November 02 / 13.46 Nottingham

13.46

Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3240
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-sister to French 9.5f AW winner Welcome Sight (RPR 82); dam unraced sister to Listed-placed 6f winner City Girl out of 6f Listed-winning half-sister to 5f Listed winner Loch Verdi, is granddaughter of top sprinter Lochsong; late foal and probably best watched on debut.
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7th

2

(6)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bend The Light

8st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Sylvester Kirk

Both starts at Kempton, outpaced over 1m then outstayed over 1m3f; may improve for this extended 1m1f but has plenty to find on bare figures; handicaps a better option after this.

100/1

5th

5

(5)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bend The Light

8st 8lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Sylvester Kirk

Half-sister to a French 9.5f AW winner but she was 300-1 when well beaten on her debut over 1m here in November.

100/1

9

(2)

3rd Dec 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bend The Light

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Sylvester Kirk

300-1 for her Kempton debut last month (1m) and finished well beaten; hard to recommend.

66/1

Form: 5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Tenth foal; half-sister to six winners including five with RPRs of 95+; 12-1, weakened into fifth of nine in novice at Brighton (1m, soft) three weeks ago and should improve, as she'll need to.
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5th

11

(6)

13th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:27 Newcastle (AW)

Carouselle

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

0-7 but her fifth at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last Saturday was one of her better runs and she made her headway out wide; wears first-time cheekpieces today and she's not discounted.

9/1

5th

8

(11)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Carouselle

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Well beaten in all three handicaps, most recently when upped to 1m4f on turf last month; with a good stable and not written off just yet but it takes a big leap of faith to support her here.

16/1

6th

7

(7)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

16:35 Epsom

Carouselle

9st 0lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Well-bred filly but she's been regressive in her five runs so far and has finished a tailed-off last in both her handicaps (1m/1m1f); dropped another 4lb but has a lot to prove on her step up to this trip.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Refused to enter stalls on intended debut; seventh of 11 when 125-1 in C&D maiden (soft) showed ability but she needs a healthy step forward.
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4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

10th

4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

4th

5

2nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:15 Ludlow

Cherryhawk

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Won on the Flat last spring but was badly out of form in that sphere in the autumn and struggled (albeit on heavy ground) on hurdling debut at Chepstow in January.

66/1

Form: 66

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Ran on Tapeta at Southwell (7f) and Newcastle (1m; better form); similar form to a fair few of these but better will surely be needed.
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4th

7

(4)

10th Feb 2024

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Elusive Truth

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Out of the frame in all four starts, including twice for this yard after returning from 438 days off in December; best watched unless market indicates otherwise.

20/1

Form: 52

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair form when fifth of 11 at Haydock (1m, good to soft) and second of ten at Yarmouth (1m, soft); that's not that daunting if there's a good newcomer or big improver but both runs set a clear form standard.
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10th

6

(13)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Kristal Klear

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stella Barclay

Dual AW winner who is 0-13 on turf, but she returned from a break with a near-miss at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and is a big player if she can back that up.

9/1

1

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Kristal Klear

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Two 7f AW wins last August/September and she went close on turf in between; however, she was below par at Southwell (7f, AW) in February after 112 days off and returns from another break today.

14/1

1

(6)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Kristal Klear

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stella Barclay

Two 7f AW wins last August/September and she went close on turf in between; however, she was below par at Southwell (7f, AW) in February after 112 days off and returns from another break today.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
105,000euros yearling; 4th foal; half-sister to 1m4f Flat (RPR 91) and useful 2m hurdle winner Rowland Ward and French 9.5f AW winner Andromede (82); dam 1m2f and 11.6f (Listed) winner (98), half-sister to Irish Derby winner Treasure Beach and 1m6f Listed winner Elidor; one of two newcomers for her strong stable and needs a close look.
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1st

6

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

La Isla Mujeres

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Bought for 330,000gns after winning two of six races for Ralph Beckett (including on soft); comfortably won 1m4f Roscommon Listed last summer and on seasonal return chased home a subsequent Group 3 winner in 2m Down Royal Listed in May; absence since a slight concern but presumably she has an autumn campaign in mind and demands plenty of respect.

9/2

9

(5)

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:08 Down Royal

La Isla Mujeres

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Bought for 330,000gns after winning two of her six races for Ralph Beckett; comfortably saw off Cristal Clere in a 1m4f Listed race at Roscommon last summer before holding her own in a Group 3; unraced beyond 1m4f but good chance that she'll stay and returns with yard having winners.

