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17.35

Good To Firm

Kensington Palace Stakes (Fillies’ Handicap)

  • Prize money: £61848
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 25 runners
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Kensington Palace Stakes (Fillies’ Handicap)

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 12-113 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Four wins on AW, including a valuable Newcastle handicap on Good Friday; proved herself on turf when third of 12 in 1m Group 2 at the Curragh (good) 24 days ago; subsequently purchased by Wathnan Racing; classy but she'll require a very smart handicap performance to defy such a lofty mark.
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3rd

12

(3)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Stateira

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Four wins on AW, latest in a valuable Newcastle handicap; needs to prove herself on turf; her single attempt (at Goodwood a year ago) was too bad to be true; has beaten Irish-trained handicappers on her last two starts; faces opposition of a much higher standard now.

9/1

Form: 127-76

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at York (1m2f, good) last July; even better form when runner-up in Group 3 at the Curragh (1m1f, good to yielding) the following month but she hasn't got near that level in three subsequent outings, including two this season; that has resulted in her mark easing but she needs to be back with a bang in first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces worn last time).
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6th

8

(1)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Sand Gazelle

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

14:20 Newmarket

Sand Gazelle

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

Form: 742-35

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Both wins were on AW and she did well to finish third, in difficult circumstances, at Kempton (1m2f Listed, AW) on seasonal/stable debut; stiff task in Group 3 back on turf at Sandown since but she should still have done better than a remote last of five; fourth in this last year but off 7lb lower.
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5th

5

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Muddy Mooy

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Has gained both wins on AW and she did well to finish third, in difficult circumstances, at Kempton (1m2f Listed) on reappearance; ties in with Devil's Advocate on that bare form but isn't guaranteed to find the required further improvement back on turf.

25/1

3rd

7

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Muddy Mooy

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Unexposed mare who is 2-4 on the AW and was last seen finishing second of 13 in a Chantilly Listed contest (10.5f, soft) last July; makes her debut for her new trainer (same owner) after 260 days off but not dismissed completely if returning in the same form.

12/1

Form: 147-05 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Third in this race on good to firm last year and left even that form behind when bagging a Group 3 over the round mile here under Billy Loughnane a month later; hasn't fired in two outings this spring but given a chance by the handicapper as a result and no shock to see a revival back at Ascot.
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5th

2

(5)

23rd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

13:45 Haydock

Cheshire Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

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

14:20 Newmarket

Cheshire Dancer

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

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

Form: 642-12

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Second win of her career when seeing off 12 rivals in 1m1f Compiegne conditions race (good to soft) on reappearance and she backed that up with excellent second of ten in 1m Longchamp Listed race (very soft) five weeks ago; firmish ground would be an unknown for this French raider.
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No Results Found

Form: 277-79 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Steady progress culminated in close second to Cheshire Dancer in a Group 3 over the round mile here (good to firm) last July; not in the same form since (tailed off in Newmarket Group 2 latest) and it remains to be seen whether a return to Ascot sparks her back to life.
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9th

1

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Newmarket

American Gal

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

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

15:13 Kempton (AW)

American Gal

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Ed Walker

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

Form: 00-554

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a Listed race at York (5f, good) as a 2yo but she's 0-14 since and was beaten 11l when fourth in Epsom Group 3 (8.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago.
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4th

3

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:05 Epsom

Betty Clover

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a Listed race at York (5f, good) as a 2yo but she's 0-13 since and finished behind Shes Perfect and Arisaig in a Goodwood Listed event last time.

25/1

5th

2

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Betty Clover

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a Listed race at York (5f, good) as a 2yo but she's 0-12 since and has had some major blips along the way; reappeared with fair fifth in Listed event at Kempton (1m) in March but Never Let Go was ahead of her in that race and the market leaders were well below form; only beaten a nose in the corresponding race 12 months ago but even that will need bettering today.

25/1

Form: 113-61 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Yet another success story for the James Owen yard, with her all-the-way defeat of Song N Dance and Alobayyah over C&D (good) last month her third win in just five starts for the stable; enjoyed the run of things from the front on that occasion but further progress isn't discounted.
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1st

3

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Radiant Beauty

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

Progressive in 2025, coming right away for a 1m Redcar win on yard debut before following up on Kempton AW (7f); races freely and saw too much daylight at Newmarket (1m, good) in October but, hanging on well for third, she lost nothing in defeat; up against it in a Listed AW race at Kempton in March but it was a good return; has another handicap in her.

6/1

6th

10

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:13 Kempton (AW)

Radiant Beauty

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Four wins in 2025, two of them at this track; big step up in class after six months off and others have much more pressing claims.

