October 23 / 17.00 Southwell (AW)

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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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11th

10

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Fiery Damsel

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Improved in three starts over 6f on the AW in the autumn, winning novices at Kempton and Southwell; still something of an unknown quantity now making her handicap/turf debut after eight months off, but her pedigree suggests the extra 2f may not be an issue; market helpful.

7/2

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

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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1st

8

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Zooella

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Showed similar level of fair form on all four 2yo starts, most recently when fourth on nursery debut at Chelmsford (7f) in December; might have more to offer back at 6f this year but has fitness to prove after seven-month break.

5/1

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

6

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Queen Sana

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ollie Sangster

Had lots of chances now (0-10) and although she's regularly knocked on the door, there have been off days and Pontefract last time was one of those; others preferred.

3/1

6th

3

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Queen Sana

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ollie Sangster

Maiden who has proved largely consistent and is knocking on the door, having posted form figures of 222 since switched to turf; ran well in 3yo handicap over C&D (good) most recently; solid claims.

11/4

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

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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8

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pennine Way

9st 5lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Prominent in the betting for her two handicap runs last month but there has been no immediate improvement; bred to be useful though and she still has time on her side.

10/1

7th

8

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

12:45 Doncaster

Pennine Way

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Failed to get home over 7f on soft ground when making handicap debut last time; has shown promise otherwise and remains open to progress, being related to several winners (including one at Royal Ascot last week) for her connections; respected back down in trip.

9/2

7th

5

(14)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:18 Yarmouth

Pennine Way

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Related to several winners (mostly useful/smart) for her connections; has shown promise at maiden/novice level and looks likely to improve now handicapping with Catterick reappearance under her belt; interesting.

9/2

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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6th

5

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Bintola

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Hooded in three juvenile starts but not as 3yo, returning with a quite convincing win on handicap debut over C&D (good to firm) from one who won either side of that race; unable to improve on that at Newmarket next time when 7lb higher but she was tight for room at one stage and still has potential.

7/2

5th

5

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Bintola

9st 8lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Harry Charlton

625,000gns yearling who offered bits of promise in three runs in a hood last autumn; very easy to back ahead of her handicap debut four weeks ago but won well and remains open to improvement upped 7lb.

5/2

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

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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1st

2

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

19:50 Lingfield

Sunlit Sea

9st 6lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

0-9 (eight on AW) but she went very close at Newcastle (5f, AW) off 2lb higher in December; various headgear (including today's blinkers) has been tried over 6f subsequently and she's shaped like a return to 5f will help.

15/8

4th

11

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sunlit Sea

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Some fair efforts at a low level on AW over the winter; perhaps needed the run when down the field at Carlisle (6f, good) on recent return to action; another change of headgear today.

8/1

8th

5

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Sunlit Sea

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

0-7 on AW as a 2yo but made the frame four consecutive times towards end of last year (5f-6f) and had excuse (denied clear run) when below form in first-time blinkers on latest outing; makes turf debut after 167-day break but has a big role to play if fully tuned up; visor tried this time.

100/30

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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2nd

3

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:02 Nottingham

Slot

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Neck second at Newcastle (5f, AW) last time rates a clear career best, and a 3lb rise doesn't look prohibitive; yet to see out a galloping 6f completely convincingly, albeit not having yet tried to on going as quick as today's.

5/1

2nd

9

(13)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:32 Newcastle (AW)

Slot

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has shown promise on several occasions, including over 6f here; matched her best form on handicap debut at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) last month and creditable fourth in a novice at Wetherby (5.5f, good) since; enters calculations.

14/1

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

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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