September 04 / 15.47 Salisbury

15.47

Soft

IRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Dick Poole Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £29772.75
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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IRE-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Dick Poole Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 111515 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Unraced on softer than good; Super Sprint win took her record over 5f to 4-4; that is flanked by respectable efforts over 6f, latest in York sales race; faces a tougher task upped to Group level.
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6th

6

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 2

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Anthelia

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Splendidly tough juvenile filly who got up late to bag the valuable Super Sprint (5f, good) in July and took her form to a new level when gamely landing the Group 3 Dick Poole at Salisbury (6f, soft) in September; couldn't make a dent in Group 1 Cheveley Park on her final start of the term but that's easily excused and she's a fascinating candidate on this reappearance/AW debut.

4/1

7th

2

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Anthelia

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Splendidly tough type who won the Super Sprint (5f, good) in the summer and took her form to a new level when gamely landing the Group 3 Dick Poole at Salisbury (6f, soft) two weeks ago; keeps finding more but this assignment demands another personal best, and by some way.

25/1

1st

1

(3)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Salisbury

Anthelia

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

One of six of these in the Cheveley Park; four-time winner at 5f and both her defeats have come at 6f; however, it wasn't the trip that beat her in a valuable sales race at York as she appeared to get outpaced before keeping on; has Listed/Super Sprint honours to her name and some course form also ticks a box.

8/1

Abandoned

Form: 221 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
All starts over 6f on good/firmer, most recently taking advantage of a good opportunity at Leicester; all of her form stacks up well; this Albany Stakes runner-up is a big player on ratings back up in class.
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15th

1

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Awaken

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Has to rebound from a nothing run in the Nell Gwyn in April but perhaps it's better to judge her on 2yo form, which included a second to the brilliant Venetian Sun in the 6f Albany at this meeting and another fine run in a 7f Group 3; both those efforts were on good to firm and pedigree bodes well for this first step up to 1m; her profile isn't a million miles away from Soprano's who won this for the same connections two years ago; possibilities.

25/1

11th

4

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Awaken

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Boughey

Below par in sole start on softer than good; 2yo form otherwise featured a 6f maiden win and two good efforts at Group level, namely second in the Albany at Royal Ascot and fourth in the Rockfel over C&D; could go well.

11/1

Abandoned

Form: 51 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ardad filly; registered a neck success at Newbury (6f, good) last Thursday, building on her debut effort; goes into deeper waters turned out quickly but is open to further improvement.
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6th

3

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Chicory

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Highly tried after winning a Newbury maiden last August; offered more on her second run back a month ago, dropped to this trip for the first time, and today's more demanding 5f should suit for a yard back among the winners in recent days.

5/1

2nd

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:55 Nottingham

Chicory

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Walker

All races at 6f, winning a Newbury fillies' maiden last August before being highly tried on her next two starts; disappointing on her seasonal/handicap debut at Southwell last month; drops to 5f on a recovery mission.

12/1

7th

4

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Chicory

9st 8lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

All starts at 6f; won August Newbury maiden (good; form worked out) on her second start and highly tried in two subsequent runs, when down the field in Polytrack Group 3 and Newmarket Listed event; drops in grade for this seasonal/handicap debut and very interesting to see how she goes in the market.

7/2

Abandoned

Form: 21253 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft/heavy; similar type to Awaken, having finished a good second at Royal Ascot (Queen Mary over 5f); not disgraced in Ascot Group 3 over 6f on penultimate start; major player on form.
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5th

3

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Goodwood

Flowerhead

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Clover

A fairly useful 5f winner at 2yrs; not disgraced after six months off when a close eighth of 14 in 5f Listed race at Bath last month but this requires more.

10/1

8th

11

(14)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Flowerhead

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Clover

Won a Chepstow maiden on her second start; big step forward when second of 23 in the Group 2 Queen Mary at Royal Ascot 11 days later; no progress afterwards but today's return to 5f should be in her favour.

10/1

7th

12

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 York

Flowerhead

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Clover

Second of 23 in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); hasn't kicked on from that but her subsequent performances in a Group 3 at Ascot (6f, good; fifth) and a Listed race at Newbury (5f, good; close third) still put her in the picture today; soft ground may not have suited last time.

6/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two from two, namely novice wins at Beverley (5f, good to firm) and York (6f, good) in July; faces stronger competition at this level but brings potential and the allure of an unblemished record.
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8th

8

(1)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Golden Palace

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

0-5 in Group/Listed races since winning last July on first two starts but she kept on well for a Listed third at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time and today's stiffer track could be right up her street; one to consider.

5/1

3rd

8

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Golden Palace

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Kept on for fifth of 19 in 2yo Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good) last October and she could be sharper for her reappearance run there in April (7f, good), when seventh in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn; however, others have more substance to their claims.

8/1

7th

9

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Golden Palace

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Not disgraced in Listed event at Newmarket (6f) on final 2yo start but remains possibly flattered by the figure she appeared to record here when sixth in the Cheveley Park Stakes and, on balance, faces a difficult task in this field.

