October 23 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

17.00

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Win £250,000 With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Win £250,000 With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 41 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sneaked into the frame over C&D on debut, then scored at Kempton (6f) later in September; incurs a penalty but Jack Callan takes off a useful 5lb; open to further progress in any case; respected.
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1st

1

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Fiery Damsel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Sneaked into the frame over C&D on debut, then scored at Kempton (6f) later in September; incurs a penalty but Jack Callan takes off a useful 5lb; open to further progress in any case; respected.

5/2

1st

2

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Fiery Damsel

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Weak 16-1 shot but some promise when fourth at Southwell (6f, Polytrack; Angel Love second) three weeks ago; should be capable of better.

12/1

3

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Fiery Damsel

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Third foal; out of a 6f-1m winner (RPR 93) and half-sister to St Leger runner-up New London; interesting pedigree and in a respected yard.

7/1

2nd
11 (4)
Zooella

14/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Represents major yard but was the outsider of three in Kempton contest (6f) and lived up to those market expectations; admittedly may do better with that experience under her belt.
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2nd

11

(4)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Zooella

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Represents major yard but was the outsider of three in Kempton contest (6f) and lived up to those market expectations; admittedly may do better with that experience under her belt.

14/1

3

(2)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:03 Kempton (AW)

Zooella

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Fifth foal; half-sister to winners Fandom (US 5.5f turf including 2yo/Listed; RPR 105) and Bro (Saudi Arabia 6f); dam 7f 2yo winner (83), half-sister to Group 1 winner Lezoo; takes on two males on her debut but she is certainly bred for the job.

100/30

14/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 36 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attempts in six-runner races on turf comprise a third-place finish at Chester (6f) then disappointing effort (finished last) at Nottingham; not sure what to expect.
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8th

6

(3)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hello Its Me

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed promise in some novice events in the autumn but was last of seven on her nursery debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in November; visor is now added after a break and she needs do much better on this return to Tapeta.

10/1

3rd

5

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hello Its Me

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Attempts in six-runner races on turf comprise a third-place finish at Chester (6f) then disappointing effort (finished last) at Nottingham; not sure what to expect.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ardad filly; sibling to two winners, notably Ararat (6f/7f including AW; RPR 92); dam German 1m scorer; 7lb apprentice booked on debut; less interesting than stablemate Cryingintherain.
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2nd

7

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:18 Pontefract

Queen Sana

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ollie Sangster

Largely consistent filly who has finished second in Windsor handicap (5f; beaten only a head) and Bath maiden (5.7f; behind a subsequent scorer) since switched to turf from AW; solid.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:20 Bath

Queen Sana

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ollie Sangster

Only headed late on in a Windsor 5f handicap last week and these terms are by no means impossible to overcome back in a maiden.

Evs

2nd

5

(4)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:43 Windsor

Queen Sana

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ollie Sangster

Showed ability when in the frame in four of her first five starts, but she didn't run very well on her handicap debut at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month; doesn't seem to be progressing and needs the drop to 5f to make a difference.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Aclaim half-sister to winners Rathgar (1m1f-1m6f including 2yo; RPR 96) and Mezcala (1m AW; 90), out of 1m scorer (83); connections know the family well; heed the market signals.
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6th

11

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Pennine Way

9st 0lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Beaten around 6l when fifth then fourth at Southwell (6f, AW) last autumn on her first two starts; improvement is necessary but she's from a family connections have done very well with, and her in-form southern trainer is 5-9 at Catterick; wears a first-time hood; interesting.

5/1

5th

6

(2)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Pennine Way

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Aclaim half-sister to winners Rathgar (1m1f-1m6f including 2yo; RPR 96) and Mezcala (1m AW; 90), out of 1m scorer (83); connections know the family well; heed the market signals.

16/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 62

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced filly who ran well behind a clearcut winner at Kempton (6f) switched to AW last time and could take another step forward; possibilities.
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1st

12

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Bintola

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Hooded all three starts last term; best effort when second at Kempton (6f, AW) in September; opening mark looks a little punchy ahead of her handicap debut/reappearance but pedigree offers plenty of hope she'll do better this season.

14/1

6th

2

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Bintola

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Harry Charlton

Twice-raced filly who ran well behind a clearcut winner at Kempton (6f) switched to AW last time and could take another step forward; possibilities.

11/2

4

(10)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Bintola

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Shaped with more promise than the bare figures of a 6.25l sixth of 11 might suggest on her Newbury debut three weeks ago (Khafar second, Running Hot fifth), tiring inside the final furlong having made a move through the field in the middle section of the race; Oisin Murphy booked and she's capable of better.

5/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brings the worst form, having never figured in 6f event at Chelmsford, albeit seemed green; this Prescott filly may be much more interesting in handicaps later on.
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7th

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Sunlit Sea

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Brings the worst form, having never figured in 6f event at Chelmsford, albeit seemed green; this Prescott filly may be much more interesting in handicaps later on.

