September 04 / 16.18 Salisbury

16.18

Soft

European Bloodstock News EBF ‘Lochsong’ Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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European Bloodstock News EBF ‘Lochsong’ Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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Abandoned

Form: 1-1 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Two from two in Ireland for Paul Flynn, namely 6f wins at Dundalk (AW) and Naas (good) ten months apart; interesting with further progress plausible on return from another break and debut for new connections.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Ms Willpower

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Looked a bright prospect when upsetting an odds-on chance in a 6f maiden at Dundalk last August; may be vulnerable on turf/seasonal debut.

7/1

1st

1

(3)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Ms Willpower

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

midfield

8/1

Abandoned

Form: 112-11 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Coped well with the return to good ground in the Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton (6f) most recently, making it four wins from her last five appearances; has a strong record on soft/heavy; 1-1 over C&D; progressing very well and again commands respect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Nariko

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hugo Palmer

Kept taking steps forward, most recently when a cosy winner at Hamilton (6f, good; has won on heavy) in July so a hefty defeat as favourite for the Ayr Silver Cup since was a blow; perhaps fitting cheekpieces will help, perhaps not; up against it on these terms either way.

20/1

11th

7

(18)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Nariko

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Has an outstanding record for Oisin Murphy, winning four of five starts for him and unfortunate to not to make it a clean sweep in the other; has won over 7f and is effective on all surfaces; she tends to cut it fine but was again strong when it mattered at Hamilton (6f, good) in July and continues on the upgrade; solid chance.

5/1

Abandoned

Form: 33-514 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Improved form since dropped to 6f and wearing a hood, winning novice event at Salisbury then fourth in Listed grade at Pontefract; remains to be seen whether she can overcome a 20lb hike for latter effort.
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7

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Rhyme Dust

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Third to Beautiful Diamond over 5.5f here (soft) in September on her final run for Mark Usher; low-key start for Ralph Beckett but she bounced back to form at York (6f, good) eight days ago, blowing the start but making a big mid-race move before weakening into fourth close home; shaped like the best horse in that race and perhaps has a stronger chance than her rating might indicate.

10/1

4th

1

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Rhyme Dust

10st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran well when third in a Listed event at Ayr last September (5.5f, soft; final run for Mark Usher); unplaced in two Listed races for new stable in 2026; faces a more suitable challenge today and her apprentice takes off a valuable 7lb.

10/1

6th

6

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Rhyme Dust

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

More than just not handling the track was amiss when she was last on her recent return at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); however, this lightly raced 4yo showed improved form when tackling soft ground at Ayr last September, finishing third in that 5.5f Listed race; not discounted back on slow ground.

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 201-1 D

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lost all chance with poor start in sole turf attempt; progressive (211) on AW otherwise, the most recent performance in Wolverhampton handicap five months ago; likely player if proving as good back in this sphere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Orchid

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Both wins at 6f on the AW, either side of a winter break as a 2yo and 3yo; seemingly had stamina limitations back over 7f in the autumn and, while she should come on for her recent reappearance at Newmarket, this is a stiff track on which to prove her staying power.

10/1

6th

1

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Orchid

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Made it 2-3 on AW when winning on handicap/seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last April; then off until the autumn, when running some respectable races on turf; has to better that form to win off her current mark but this 4yo remains lightly raced and is not discounted.

12/1

4th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Orchid

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

Dual 6f AW winner; returned from five-month break with two respectable turf runs last month (7f/6f) and is not yet fully exposed after only six starts but others in this line-up have more pressing claims.

8/1

Abandoned

Form: 4133-7 C

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Failed to shine on AW in sole outing this year; solid 2yo campaign on turf featured a success at Salisbury (soft) and two placed efforts in Listed grade (good); possibilities returned to this sphere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

17:00 Yarmouth

Running Queen

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Out of the frame on AW in sole outing this term; solid 2yo campaign on turf featured a soft-ground win in conditions race and two placed efforts at Listed level; return to this sphere is the angle with her.

