May 22 / 14.55 Haydock

14.55

Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Cecil Frail Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £39697
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 16 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Cecil Frail Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4411-2 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last August and followed up in Group 3 at Deauville (6f, soft) 13 days later; reappeared with near-miss in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and has strong claims.
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4th

6

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Rosy Affair

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Consistent British raider boasts a decent strike rate of 5-13 but her last four wins have come over 6f; finished a 1.5l fourth (a nose ahead of Jakajaro) over 5f in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot last time and there shouldn't be much between them again here; big player.

4/1

4th

22

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Rosy Affair

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Successful over 5f in the very early days but three wins in her last four starts have all been over 6f, in Listed races at home and a Group 3 at Deauville; returns to this trip for the first time since beaten in a Listed event last July and others have much stronger claims.

20/1

1st

7

(15)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Rosy Affair

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Listed winner at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last August and followed up in Group 3 at Deauville (6f, soft) 13 days later; reappeared with near-miss in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and has strong claims.

7/4

OUR TIP
2nd
3 (12)
Magic Basma

15/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 2453-4 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
0-10 since winning on debut in August 2024 but she ran well in Listed races last August/September (various ground) and did likewise when fourth of nine on reappearance at Newmarket three weeks ago (6f, good to firm; Rosy Affair about 2l ahead in second); could be thereabouts.
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4th

9

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Magic Basma

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

4yo who has shown improved form in Listed races this term, finishing runner-up at Haydock (6f, good to soft) and Musselburgh (7f, good) on last two outings; Circe was 1.25l ahead of her at the latter but she's 3lb better off with Richard Hannon's charge this time; each-way claims again.

4/1

2nd

6

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Magic Basma

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

4yo who has shown improved form in Listed races this term, finishing fourth at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and runner-up at Haydock (6f, good to soft); she's 0-11 since her debut win in August 2024 and the return to 7f poses a question, but this is an easy track and she's a major player on form.

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1-1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Impressive at Beverley (5f, soft) last September on sole 2yo start and readily justified odds-on favouritism in four-runner Pontefract novice (6f, good) last month; this is a steep rise in grade but it remains to be seen where her limitations lie; she's one to consider.
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2nd

7

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:42 Sandown

Lady Youmzain

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Thrice-raced filly whose form comprises two novice wins (5f/6f, soft/good) and a good third, despite drifting right, in Haydock Listed event (6f); plausibly open to further improvement and has possibilities back down in distance.

7/1

3rd

13

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Lady Youmzain

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Impressive at Beverley (5f, soft) last September on sole 2yo start and readily justified odds-on favouritism in four-runner Pontefract novice (6f, good) last month; this is a steep rise in grade but it remains to be seen where her limitations lie; she's one to consider.

12/1

1st

1

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:17 Pontefract

Lady Youmzain

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Hello Youmzain filly who created an excellent impression when making a winning debut in 5f Beverley novice in September, drawing clear last 1f; she looks to have plenty more to offer this year and is the one to beat.

4/6

4th
12 (16)
Figjam

25/1

Form: 2412-7 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ran four times in last year's 2yo campaign and best form came over 6f on soft/heavy ground, with a Group 3 fourth at Ayr and a Listed second at Doncaster; not beaten far when seventh of 14 at 66-1 on reappearance in the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good); each-way chance back on slow ground.
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10th

10

(13)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Figjam

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Katie Scott

Sole win came in a novice at Leicester (6f, good) last October and second behind Lam Yai in a Listed event at Doncaster (6f, heavy) next time; posted her best effort on RPRs when sixth of 13 in Group 3 here over 6f last month but she was below her best in a handicap at Ascot (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; down 2lb but others look stronger.

33/1

7th

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Figjam

9st 11lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Katie Scott

Just one win to her name from her nine starts but that doesn't do her ability justice as she has regularly acquitted herself well in the face of stiff tasks, most recently finishing close up in a Group 3 at York (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; interesting on this belated handicap debut.

12/1

6th

9

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Figjam

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Katie Scott

Listed runner-up (6f, heavy) last October; also fourth in similar races at Haydock (6f, good to soft) and Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in recent months but her form is more useful than smart and she'll need a big career best to reach the frame in this higher grade.

100/1

16/1

Form: 2316- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last October and took another step forward when sixth of 19 in Listed race at Newmarket later that month (6f, good; unraced on softer); with a good trainer and she's open to further improvement, but it's very much necessary today.
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7th

9

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Coconut Cove

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Wolverhampton maiden winner has been tried at Listed level in all three starts since, notably at Ayr last month when career-best second over 5f in Land O'Burns Stakes; back to 6f here and this stiff finish may not suit.

9/2

2nd

12

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Coconut Cove

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

All runs over 6f; best form when fifth of 15 in a Haydock Listed event four weeks ago; drop to 5f needs to spark improvement but it isn't out of the question.

