14.20
Good To FirmBetfred Dahlia Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares)
- Prize money: £93571.5
- 1m 1f 0y
- Class 1
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £19.00
- Place: £4.00
Form: 55462-
Last run: 177 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (1) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Smart form in winning her first two races at three; failed to add to her tally last season; posted a career-best to win a 1m1f Group 2 event at Newmarket three weeks ago; has the beating of Francophone on that running; strong contender if she can replicate that form on slower ground; seems ideally suited by a quick surface. |
7/2 |
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1st 8 (3) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Irish mare whose career commenced with two Leopardstown wins, including in Group 3; 0-7 since but has continued to show useful form; unlikely to get back on the scoresheet in this field, however. |
14/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: 2454-3 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (4) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Possibly unsuited by soft ground; record of 0-8 since debut success doesn't do her justice, with three good efforts at Group/Grade 1 level (1m/1m3f) among her form; leading player on ratings returned to turf with AW reappearance under her belt. |
4/1 |
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3rd 4 (2) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
She is yet to add to her debut success (6f, Polytrack; only AW run thus far) but was highly tried last year and finished fourth in Group 1 events on three occasions, notably the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (1m3f, firm) when last seen in November; down in trip/grade for her return and she looks a major player. |
5/2 |
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9 (4) |
4th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Second in a Group 3 here last season; her fourth in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot was her career high but probably surpassed that form when a rallying fourth to Fallen Angel in the Group 1 Matron at Leopardstown; seems able on most ground and not beyond the realms that she'll have some role to play in the finish. |
16/1 |
4/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 40-134
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 13 (10) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Ex-French mare who has several pieces of Group 1 form over middle distances, including a Saudi effort since joining new yard this year; unsuited by drop back to 1m last time when one place behind Cathedral, losing her unbeaten AW record; big player on peak figures. |
4/1 |
|
4th 11 (5) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Smart in France at up to 1m4f; sold for 1,900,000gns in December; capitalised on a straightforward opportunity on her stable debut at Lingfield in January (1m2f) before keeping on for a never-dangerous third in a valuable Group 1 in Saudi Arabia six weeks ago (extended 1m2f); 3-3 on AW and holds leading form claims but this drop in trip is a slight query. |
7/4 |
12/1
Form: 45561- C
Last run: 219 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (8) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Twice a Listed winner, notably when beating Hey Boo over this trip at Newmarket on her final start last season; appears well held by Jancis based on a Group 2 clash at the same venue three weeks ago. |
10/1 |
|
4th 7 (8) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Successful twice in Listed grade, including at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on last appearance; could go well but her overall record and ratings suggest she's unlikely to follow up in this better race. |
12/1 |
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1st 2 (14) |
26th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Hindered by wide trip in similar event at Pontefract when last seen; has several pieces of useful form, including good effort in Group 3 at Newmarket last October, but is 0-7 since Goodwood Listed win in May 2024. |
16/1 |
9/1
Form: /5535-
Last run: 228 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (5) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Lightly raced; good fifth in the 1,000 Guineas and Coronation Stakes prior to close third in Ascot Group 3 won by Cheshire Dancer; below par in final 3yo start but consistent otherwise and may rebound. |
9/1 |
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5th 5 (6) |
17th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
8st 11lb |
Debut win was on heavy; managed to hold her own in the 1,000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes (both on good to firm) before a front-running third in a Group 3 at Ascot in July (1m, good; beaten half a length); major player dropped into a Listed race and could well approve of getting back on slower ground. |
5/2 |
|
9 (2) |
26th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
8st 11lb |
Comfortably justified favouritism in novice event at Salisbury (7f, heavy) on only 2yo start; pitched into the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) on reappearance and acquitted herself very well to be beaten only 2.5l into fifth; another good effort at Group 1 level when filling the same position in the Coronation Stakes over C&D (good to firm) last month; has the potential for even better after only three starts and major player with her sights lowered slightly. |
3/1 |
9/2
Form: 1/196- C BF
Last run: 205 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (12) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Has proved headstrong and she was disappointing in last two appearances, including when only 5-2 for the Coronation Stakes having bypassed the Oaks and French Oaks, but this may be the time to catch her; comfortably justified favouritism in the Pretty Polly on this card (good to firm) 12 months ago, taking record to 2-2 and looking a potentially high-class filly; worth another chance. |