25/1

Abandoned

Form: 4136

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has failed to progress from Newmarket July festival win (good to firm) since upped to 7f but gives the impression this return to 6f is worth exploring; showed promise over C&D on debut.
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9th

7

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Orions Belt

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won on the July course in the summer and seemed suited by the drop back in distance when beaten only by Anthelia in Salisbury Group 3 (6f, soft; also handles good to firm) two weeks ago; should run her race but faces a stern assignment on form.

50/1

2nd

8

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Salisbury

Orions Belt

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Hasn't really kicked on since creating a very favourable impression in a 7f maiden at Newmarket in July; however, she's held in some regard by her top yard (in the Cheveley Park) and, having raced freely in her races, this drop back to 6f might benefit.

10/1

Form: 354342

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
The only maiden (0-6) in this field but went close in Listed grade at Newbury (5f, good) most recently, seeming to improve a stone; whether she can back up that form remains to be seen.
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8th

10

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Palmeira

8st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

3yo maiden who is often highly tried; seemed to run well, despite traffic issues, in the Scurry over C&D on penultimate start; however, chance of finally winning depends on the effects of new headgear.

50/1

5th

4

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Palmeira

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Hold-up performer who is 0-13 but she's run creditably at big prices in three Listed events (5f, good) this season; now makes her belated handicap debut and has possibilities if she gets a good pace and some luck.

9/4

5th

9

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:42 Sandown

Palmeira

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Appeared to run creditably when a 50-1 shot in Listed races the last twice, albeit taking record to 0-12; technically in form but she's the only maiden in this field and has the worst chance at the weights.

40/1

Abandoned

Form: 1 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stuck on well at Goodwood (6f, good) for a winning debut and, judged on breeding, should develop into a useful sort; owned by former Salisbury racecourse chairman Jeff Smith; interesting.
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1st

8

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Planet Seeker

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ralph Beckett

All races at 6f, winning on debut at Goodwood but having a difficult task when third in a Group 3 at Salisbury on her next and final juvenile start; never looked comfortable over the trip on belated return in an AW novice at Southwell last month but her powerful finish into fourth strongly suggests she'll improve for an extra furlong now handicapping; considered.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Planet Seeker

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Made a winning start in 6f Goodwood maiden in August and still looked inexperienced when staying on late into third in Group 3 event at Salisbury (6f) the following month; returns from nine months off with more to come; big shout.

2/1

3rd

10

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Salisbury

Planet Seeker

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

The horse she narrowly defied at Goodwood (6f, good) was well behind Reimagined on her debut but this filly won that day in spite of getting no cover and her yard won this with a once-raced winner 12 months ago; respected.

10/1

Form: 71 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Scored at Windsor (6f) last time in race that was started by flag and run in heavy rain on ground that was good based on the clock; this is harder but she may improve further.
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4th

4

(4)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Dundalk (AW)

Reimagined

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

6f Windsor novice winner for former yard; three turf runs for this yard have all been at that trip and yet to get closer than 4l to the winner; mark sliding but unproven on this surface, and others make more appeal.

18/1

9th

10

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Reimagined

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Won a Windsor maiden (6f, good) for Eve Johnson-Houghton; never involved for this yard at the Curragh (6f, soft to heavy); better effort over C&D (good) in this headgear when not getting a clear run before running on for third; can do better again off 3lb lower.

10/1

3rd

5

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:17 Fairyhouse

Reimagined

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Won a Windsor maiden (6f, good) for Eve Johnson-Houghton; never involved on debut for this yard at the Curragh (6f, sft-hvy); 8lb lower now and these conditions more suitable; new headgear combination goes on.

25/1

Abandoned

Form: 1

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got on top towards the finish at Nottingham (5f, good to soft) and should be suited by this extra furlong; similar type to Planet Seeker, being a once-raced filly who looks open to progress.
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20

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:12 Newmarket

Vishaka

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

£85,000 breeze-up buy; won on Nottingham debut (5f, good to soft) in July but that was a narrow success and she struggled in a Group 3 at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month; this looks as tough as that last event and others are preferred.

33/1

20

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:12 Newmarket

Vishaka

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

£85,000 breeze-up buy; won on Nottingham debut (5f, good to soft) in July but that was a narrow success and she struggled in a Group 3 at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month; this looks as tough as that last event and others are preferred.

33/1

6th

13

(5)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Salisbury

Vishaka

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: David Simcock

£85,000 breeze-up buy; 13-2 when ridden out for a narrow winning debut at Nottingham (5f, good to soft) but that wasn't a strong novice; would be a surprise winner on this promotion to a Group 3.

20/1

Verdict

Being a Royal Ascot runner-up who has strong form and may rate higher still, AWAKEN holds a particularly good chance. Planet Seeker (second choice) is an interesting contender for owner Jeff Smith, while a few others also have potential. Flowerhead is a major player on her best figures.[Steve Boow]