25/1

10th

11

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Sunlit Sea

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Tenth foal; closely related to two winners including Sablonne (6f including 2yo; RPR 104), half-sister to six winners including Jubilee Walk (5f/6f including 2yo/AW; 106) and Starfighter (9.4f-1m4f including AW; 85); dam 5f/5.5f 2yo winner (including Group 3; 106); has quite a lot of speed in pedigree and market should guide on debut.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns foal, £150,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Havana Grey half-sister to three winners, notably Arabian Moon (Oman/UAE 1m2f-1m5f including dirt; RPR 81); dam 6f scorer (including AW; 85); refused to enter stalls this month on intended debut (odds-on shot at the time of withdrawal); interesting contender, assuming she consents to load.
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4th

5

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cryingintherain

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Came good at the third attempt, keeping on well in 6f Lingfield novice in December; not seen since and not ideally drawn for handicap debut but opening mark ought to be workable.

11/2

8th

3

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Cryingintherain

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

32,000gns foal, £150,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Havana Grey half-sister to three winners, notably Arabian Moon (Oman/UAE 1m2f-1m5f including dirt; RPR 81); dam 6f scorer (including AW; 85); refused to enter stalls this month on intended debut (odds-on shot at the time of withdrawal); interesting contender, assuming she consents to load.

5/2

4

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cryingintherain

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ollie Sangster

32,000gns foal, £150,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; Havana Grey half-sister to three winners, notably Arabian Moon (Oman/UAE 1m2f-1m5f including dirt; RPR 81); dam 6f scorer (including AW; 85); interesting newcomer, with the form standard ordinary.

9/4

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
85,000gns yearling; by Invincible Spirit; sibling to four winners, notably Mathan (7f; 91); dam Listed-placed 1m 2yo scorer (96); notable connections; check the betting.
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9th

8

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:40 Carlisle

Ghadra

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Paul Midgley

She has a useful pedigree (raced once for Al Shaqab) and she has a basement opening mark; however, she has shown very little and a transformation is needed in a first-time visor.

25/1

11th

11

(2)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:37 Southwell (AW)

Ghadra

8st 8lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Well beaten in sole start for Richard Hannon (6f) in October; changed hands for 7,000gns one week later and he finished last of seven when 125-1 for stable debut (5f, also here) a fortnight ago.

100/1

7th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Ghadra

8st 12lb

J: John Fahy

T: Paul Midgley

Well beaten in one start for Richard Hannon here (6f) in October; changed hands for 7,000gns soon afterwards; watch market.

50/1

10/1

Form: 34

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 7f, finishing third of six at Wolverhampton then posting a lesser effort (last of four) at Newcastle; debut form suggests she's a possible danger if this drop in distance suits.
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8th

7

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Newcastle (AW)

Yy Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Susan Corbett

Off the mark at the fourth attempt when landing a modest fillies' novice over C&D in December; 66-1 and well beaten on last month's stable/handicap debut; best watched.

25/1

11th

9

(11)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Ripon

Yy Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Susan Corbett

Off the mark at the fourth attempt when landing a modest fillies' novice (6f) at Newcastle four months ago; sold out of Ed Bethell's for 11,000gns in February; opening mark looks stiff.

16/1

10th

10

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Yy Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Both starts over 7f, finishing third of six at Wolverhampton then posting a lesser effort (last of four) at Newcastle; debut form suggests she's a possible danger if this drop in distance suits.

10/1

16/1

Form: 23

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar efforts in sprint races at Southwell (second to ready winner) and Newcastle (third of four); has place possibilities but likely needs progress to get off the mark.
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4th

5

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

15:12 Wetherby

Slot

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has shown promise on several occasions, matching her best form on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) latest; more needed to win but looks an each-way player.

14/1

4th

8

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

19:08 Doncaster

Slot

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Three fair efforts on Tapeta to date (dam won six for the yard on that surface, five over 5f), including from the front on comeback four weeks ago; will need improvement if she's to win off this mark on her turf debut.

25/1

5th

9

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Slot

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Showed promise when placed in two AW runs at 5f and 6f last year but was withdrawn after running loose before the start in two subsequent starts; she clearly has ability if it can be channelled.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.40
Straight Forecast £12.54
Trifecta £159.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fiery Damsel

The Guardian:

Bintola

The Star:

Pennine Way

POSTDATA:

Slot

Telegraph:

Yy Spirit

D Express:

Cryingintherain

Daily Mail:

Zooella

Daily Record:

Bintola

RP RATINGS:

Fiery Damsel

The Times:

Fiery Damsel

Daily Mirror:

Fiery Damsel

The Sun:

Fiery Damsel