20/1

5th

10

(13)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Coconut Cove

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Off the mark at the third attempt at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last October and took another step forward when sixth of 19 in Listed race at Newmarket later that month (6f, good; unraced on softer); with a good trainer and she's open to further improvement, but it's very much necessary today.

16/1

12/1

Form: 1463-9 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
More than just not handling the track was amiss when she was last on her recent return at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); however, this lightly raced 4yo showed improved form when tackling soft ground at Ayr last September, finishing third in that 5.5f Listed race; not discounted back on slow ground.
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7

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Rhyme Dust

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Third to Beautiful Diamond over 5.5f here (soft) in September on her final run for Mark Usher; low-key start for Ralph Beckett but she bounced back to form at York (6f, good) eight days ago, blowing the start but making a big mid-race move before weakening into fourth close home; shaped like the best horse in that race and perhaps has a stronger chance than her rating might indicate.

10/1

4th

1

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Rhyme Dust

10st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran well when third in a Listed event at Ayr last September (5.5f, soft; final run for Mark Usher); unplaced in two Listed races for new stable in 2026; faces a more suitable challenge today and her apprentice takes off a valuable 7lb.

10/1

6th

6

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Rhyme Dust

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

More than just not handling the track was amiss when she was last on her recent return at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); however, this lightly raced 4yo showed improved form when tackling soft ground at Ayr last September, finishing third in that 5.5f Listed race; not discounted back on slow ground.

12/1

Form: 022-37 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive in turf handicaps last season and reappeared with encouraging third at Kempton (6f, AW) last month; however, well beaten at Newmarket since and looks up against it today even if back to her best.
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9th

2

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:12 Ascot

Lady Roxby

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Progressive last season and she reappeared with a promising third at Kempton (6f) in April; not so good since but she is on a favourable mark again now and dropping back to 5f can help; contender.

4/1

7th

5

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Lady Roxby

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Solid effort in a 6f handicap at Kempton on her reappearance but she has come up short in two runs since (stiff task latest); could prove vulnerable once more.

11/1

7th

2

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Lady Roxby

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Herrington

Steadily progressive in turf handicaps last season and reappeared with encouraging third at Kempton (6f, AW) last month; however, well beaten at Newmarket since and looks up against it today even if back to her best.

50/1

200/1

Form: 51565- D

Last run: 177 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won Chester novice (6f, good to soft) last September on fourth run but came up short in Listed race and two nurseries subsequently; hard to fancy.
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9th

8

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Trust Amy

8st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Plenty of racing last year, when finishing well held in two runs on Tapeta; offered a bit more on latest start but still has stamina to prove, having just a second go beyond 6f, and this race is more competitive.

25/1

Form: 3413-0 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
All five starts on good ground; easily made all in C&D maiden last October on third outing and third of 19 in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good) a fortnight later; she's much better than she showed on her reappearance at Newbury but was heavily beaten; others arrive with more pressing claims.
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12th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Splish Splash

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Prominent racer; easy win at Haydock last October and backed it up with a fine third in a Newmarket Listed race two weeks later (both 6f on good ground); little to shout about in two runs this year but she should find this company more manageable.

9/1

9th

15

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Splish Splash

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

All five starts on good ground; easily made all in C&D maiden last October on third outing and third of 19 in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good) a fortnight later; she's much better than she showed on her reappearance at Newbury but was heavily beaten; others arrive with more pressing claims.

40/1

14th

10

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Splish Splash

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Strong 6f form in October when last seen, gaining her comfortable maiden win at the chief expense of a subsequent scorer (Zooming) then running well in Listed grade at Newmarket where she was only one place behind Azleet who landed the Nell Gwyn on Wednesday; worth another crack at 7f and probably has a better chance than bare ratings suggest.

20/1

40/1

Form: 124-08 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Went close in Group 3 Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last August and again ran well when fourth of five in Group 2 at Longchamp (1m, soft) in September; however, well beaten in Group 3/Listed races (7f/6f, good) on her two starts this spring and has to get back on track.
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10th

14

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Princess Petrol

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Went close in Group 3 Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last August and again ran well when fourth of five in Group 2 at Longchamp (1m, soft) in September; however, well beaten in Group 3/Listed races (7f/6f, good) on her two starts this spring and has to get back on track.

40/1

8th

6

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Goodwood

Princess Petrol

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Stylish winner of 6f Ascot novice in July and bettered that form when runner-up in the Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f) and fourth in a Longchamp Group 2 (1m) in the autumn; hooded for her reappearance but she beat only one home in Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury; headgear quickly dispensed with.