9/2 |
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7 (2) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Impressive on sole 2yo start (8.5f, AW) and in Listed race here (1m2f, good to firm) in May, racing exuberantly in front in the latter; missed the Oaks due to doubts over the trip/track and the French Oaks due to scoping dirty; Group 1 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) did not work out, lit up in the lead, but she was just 5-2 for that race, is hooded this time and could still bring potential. |
11/4 |
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6 (2) |
20th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Supplemented for this race at a cost of £46,000; impressive in sole 2yo start (8.5f, AW) then followed up in Listed grade at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) where she raced exuberantly in front but wasn't for catching; missed the Oaks due to doubts over the trip/track and the French Oaks due to scoping dirty shortly beforehand; looks likely to cope well with this drop back in distance and is an exciting contender, being a very promising filly who could easily prove Group 1 class. |
9/4 |
7/1
Form: 30127-
Last run: 205 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (1) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 1m 2f 100y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Listed winner at York (1m2f, good) last July and runner-up in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good to yielding) in August; down the field on the Rowley Mile at Newmarket on both starts since, most recently her reappearance but that may not be her track; could bounce back with a bold show in first-time cheekpieces; unraced on ground slower than good to soft. |
16/1 |
|
7th 11 (6) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Low-mileage filly; below form at Newmarket when last seen but broadly progressive otherwise and may have more to offer this term; Listed winner at York (1m2f) last July then ran well in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f); shortlisted. |
7/1 |
|
8 (3) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Made all to win by a neck in Listed race at York (1m2f, good) in July and better still when second of seven in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good to yielding) six weeks ago; progressive 3yo who has to be in calculations. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 21152-
Last run: 205 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (1) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Form for the Gosdens featured a Listed win last August and close second in Newmarket Group 3 in October (both 1m2f); sold for 750,000gns since; this is harder but she may do better still. |
16/1 |
|
5 (1) |
10th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Her second win this summer came in Listed race at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate outing; possibly stretched by 1m4f when creditable fifth in Group 3 here two weeks ago, ending up 2l behind Karmology; needs to resume progress but is not dismissed. |
12/1 |
|
5 (1) |
26th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
4yo who got off the mark at the fifth attempt in a novice at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in July and took form to new level when following up in Listed race at Salisbury last month (1m2f, good to firm), beating Revoir by a head; unexposed and could continue to improve for her top yard; possible player. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 7277-7 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 1 (7) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Steady progress culminated in close second to Cheshire Dancer in Group 3 at Ascot (1m) on King George day last year; not in the same form since and this is a stiff task even if she rebounds. |
33/1 |
|
7th 2 (10) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
C&D winner; advanced her form last year, winning a Listed race in France and finishing second in a Group 3 at Ascot; ended her 3yo campaign with two lesser efforts but she has run well on her seasonal return in both seasons of racing; each-way shout. |
16/1 |
|
8 (12) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 0lb |
AW novice winner who was tackling turf for the first time when landing a 1m Chantilly Listed race (good to soft) in May; not disgraced when seventh in Group 1 Prix de Diane over an extended 1m2f back there in June and went down by only a neck in a 1m Ascot Group 3 since, with Cajole behind her in fifth; needs considering. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 32147-
Last run: 211 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (5) |
23rd May 2026 Soft 1m 2f 100y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
22-1 winner of the Group 3 Valiant Stakes at Ascot (1m, good) last July and good fourth in US Grade 3 (1m, firm) next time; of interest on that form but tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on reappearance at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) three weeks ago; unraced on slow ground. |
25/1 |
|
10th 5 (13) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Developed into a very useful sort last term, notably Group/Grade 3 performances at Ascot (won) and Kentucky Downs (ran well); chance of landing this prize depends on the effects of first-time headgear. |
16/1 |
|
1 (7) |
4th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Made her name as a handicapper but popped up at 22-1 in a Group 3 at Ascot (1m, good) in July and was unlucky not to finish closer in America last time (1m Grade 3m, firm); however, whether she's up to this class is debatable, and rain could scupper things anyway (unraced on anything easier than good). |
25/1 |
Non-runners
Arisaig, Qilin Queen, Stateira
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £83.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £97.40 |
| Tricast | £446.36 |
| Trifecta | £339.10 |