October 19 / 19.00 Kempton (AW)

19.00

Standard To Slow

Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5346
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Unibet/British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Kingman; sister to 6f winner Calyx (including 2yo Group 2; RPR 118); dam 6f-1m 2yo winner (including Group 3; 112), sister to 6f Group 1 winner African Rose and to dam of Dewhurst/Irish 2,000 winner Native Trail out of Group-placed 1m2f winner; beautifully bred and from a yard with a fine record with 2yos first time; major player especially if market positive.
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4th

7

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Newmarket

Coppice

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) in June and, after defeats in two Group races (albeit with an excuse on second occasion), she won a C&D Listed race (good to firm) last Friday; this lightly raced 3yo is in top hands and could develop into a Group/Grade 1 winner at some point, but she needs a sizeable leap forward if she's to prevail today.

12/1

1st

8

(7)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Coppice

9st 0lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

held up in rear, good headway on near side of group from over 2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, led towards finish

7/2

9th

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Coppice

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

held up in rear

7/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal by Invincible Spirit; dam Group-placed 7f 2yo winner (RPR 103), closely related to French 1m winner Karkhov out of 1m winning half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Dutch Art and 1m2f Group 2 winner Up, descends from 5f Group 3 winner Palacegate Episode; enough to like on pedigree and stable has a great record with 2yos first time but she does have to overcome a high draw.
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1st

9

(8)

16th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Kempton (AW)

Whispering Dream

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

made all, pushed along and went clear from 2f out, easily

1/2

2nd

13

(11)

19th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Whispering Dream

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, pushed along and headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

11/4

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 822

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Sets the standard after narrow defeats at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) and Newmarket (7f, good; RPR 83) on her last two starts; her experience should stand her in good stead and likely to be right there once again from the inside stall.
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8th

1

(6)

27th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Ripon

Hey Lyla

10st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and finished last at Newmarket 11 days ago, but she won at Hamilton (1m1f, good) in June and was a good third at Ayr (1m, good) last month; not ruled out.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newmarket (July)

Hey Lyla

10st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

One of her better efforts when chasing home a big improver over C&D last summer and she has run well on both turf starts this year, winning on reappearance at Hamilton (1m1f, good) and close up at Ayr (1m, good) in July; first time William Buick has ridden her in a handicap; every chance.

3/1

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Ayr

Hey Lyla

9st 8lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and below par at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last time; however, prior to that she made a winning reappearance at Hamilton (1m1f, good); also effective on soft/good to soft; can be a contender if she's on a going day.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Roaring Lion; 80,000gns yearling; half-sister to winners Starcat (1m-10.5f GB AW 2yo/KSA; RPR 99), Outbreak (1m 2yo; 91) and Zuba (1m2f 2yo/1m4f AW; 86/2m hurdle); dam 7f-1m winner (including at 2/AW/Group 3; 111), half-sister to 5f Listed winner Katawi out of 7f winner; something to like on pedigree but stable doesn't have many 2yos win first time.
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5

(7)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Hakuna Babe

9st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Won at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October for former trainer off 6lb higher mark; disappointing for current yard this year and has plenty to prove.

12/1

5th

7

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

13:25 Haydock

Hakuna Babe

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Sole win from 14 races was at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October off 6lb higher; tailed off in first-time cheekpieces (which are now removed) on latest outing; this is a rethink on trip, following three attempts over 1m, and she's never been beyond 1m2f; bit to prove.

14/1

8th

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Hakuna Babe

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Sole success at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last October (now 3lb lower) when trained by now-retired William Jarvis; hasn't fired for current stable yet and first-time cheekpieces are now applied; looks like she needs to step back up in trip.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
January foal by Churchill; half-sister to 1m2f winner Alfaadfhel (including AW; RPR 103); dam unraced sister to 1m Group 1 winner Emulous, 1m2f Group 3 winner First Sitting and 5f 2yo Listed winner Daring Diva out of 5f/6.5f winner, is granddaughter of US 8.5f Grade 2 winner; enough to like on breeding and well worth monitoring in the market.
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2nd

2

(3)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:55 Chepstow

Peaceful Story

9st 11lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Five-race maiden who made the frame in two 1m novices (good to firm) in June, but has failed to transfer that form into handicaps, albeit the trip appeared to stretch her at Newbury (1m2f, soft) four weeks ago; bit to prove.