12/1

13th

7

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Princess Petrol

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Gained her novice win at Ascot (6f) then showed Group form that comprised a close second at Newmarket (7f) and fourth of five at Longchamp (1m); holds a respectable chance on bare ratings in first-time hood.

11/1

9/1

Form: 121-00

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
5-7 in 2yo season, a campaign that culminated with Group 3 win at Chantilly (7f, very soft); the drop back in trip could be a positive but she's been well beaten on both starts this season, most recently in the French 1,000 Guineas; carries a 5lb penalty and a major turnaround is needed.
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11th

9

(5)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Half Sovereign

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

5-7 in 2yo season, a campaign that culminated with Group 3 win at Chantilly (7f, very soft); the drop back in trip could be a positive but she's been well beaten on both starts this season, most recently in the French 1,000 Guineas; carries a 5lb penalty and a major turnaround is needed.

9/1

2nd

15

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket

Half Sovereign

8st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Scopey filly who has got on a roll and wasn't overly pressed to complete her four-timer when making most in a nursery at the St Leger meeting over Doncaster's extended 6f (good to soft; has won on good to firm); gets in here off an advantageous weight having fetched 12,000gns as a yearling; clear claims.

2/1

1st

1

(8)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Half Sovereign

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Acts on good to firm and good to soft; justified favouritism in Newmarket nursery (7f) most recently, taking form figures to 4111; progressing well and has leading claims.

5/2

Form: 08-753 C BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Completed 6f Newmarket handicap hat-trick last summer (good to firm); kept on well for fifth of 14 in Listed race at Bath (5f, good) last month and close third in handicap there (5f, good) latest; has run well on heavy ground here; improvement needed but the return to 6f can suit; not ruled out.
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1st

5

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Angel Shared

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Often leads and her last three wins have been over C&D, including in this race last year; finished down the field in last four runs but this is a drop back in grade and she's now 7lb lower than for her last success; one to keep an eye on.

8/1

9th

11

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Angel Shared

8st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Often leads; ran in a Listed race in May but underwhelming handicap efforts since on Newmarket's July course and she usually runs that track well; needs a revival and she's unraced here.

50/1

100/1

Form: 920336 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Admirable 6yo who has won eight of her 52 starts (including on soft); however, she goes up in grade this afternoon and would be a shock winner.
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7th

2

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Powdering

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Versatile ground-wise and she recorded her ninth win when bouncing with a comfortable success over C&D (good to firm) in June; still looks feasibly treated on that form and she was a fair third in a Class 3 event back here last month; respected dropped back in grade.

11/2

3rd

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:08 Newmarket (July)

Powdering

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple winner at up to 1m who scored for the ninth time when landing a not dissimilar event over C&D three weeks ago; has never won off a mark this high but seems to be getting quicker as she ages and has gone back-to-back before.

11/2

1st

4

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newmarket (July)

Powdering

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple wins include one over 7f on the Rowley course and she's also finished close up over 6f there; needs more than she's been showing of late though and this is her first run on the July course.

16/1

9/4

Form: 1180-6 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Listed/Group 3 wins at Naas last summer (6f, yielding/good) then unplaced in two Group 1s; underwhelming on recent return at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; behind two of these) but those who raced more prominently were favoured and she could improve for that run; versatile ground-wise; key player.
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15th

8

(11)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Sky Majesty

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Listed/Group 3 wins at Naas last summer (6f, yielding/good) then unplaced in two Group 1s; underwhelming on recent return at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; behind two of these) but those who raced more prominently were favoured and she could improve for that run; versatile ground-wise; key player.

9/4

6th

9

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Sky Majesty

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has come up short in Group 1 attempts, including last two appearances; record when racing below that level on turf is unblemished (5-5) and features Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 wins on British, French and Irish soil; strong claims back down in grade.

7/2

8th

16

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Sky Majesty

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Behind a few of these in the Commonwealth Cup but better form since, winning 6f Listed/Group 3 races at Naas; versatile ground-wise; has won five of her seven races and this 3yo filly is in the right hands to continue to improve (trainer won this last year); supplemented for this race at a cost of £20,000 following her impressive win last time; on the shortlist.

9/1

Form: 0-4568

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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33/1

Form: 5410-5

Last run: 75 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

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Non-runners

Dandana, Thora

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.60
Straight Forecast £25.70
Trifecta £274.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rosy Affair

NEWMARKET:

Sky Majesty

Daily Record:

Half Sovereign

TOPSPEED:

Rhyme Dust

The Guardian:

Magic Basma

The Times:

Sky Majesty

Telegraph:

Sky Majesty

The Sun:

Sky Majesty

The Star:

Sky Majesty

RP RATINGS:

Rosy Affair

POSTDATA:

Rosy Affair

Daily Mail:

Rosy Affair

D Express:

Rosy Affair

Daily Mirror:

Rosy Affair