September 08 / 17.05 Chelmsford (AW)

17.05

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EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3725.46
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Thunderstorms

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 10 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Merely pushed out to make a successful debut at Newmarket's July festival (6f, good to firm); stopped quickly in 5f Newbury Listed race next time but could get back on track with her sights lowered.
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3rd

4

(8)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Funny Story

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Found late reserves to win this race (soft) 12 months ago but her form this year has been rather ragged; ran well enough for a long way back over C&D recently but her finish lacked the conviction of old and the fitting of headgear raises questions.

13/2

4th

1

(5)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Newmarket

Funny Story

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

raced in fourth, headway over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, weakened towards finish

5/1

4th

7

(5)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Newmarket (July)

Funny Story

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Runner-up in 6f Listed races on the other course here and at Salisbury in the spring, but she hasn't been quite on song since, even allowing for some interference when third to Quinault at Chester last time; needs to bounce back but she's certainly a contender on her best form.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 34

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair form when reaching the frame in two outings over 7f at Newmarket in July; down in trip.
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2nd

2

(1)

8th Sep 2022

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0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Art Of Magic

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Appleby

led at steady pace, ridden and faced challenge over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

4/1

4th

1

(5)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Art Of Magic

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong

7/2

Form: 4

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred filly who was prominent in the betting before her 6f Newbury debut (good to firm) four weeks ago, showing promise but unable to lie up with the principals in the closing stages; holds a Group 2 entry; no surprise were she to take a good step forward with that initial run behind her.
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9th

8

(9)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:40 Catterick

Centrefold

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, towards rear, stumbled over path after 2f

6/1

1st

3

(8)

8th Apr 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Centrefold

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Free-going filly who failed to live up to market expectations in three runs over 6f last season; the addition of a hood could help but she will need to settle better if she's to see out the extra furlong.

9/2

3rd

3

(2)

8th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Centrefold

9st 2lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, midfield and in touch with leaders, switched left and ridden when went third over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

5/2

10/1

Form: 6200

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Well held in three outings on turf but she did fare considerably better when runner-up at Kempton (6f) on her sole AW start; reproduction of that form would likely put her in the mix.
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9th

12

(5)

8th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Full Prime

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tom Ward

Two C&D wins in April and she's run respectably here and at Wolverhampton in last two starts; now drops back in grade and she should give it another good shot for in-form yard.

8/1

5th

11

(9)

14th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Full Prime

8st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Tom Ward

Yet to run a bad race over C&D and recorded back-to-back wins in April; Wolverhampton third six weeks ago wasn't much of a backwards step and she should give it another good shot.

10/1

3rd

1

(4)

3rd May 2023

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Full Prime

9st 11lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Tom Ward

Minor handicap form on Tapeta in the autumn but going great guns over 6f at Kempton of late, winning on last two starts; back up just 2lb for latest win in a higher grade but needs to prove as effective on Tapeta.

3/1

Form: 9

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
20,000gns half-sister to winners Zamaani (Listed-placed 6f 2yo; RPR 106) and Maze Runner (1m4f/2m Flat/2m and 3m hurdle); dam 7f winner (73), half-sister to 1m 2yo Listed winner Irish Rookie; bred to have a future but watching brief is advised this time.
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10th

4

(8)

2nd Dec 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champagne Sarah

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mike Murphy

Began the season with placed efforts at Windsor and Ascot (third of 26); not quite so good the last twice and she returns from five months off in a competitive race for the grade.

10/1

10th

4

(8)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champagne Sarah

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mike Murphy

Began the season with placed efforts at Windsor and Ascot (third of 26); not quite so good the last twice and she returns from five months off in a competitive race for the grade.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Kingman and the first foal of an unraced mare from the family of multiple Group 1 winner at up to 1m2f Misty For Me; hooded for debut; betting should help guide to expectations.
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10th

9

(3)

26th Jan 2023

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:45 Southwell (AW)

Quick Fling

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

40-1 and hooded, only sixth of seven at Chelmsford (6f) on sole 2yo start but is hard to assess with confidence as she finished lame in that race; no headgear today; check the market signals on return to action.

16/1

6th

7

(4)

8th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Quick Fling

9st 2lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

slowly into stride, took keen hold, soon recovered and in touch with leaders, shaken up and drifted right over 1f out, weakened final furlong, finished lame (vet said filly was lame on its left-fore leg)

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
6-1, raced freely and weakened to finish well held on her 7f Doncaster debut in June; drop to 6f looks a logical move but she will need to leave that first run well behind 11 weeks on.
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9th

4

(1)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

20:30 Carlisle

Holloway Girl

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold, led

4/1

2nd

12

(13)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:46 Redcar

Holloway Girl

9st 1lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well beaten in three starts last year, but was just behind a subsequent winner when fifth of 14 on her return in a 0-50 classified at Southwell (6f, AW); may yet do better but she may need further than this on breeding.

14/1

5th

10

(9)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Holloway Girl

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

She has finished down the field in three starts, recording a peak RPR of 43 when tenth here (5f) in October; bred to do much better at some point and she makes her seasonal reappearance at a low level; betting should be instructive.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi half-sister to connections' smart 6f-7f winner Perfect News (including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 109); dam 5f-6f 2yo winner (including Group 2; 112); makes obvious paper appeal and would clearly enter the reckoning if the market speaks in her favour.
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7th

10

(1)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Turquoise Diamond

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent

3/1

1st

7

(5)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Turquoise Diamond

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Took a good step forward when readily accounting for five rivals at Brighton 18 days ago (7f, good; Class 6); 6lb rise against stronger opposition shouldn't prevent another big run.

11/4

1st

2

(1)

11th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:45 Brighton

Turquoise Diamond

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Down the field in sole 2yo start but she's shown promise in her three runs this year; never got involved when fifth behind Moondial on her handicap debut at Epsom (7f, good) last month but she missed the break and was beaten only 2l in the end; still has potential for top yard and she's in the mix.

6/4

Non-runners

Turquoise Diamond

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.70
Straight Forecast £13.46
Trifecta £23.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Centrefold

POSTDATA:

Art Of Magic

The Times:

Funny Story

Telegraph:

Turquoise Diamond

The Guardian:

Quick Fling

NEWMARKET:

Centrefold

Daily Express:

Centrefold

The Sun:

Centrefold

Daily Mirror:

Art Of Magic

Daily Record:

Art Of Magic

Daily Mail:

Funny Story

The Star:

Funny Story