17.07
StandardRead Meg Nicholls’ Blog At betmgm.co.uk Fillies’ Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £4972.3
- 1m 3f 23y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
15/2 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.80
Form: 035-92
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (4) |
11th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner against her own sex under Joanna Mason early last month off a 2lb lower mark; continued in form since and this is less competitive, so she needs a look. |
7/1 |
|
8th 7 (11) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Ended a 19-race losing run at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last month, but couldn't get going in time when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) 16 days later; appears to stay this far and holds each-way claims. |
20/1 |
|
5th 12 (2) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Mostly well below form in 2025 but came back down the weights and has often been competitive since October; indeed, Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 16 days ago saw her first win since a C&D race in summer 2024; it's possible that she is on her way back but this is a warmer contest. |
10/1 |
2/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 1504-6
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (10) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Wolverhampton AW winner (8.5f/1m4f) for Michael Bell, a hurdles winner in October and back on the Flat with three good runs this year, when facing a very stiff task in Listed race on latest; unraced beyond that 1m6f on Flat but she's half-sister to a staying celebrity in Big Orange, which heightens interest. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 5 (2) |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 5f 216y Class 1 |
8st 11lb |
Dual Wolverhampton AW winner (8.5f/1m4f) for Michael Bell, a hurdles winner in October and back on the Flat with two good AW runs (1m2f/1m3f handicaps) this year; has a bit more to prove as turf performer on the Flat and also over this new trip, with a big step forward required at this level. |
33/1 |
|
2nd 1 (5) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Dual Wolverhampton winner (8.5f/1m4f) for Michael Bell and won over hurdles at Ludlow (2m, good to firm) in October on her second start for this yard; caught the eye with a strong-finishing sixth of 12 at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) 22 days ago and will be suited by this extra furlong. |
2/1 |
7/2
Form: 13-341 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (10) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 3f 218y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Consistent AW handicapper and a seven-time winner in that sphere; only 1-9 on turf and appears to have a difficult task off current mark, especially in this grade, returned to this sphere. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 5 (5) |
4th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Tough mare who has been in good form on the AW since December (13341333), the wins coming at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) and here (1m3f); return to this trip should suit and unlikely to be far away. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 2 (4) |
17th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Tough mare who has been in good form since December (1334133), the wins coming at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) and Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); has never attempted this far before, but still respected. |
7/2 |
7/2
Form: 13206- CD
Last run: 147 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (6) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Four wins over 1m-1m5f last January-August, the first three on the AW and the last on good ground; reappearance in March wasn't too bad but she was last of seven 18 days ago, which she needs to leave way behind her. |
8/1 |
|
7th 2 (4) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Won four times over 1m-1m5f last year, three of them on the AW; may be better for last month's Southwell return, but she looks weighted up to her best. |
13/2 |
|
4th 2 (1) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won four times last year, including twice over this C&D; beaten a head here over 1m4f in August but she struggled on turf over 1m6f on her next two outings; drops back in trip on her first start since October and should appreciate the return to this surface. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 55-262
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (6) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-13 but she did achieve some minor honours over 1m-1m4f on AW this year, which gives her a chance if the form is transferred to turf. |
6/1 |
|
5th 3 (5) |
21st Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Still a maiden (0-12) but she's been consistent (form figures 26253) since joining Ian Williams; drops back in trip having failed to see out 1m4f at Southwell (third of six, beaten 5l) 24 days ago. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 1 (6) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up over 1m/1m2f on two of her last four starts (including here) but she made it 0-11 when soundly beaten in 1m3f handicap here last time and this exposed 4yo may be vulnerable once more. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: /2210- C
Last run: 116 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (7) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Struggled since winning a 1m Tapeta novice last autumn, latterly returned to that trip on Polytrack without the usual hood (left off again today); something to prove now. |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 (2) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Low-mileage filly whose Southwell novice win last September took her 1m record to 221; finished last in middle-distance events (Listed/handicap) since but may prove resurgent back down in trip, provided the removal of usual hood doesn't backfire. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 (2) |
4th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up on her first two starts for James Fanshawe before landing a novice here over 1m in September; tailed off on heavy ground in Listed company when last seen 116 days ago and now makes her handicap debut. |
6/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £22.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £23.54 |
| Trifecta | £117.20 |
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