20/1

Form: 98513- D

Last run: 248 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Back on the up with a comfortable York handicap win (1m1f, good) off 9lb lower last September and ended her campaign with a good third of nine in 1m Listed race in Italy; has raced only on good or softer when on turf; lightly raced enough to think she may have more to offer this season.
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5

(3)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 3

17:00 York

Rhapsody

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

Debut winner at 1m; found Listed races too tough but made up good late headway from the back on handicap debut at Kempton (1m AW) and should really have finished closer; would have been very tempting had Cieren Fallon not got off her to ride the stablemate.

9/1

6

(9)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Rhapsody

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Has failed to progress since her debut 1m Yarmouth novice victory last October and was tongue tied (now left off) when only eighth of ten in 1m2f Goodwood Listed event in June; she may still do better though, after a break and now going into handicaps for top yard.

7/1

Form: 1/85-3 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly who ran an eye-catching trial for this when third of nine to Radiant Beauty and Song N Dance over C&D (good) on reappearance, doing well to finish so close to that prominently ridden pair having been held up in rear in a steadily run race; further improvement seems likely for top yard after only four starts; leading claims.
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3rd

2

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Alobayyah

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

Outclassed rivals on sole 2yo start, over 1m at Yarmouth (soft); had a much stiffer task when returning in a Group 3 last August, where she was struck into, but she was nowhere near justifying short odds on Newcastle AW (1m2f) in October; goes handicapping with potential but queries.

13/2

4

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Alobayyah

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Created a good impression when making a winning debut in Yarmouth novice last October; off ten months before eighth of 13 in Sandown Group 3 event (again 1m on soft; 14-1) in August and this Ghaiyyath filly is very much the one to beat back in these much calmer waters.

4/6

Form: 570-95 BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has won only a novice in 14 starts but has some classy form, notably a close fifth in a Group 3 over 7f last September; favourite back in handicap company at Yarmouth (7f, good) last time but could manage only fifth of seven; her stable is no stranger to handicap success at this meeting but other runners arrive with more compelling claims.
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5th

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

16:28 Yarmouth

Miss Nightfall

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has only won a novice in 13 starts but has some classy form to her name, notably a close fifth in a Group 3 over this trip last September; has contested Listed or Group races in her last four starts (first attempt at 1m on return) and her handicap form is very solid.

11/4

9th

7

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:13 Kempton (AW)

Miss Nightfall

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Just one win to her name and she has done much of her racing over shorter trips; did run well at Royal Ascot on her only 1m start, finishing sixth of 25 behind Never Let Go (1lb better off for a 3.5l defeat); promise on AW; may progress again this year.

16/1

Form: 7540-6 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
A few of last year's efforts suggest this sort of mark is within reach; never threatened when favourite for the C&D handicap won by Radiant Beauty on reappearance but was caught further back than ideal the way that race went; the hood she's worn since her second start is off today; still not fully exposed.
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6th

1

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Zgharta

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in 1m2f Newmarket maiden last May; the Sandringham over C&D last June was a brutal start to her handicap career but a strong-finishing fifth of 12 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good) next time, when blocked in her run, suggested this mark was within reach; had excuses on last two starts and has a big run in her under favourable conditions.

7/2

5

(13)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Zgharta

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won Newmarket maiden (1m2f, good) in May on third start and not beaten far in her first two handicaps (1m, good to firm/good) despite not enjoying the rub of the green, with a tough draw at Royal Ascot then a troubled passage when keeping on well at Glorious Goodwood; could have more to offer now back up in trip and this unexposed 3yo is firmly in calculations.

3/1

Form: 1510-3 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Largely progressed well in 2025 (a three-time winner at 1m-1m1f) but nowhere near her best when remote third in 1m1f Hamilton handicap on reappearance and the yard's main riders look elsewhere; tongue tied first time.
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3rd

2

(5)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Seren Star

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressed well in 2025 (a three-time winner around 1m) until hooded and only 13th in Saint-Cloud Listed event (1m) on her final run in November; headgear is quickly dispensed with and she appeals as the sort to do well again in 2026.

11/4

1st

8

(8)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Seren Star

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

Made a winning start in handicaps at Hamilton (9f) in August and not disgraced off a 4lb higher mark when fifth of ten at York (9f) following month; she can make her presence felt.

9/1

Form: 568-97

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Consistent for Tom Ward in 2025; weakened quickly when tailed off in 1m4f Goodwood Listed race on return for new yard and, under a change of tactics, went off way too hard in 1m1f Hamilton handicap since; hooded first time; lots to prove.
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7th

1

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Crystal Flyer

10st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

Consistent for Tom Ward in 2025; changed hands for 70,000gns but she went too freely when beating only one home on her stable debut in a 1m4f Listed event at Goodwood on her recent return; she's the sort to bounce back.