10/1

6th

2

(7)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Peaceful Story

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, some headway 3f out

10/1

7th

2

(4)

13th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Peaceful Story

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Minor honours in novice events at Goodwood and Windsor last month (both 1m on good to firm) and, at such an early stage, should have more to give; considered on handicap debut.

7/1

Form: 7067

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all four starts, the last two over C&D; may not come into her own until tackling handicaps.
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5th

9

(1)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Natacata

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly after 3f, joined 4f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

9/2

5th

9

(1)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Natacata

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

took keen hold, pressed leader, led narrowly after 3f, joined 4f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

9/2

2nd

7

(2)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Natacata

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

15-race maiden but has run with credit in recent starts, second at Chelmsford (2m) before fifth over C&D; place claims.

6/1

20/1

Form:

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
270,000gns yearling; sent off 8-1 for her Yarmouth debut (7f, good to soft) last month but offered little promise in finishing tenth of 12; drawn wide and needs to step up.
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2nd

2

(5)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Aesthetic

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Hasn't threatened in her first two handicaps, over 1m here last month and 1m2f at Lingfield on Monday (fourth of five behind Haaland), but this 270,000gns yearling has made late headway on each occasion and could be well served by this step up in trip.

5/2

4th

1

(6)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:23 Lingfield (AW)

Aesthetic

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

dwelt start and ducked right start, in rear and in touch with leaders

7/4

6th

6

(1)

6th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:20 Southwell (AW)

Aesthetic

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

slowly into stride

13/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 65

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and out of the frame in two starts over 7f on good ground at Newmarket and Leicester, but did hint at ability on both occasions; half-sister to an AW winner and likely to find her niche in nurseries after this.
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1st

8

(1)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Leicester

Chorus Line

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

towards rear, steady headway from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final 110yds, led towards finish, pushed out

8/1

4th

6

(1)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:15 Thirsk

Chorus Line

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ed Dunlop

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, challenging when ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

9th

11

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Chorus Line

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Has not kicked on from her winning seasonal/handicap debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in May, but looked suited by the drop back in trip when fourth over that C&D this month and has possibilities here if the first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect.

10/1

Form: 7

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
225,000euros yearling who was sent off at 15-2 for last month's Yarmouth debut (6f, good) and ran as if in need of the experience, finishing seventh of 11; half-sister to an AW winner; will need to improve a fair bit in order to figure here.
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12th

7

(4)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:50 Doncaster

Wild Side

9st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Had an excuse for heavy defeat on AW finals day last time (found to be coughing); completed a turf hat-trick in May/June 2023 but current mark presents a tougher task.

14/1

9th

4

(9)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Wild Side

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Boughey

Progressive on turf last summer and she's improved again on AW this winter, winning at Southwell (1m) in December before a C&D third behind Shades Of Summer and Nine Tenths on New Year's Day; better off at the weights with both those fillies here; should make a bold bid.

13/2

3rd

4

(8)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wild Side

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Successful in similar event at Southwell (1m) last month, taking record to 4-10; the runner-up has advertised that form since; largely progressive and is effective at 7f; respected up just 2lb.

7/2

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Gleneagles; closely related to winners Sanitiser (6f-1m2f including 2yo/AW; RPR 97) and Snatty Dancer (Danish 1m2f-10.7f); dam 1m winner (Listed placed 1m2f; 92), sister to 1m2f/1m4f AW winner Salmon Sushi out of 6f winner, is granddaughter of Irish Oaks winner; nicely enough bred and stable has a fine record with 2yo newcomers; worth a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

6

(4)

23rd May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Child

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Well beaten on turf debut after four months off at Nottingham (1m, soft) three weeks ago, but had looked progressive on artificial surfaces during the winter, getting off the mark under a well-judged front-running ride on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in January; only 1lb higher and worth a second look back on the AW.