10/1

Form: 447123 CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft and good to firm; successful at Windsor in June and has gone close in both subsequent starts; in-form 7yo whose holds solid claims are cemented by her strong record (3-4) at Salisbury.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Under The Twilight

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Has a record of 2-7 over C&D (both wins on good to firm) and although not in quite the same form this year as she was last summer, such as when going close off 13lb higher on this track, she wasn't far away back here two starts ago; no surprise to see her go well.

7/1

4th

1

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Under The Twilight

10st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Michael Blake

Five wins on turf have been at Windsor and Salisbury, the latest off a 2lb higher mark than today's; runner-up over this C&D (good to firm) in April before another solid effort at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago; drops in grade with claims.

4/1

Form: 722201 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but made all at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) most recently; no certainty to follow up at this level, having never managed to score above Class 4.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Cinque Verde

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

The winner of ten of her 39 starts, notably when scampering clear of ten rivals in a Class 3 fillies' handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago; this represents a much stiffer assignment.

33/1

1st

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Cinque Verde

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins last year and campaign concluded with good fourth of 11 over this C&D (good); down the field on reappearance at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March but may have needed the run and is not ruled out.

14/1

8th

2

(1)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cinque Verde

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

Seven wins from 18 AW runs, three of them here; wouldn't look to have much in hand of this mark but she goes well fresh and the booking of Oisin Murphy is a notable one.

10/1

Abandoned

Form: 243128 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent but is on a difficult mark after finishing second in Listed grade on penultimate outing; gained her handicap win off a stone lower and probably needs to drop back down the weights.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Fleetwater

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: J S Moore

Has performed creditably a few times this term but her form surprisingly dipped at Windsor last time, has gained both wins at that venue; others preferred.

10/1

9th

9

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Fleetwater

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: J S Moore

Well suited by this track, recording both her wins here and in the frame on her other three visits; ran on well to take third at Goodwood eight days ago; one to take seriously.

12/1

3rd

9

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Fleetwater

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: J S Moore

Both wins at Windsor but she is effective elsewhere; runner-up in two of her three starts this year but she's back from nine weeks off and could prove vulnerable.

9/1

Abandoned

Form: 14-510 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Record is 2-7; got up in the final strides at Chester (6f, good) in May but was comfortably held at Glorious Goodwood since; chance largely depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Emily Run

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Clover

6f novice win at Goodwood as a 2yo; only midfield on her seasonal/handicap debut at Doncaster in April but she built on that with a game win at Chester in May (6f, good); failed to fire back at Goodwood in July though and now drops in class for her AW debut.

10/1

11th

9

(5)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Goodwood

Sea Emily Run

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Seemed to have things more or less under control when narrowly beating Lady Of Andros at Chester (6f, good) in May; weighted to confirm the placings but refused to enter the stalls in June, so a doubt has to be factored in.

11/2

Form: -58183 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Record is 1-7, the success in Brighton maiden (6f, good to firm) in June; ran creditably in Epsom handicap most recently; faces a stiffer assignment from 3lb out of the weights upped two grades.
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3rd

1

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Musical Angel

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Simon Dow

Made all last term in a maiden at Brighton (good to firm) and a handicap over C&D (good to soft), the latter in September on final run for Andrew Balding; back over C&D on last two outings and not disgraced when sixth of ten on latest (co-favourite); case can be made back on last winning mark.

6/1

6th

3

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Musical Angel

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made all over C&D (good to soft) last September on final run for Andrew Balding; failed to build on AW reappearance for new yard when only eighth of 16 over C&D but it was a competitive 0-100 at the Derby meeting and she should find life easier at this level.

4/1

8th

14

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Musical Angel

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon Dow

Beat her five rivals to make all over C&D (good to soft) last September on final run for Andrew Balding; didn't run badly on stable/seasonal debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in April and could improve for that run; this race is more competitive than she's used to but she's not ruled out each-way.

50/1

Verdict

Highly progressive NARIKO (nap) is still a fresh filly, having raced only twice this season, and may well be capable of completing a hat-trick. Ms Willpower (second choice) and Orchid are interesting rivals who look open to further improvement, while Running Queen has possibilities back on turf and Under The Twilight holds solid claims.[Steve Boow]