20/1

9th

4

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

15:50 Goodwood

Crystal Flyer

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ben Haslam

Winless in 2025 for Tom Clover but she largely performed with credit; changed hands for 70,000 guineas subsequently but this C&D scorer faces no easy task on her seasonal/yard debut.

25/1

Form: /214-5

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicap form at the start of last summer, winning convincingly at Haydock (7f, good) before excellent fourth of 25 in the Sandringham at this meeting (1m, good to firm); not seen again until a creditable fifth of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap (good) last month and entitled to come on for that run; first-time tongue-tie worn at Thirsk is retained; high on the shortlist under Spencer.
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5th

5

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Oolong Poobong

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Progressive filly who put the race to bed quite convincingly for her first handicap win, at Haydock (7f, good) last May; had a much stiffer task in the Sandringham (1m, good to firm) at Royal Ascot after but ran a cracker in fourth, drifting across from a high draw; off since though so fitness unknown and market helpful; tongue tied this time.

13/2

4th

15

(21)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Oolong Poobong

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

This represents a marked rise in grade but she took what looked a competitive Haydock 7f handicap apart last month and a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world; dam won over this far; her yard won last year's Britannia with a similarly progressive type.

12/1

Form: 6124-1 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Made light of a ten-month absence in small-field Doncaster handicap (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; this comes quite quick on the back of that but she's an unexposed sort from a leading stable that is in tremendous form.
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1st

4

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Rumba Numba

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Unexposed 4yo who won a Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, AW) last May and she didn't get much luck when fourth on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good) last summer; now returns after 311 days off but she still has potential and is an interesting contender off the same mark as last time.

3/1

10

(7)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Rumba Numba

8st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Left May's debut at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) miles behind for 33-1 win at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) and 2l second in Southwell novice (1m, AW); begins handicap life on a competitive mark and her pedigree provides hope she'll be capable of better still; one of two 3yos for her leading trainer.

12/1

Form: 31-11 D

Last run: 126 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of her four starts (all AW); completed her hat-trick when making all in a small-field fillies' handicap at Kempton (1m) in February; absent since (non-runner in a Kempton Listed race in March on a vet's certificate - lame); no reason on breeding why she won't prove as effective on turf; open to further progress.
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No Results Found

Form: 0-4642

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
No win in 16 starts since debut success last June but has run with credit on all four this year, including fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft); second of 11 over 1m at Thirsk (1m, good) 17 days ago; each-way shout at likely decent odds.
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2nd

1

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Perfect Part

10st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

She's been a promising fourth on two of her three starts this season, at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and here (7f, good) a fortnight ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); might not be far away.

11/1

4th

6

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Perfect Part

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-14 since winning debut; shaped quite nicely in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on reappearance but never the slightest threat at Musselburgh next time; now tried in headgear.

12/1

Form: -45059 CD

Last run: 75 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
C&D winner (good to firm) off 6lb lower last July but fourth was the best placing she achieved in five AW handicaps earlier this year; off 11 weeks; others make more obvious appeal.
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9th

5

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Unassuming

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

4lb higher than her last winning mark but Jack Callan's claim will help in that respect and it was a good run last time at Wolverhampton (finished upside Exquisitive Acclaim) given she was never ideally positioned out the back; could go well provided stall 11 isn't a killer.

10/1

5th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unassuming

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Latest win was C&D in October and she twice went close in November; ran respectably on next four starts but no show when favourite in the Southwell race won by Dosman on latest; cheekpieces (worn last three outings) are removed.

16/1

Form: 211-22 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 on the up with wins in 7f Leicester novice (good) and 1m Newcastle handicap (AW); has continued the good work this year, finishing runner-up in handicaps at Southwell and over C&D (good; split Radiant Beauty and Alobayyah); one to consider.
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2nd

6

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Song N Dance

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: S Woods

Limited action so far but she ended 2025 in fine fettle, finding plenty to win a 7f Leicester novice (good) and was not at all hard pressed to win on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m, AW); useful comeback run when runner-up on Southwell AW in April and should come on for the outing; further improvement likely.

7/1

2nd

1

(3)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:41 Southwell (AW)

Song N Dance

10st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: S Woods

Unexposed for a 4yo after just six starts and she ended last season on a high with wins in a Leicester novice (7f, good) and a Newcastle handicap (1m, Tapeta); now 7lb higher and is the only one in the field without a run this year.

