and reappeared with win in a maiden at Beverley last month (8.4f, good to soft; unraced on softer); she has a useful pedigree and is in good hands to progress; possible player on handicap debut.

15/2

Non-runners

Act Of Kindness, Aura Champagne, Lovers Leap, Loving Queen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.30
Straight Forecast £26.63
Trifecta £113.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Deedaydiva

NEWMARKET:

Act Of Kindness

SPOTLIGHT:

Thankfully

The Times:

She Commands

Daily Record:

Loving Queen

Telegraph:

Act Of Kindness

Daily Mail:

Act Of Kindness

Daily Mirror:

Thankfully

The Star:

Thankfully

D Express:

She Commands

POSTDATA:

Deedaydiva

The Guardian:

Deedaydiva

The Sun:

Deedaydiva