20/1

8th

9

(6)

2nd May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Star Child

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has improved with each of her four starts (all on AW), winning on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m) in January; pedigree provides optimism she'll continue to progress and she returns from a break with yard in good form.

7/1

1st

4

(5)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Star Child

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

led, ridden and clear with one other over 2f out, sustained duel with runner-up home straight, kept on well

9/2

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Mastercraftsman; dam 1m2f AW winner (RPR 83), out of French 1m4f winning half-sister to Cheveley Park/1,000 Guineas winner Special Duty and to dam of Expert Eye, is granddaughter of once-raced sister to US 7f-1m1f Grade 1 winner Sightseek; stable not renowned for winning 2yo newcomers so she may be better for the run.
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1st

3

(2)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:14 Nottingham

Loughville

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Alan King

Third on her first two runs this season (1m6f/1m4f, good to soft/good) and a case can be made on that form but down the field on her last three outings and she needs to get back on track now back down in trip.

14/1

13th

7

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

Loughville

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Alan King

In top form at start of season and kept on for Listed third at Goodwood (1m4f, good) in May; versatile ground-wise; however, she's finished down the field in handicaps on last two starts and has to turn things around.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Ribchester; half-sister to 1m3f-1m4f winner Caius Chorister (RPR 102); dam 11.6f-2m winner (90), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Havre De Paix, is granddaughter of 1m 2yo Listed winner; stable has the occasional 2yo go in first time but this filly looks one for middle-distances in due course.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

5

(1)

11th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

La Espanola

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Menuisier

steadied start

14/1

9th

5

(6)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:20 Yarmouth

La Espanola

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Half-sister to useful 1m3f-1m4f winner Caius Chorister (RPR 102); stepped up on her novice form to finish a close fourth on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m4f AW; first-time tongue-tie; 18-1) despite racing freely during a wide trip; one to be interested in back in distance.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
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3rd

4

(8)

19th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twilight Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Yet to win on AW but she's rated 7lb lower in this discipline and has run well at Lingfield the last twice (7f and 1m); others in today's field appeal more.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Dancer

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Jonathan Portman

midfield but in touch with leaders

4/1

2nd

9

(2)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Dancer

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Jonathan Portman

Triple 7f turf winner; placed over C&D in March, when 2lb higher; well below par on turf on her last two starts; revival needed.

14/1

14/1

Form: 53

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced when fifth of 12 on her Newbury debut (6f, good to firm) in August and stepped up from that when third of seven at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; has ability but the outside stall is of little help and she may have more of a chance in nurseries after this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

(12)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Vinaka

9st 12lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Best run for current stable when third in first-time cheekpieces at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month; 1lb lower here but shade disappointing back at Brighton recently; now tongue tied; others appeal more.

12/1

5th

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:50 Brighton

Vinaka

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Just one win from 14 starts but that came off 2lb higher at Epsom (7f) last August and she returned to form with good third over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago; responded well to first-time cheekpieces in that race and has claims if she can build on that.

6/1

3rd

7

(3)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:00 Brighton

Vinaka

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

A 7f winner in 2023 for Ali Stronge but she has failed to build on her debut for her current yard on two starts since, latest when ninth of 13 at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month; down 3lb but needs to step up.

16/1

Non-runners

Twilight Dancer, Vinaka

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.90
Straight Forecast £5.44
Trifecta £19.40

Selections

RP Ratings:

Hey Lyla

NEWMARKET:

Whispering Dream

SPOTLIGHT:

Coppice

Daily Record:

Whispering Dream

TOPSPEED:

Hey Lyla

POSTDATA:

Hey Lyla

THE NORTH:

Hey Lyla

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Hey Lyla

Telegraph:

Hey Lyla

The Guardian:

Hey Lyla

Daily Mail:

Hey Lyla

Daily Express:

Hey Lyla

Daily Mirror:

Hey Lyla

The Sun:

Hey Lyla

The Star:

Hey Lyla