7/2

Form: -15576 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; now 2lb lower than for that success, but she took her turf record to 0-11 when only sixth of 11 at Chester (extended 1m2f) last time; this is more her trip but she's still hard to make a case for.
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6th

12

(10)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Callianassa

8st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; back off the same mark as for that success, but she is 0-10 on turf and has never attempted this far before.

18/1

7th

4

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Callianassa

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; return to this trip should suit, but she is 0-9 on turf and a few of the others make greater appeal.

8/1

Form: 6421-

Last run: 330 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fourth time of asking in France in 1m3f Dieppe maiden (heavy) last July; off since (sold out of Henri-Francois Devin's yard for 13,000euros in February); drops back significantly in trip for British and handicap debut; a hard one to assess and can really only be watched.
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No Results Found

Form: 233-44

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Maiden who returned from a break with a creditable fourth of nine to Radiant Beauty, Song N Dance and Alobayyah over C&D (good) last month but wasn't in the same form when filling the same position in a 1m1f Lingfield handicap since; 2lb out of the handicap.
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4th

4

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Quamby

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Maiden who missed a lot of last year but has returned a string of solid efforts in defeat, including in handicap company the past twice; inclined to over-race on her comeback from five months off and is entitled to improve; considered.

3/1

4th

8

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Quamby

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David Simcock

Sparingly raced since 2yo debut and not yet off the mark but she put in a spirited late dash in a valuable fillies' handicap on Lingfield AW (1m2f) in December, close behind the winner who was ahead of her mark; acts just as well on turf but has other unexposed types to contend with today.

7/1

Form: 2-1606

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
All three wins over shorter, the latest over 6f at Kempton (AW) in April; unable to reproduce that form in three 7f turf outings since; stays 1m but it's hard to be positive about her chance from 3lb out of the weights.
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6th

3

(11)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Wetherby

Lady Mariko

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Two-time turf winner over 6f-7f; career best came with an AW win at Kempton in April; well beaten in two 7f turf starts since; drops 1lb; more needed.

10/1

11th

2

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Lady Mariko

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Dylan Cunha

Dual 7f turf winner last summer who overcame the drop back to 6f at Kempton (AW) in April; disappointing at Yarmouth three weeks later but she's from a yard which is in fine form.

9/1

Form: 132526 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Kept on well for second of 15 over an extended 1m4f at Chester (good) in May but below-par sixth over the same trip at Goodwood since; latest win came over 1m on AW in March, so the significant drop back in trip shouldn't be an issue but it's still hard to be upbeat about her prospects here from 4lb out of the handicap.
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6th

6

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:12 Goodwood

Renesmee

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Had a lot of racing but she arrives here in a fine run of form and kept on well for second in a Class 4 at Chester four weeks ago (good); effective on good to soft; chance.

5/1

2nd

9

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Renesmee

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Led close home at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in March and has held her form well since (7f-9.4f); should be fine back on turf but current mark demands a career-best performance on this first attempt at 1m4f.

16/1

Betting Forcast

13/2 Stateira, 16/1 Sand Gazelle, 25/1 Muddy Mooy, 22/1 Cheshire Dancer, 20/1 Gaga Girl, 28/1 American Gal, 25/1 Betty Clover, 6/1 Radiant Beauty, 14/1 Rhapsody, 9/2 Alobayyah, 14/1 Miss Nightfall, 11/1 Zgharta, 25/1 Seren Star, 100/1 Crystal Flyer, 10/1 Oolong Poobong, 14/1 Rumba Numba, 10/1 All Moonshine, 25/1 Perfect Part, 28/1 Unassuming, 11/1 Song N Dance, 100/1 Callianassa, 33/1 Goldilocks Cen, 25/1 Quamby, 100/1 Lady Mariko, 100/1 Renesmee

Verdict

The C&D fillies' handicap on last month's Victoria Cup card looks a key piece of form. Radiant Beauty and Song N Dance were first and second and are likely to go well again, but it was the performance of ALOBAYYAH which really caught the eye. On just the fourth start of her career, she stormed home from the rear for a closing third while the aforementioned first two filled those positions throughout. That effort suggests this Ghaiyyath filly is on a good mark and her lightly raced profile suggests there should be even more to come from her. Last year's Sandringham fourth Oolong Poobong made an encouraging return from just under a year off when fifth at Thirsk last month and is second choice. Cheshire Dancer, who boasts a good Ascot record, and Perfect Part are two who could go well at likely bigger odds. [Andrew Sheret]

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Zgharta

SPOTLIGHT:

Alobayyah

POSTDATA:

Seren Star