4/1

9

(5)

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:08 Down Royal

La Isla Mujeres

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Bought for 330,000gns after winning two of her six races for Ralph Beckett; comfortably saw off Cristal Clere in a 1m4f Listed race at Roscommon last summer before holding her own in a Group 3; unraced beyond 1m4f but good chance that she'll stay and returns with yard having winners.

4/1

Form: 80

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Modest form towards the rear in novice events on good to soft at Windsor (6f; 40-1) and Salisbury (7f; 150-1); others have shown a good bit more.
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7th

12

(5)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:45 Windsor

Mayz

8st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

in touch with leaders

10/1

2nd

8

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:10 Ffos Las

Mayz

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

raced wide early, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon headed, rallied inside final 110yds, no match for winner

13/2

8th

5

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Mayz

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Gallagher

Recent thirds have come on good and soft ground and previous two efforts on faster surfaces weren't great; respected otherwise as she's only 3lb higher than for last year's Windsor win (1m, heavy).

13/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000gns foal, 150,000gns yearling; fifth foal; sister to 1m-1m3f Flat (including 2yo; RPR 101) and 2m hurdle winner Still Standing, half-sister to 7f AW winner Mutahamisa (including 2yo; 85); dam placed sister to 10.6f winner; stablemate of La Isla Mujeres and Hector Crouch has ridden more 2yo winners than Rob Hornby for the yard this term; needs a market check.
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4th

8

(1)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Bath

Mistressofillusion

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

3yo who made it 2-6 with her all-the way win in a Doncaster handicap (1m4f, soft; cheekpieces added) last month; that was a narrow success but it was in a Class 2 event and this promising filly could find more progress back up in trip; in the mix.

8/1

1st

5

(6)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Mistressofillusion

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

AW novice winner (1m4f) before coming up shy when favourite for a 1m6f good-ground handicap at Newmarket; had no real excuses there but still lightly raced, is unexposed under softish conditions and could improve for cheekpieces; not dismissed.

11/2

3rd

9

(7)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Mistressofillusion

8st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Sole turf run (penultimate start) was on good to firm; progressive in novice events, winning in clearcut fashion when upped to 1m4f at Kempton ten days ago; on that evidence she brings potential to this handicap debut over even further.

7/2

Form: 5

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000euros yearling, 117,763euros 2yo; half-sister to 7f winners Betty Loch (RPR 78) and Scots Pine (UAE dirt; 83); dam a Listed winner who stayed 1m (105); 12-1, 11l last of five in novice at Haydock (1m, good to firm) in September, slowly away; needs to leave that well behind.
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5th

5

(5)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

16:13 Haydock

Muntasira

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

slowly away, in rear, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened final furlong

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,000gns yearling, 110,000gns 2yo; sixth foal; half-sister to winners Rogue Millennium (1m2f/11.6f Listed; RPR 106) and Khatm (7f-12.4f AW; 88); dam 1m-1m5f winner (including 2yo/Group 3; 114) out of 1m6f winner from family of Generous and Imagine; needs a second look.
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3

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Naomi Lapaglia

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

Two good 1m runs at this venue after joining Ger Lyons, 2l third behind One Look in a Group 3 in April and 2 3/4l third behind Porta Fortuna in a Group 2 in June; reported to have suffered heat stress in a C&D Group 3 won by One Look in July; redeemed herself at Gowran; Red Letter is the yard's number one.

12/1

2

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

18:35 Gowran Park

Naomi Lapaglia

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

Often ran well in defeat in good company for Richard Spencer; confirmed a good standard of form with two 1m Curragh runs after joining Ger Lyons, 2l third behind One Look in a Group 3 in April and 2 3/4l third behind Porta Fortuna in a Group 2 in June; reported to have suffered heat stress in a 1m2f Group 3 at the Curragh on latest.

13/2

7

(4)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Naomi Lapaglia

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Yet to score in stakes' company but has run well in defeat on multiple occasions, including at 1m2f; shaped like further would suit on her first two starts for Ger Lyons here over 1m, 2l third behind One Look in Park Express and 2.75l third behind Porta Fortuna in Lanwades Stud Stakes (One Look second); place chance at least back at 1m2f.

7/1

Form: 5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Nathaniel out of 1m 2yo/1m2f turf Listed winner; 12-1, tracked leaders and kept on when fifth of ten in novice at Newmarket (7f, good) two weeks ago, enough to be seriously considered with improvement highly likely.
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2nd

4

(3)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Rubina Rose

8st 10lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Marco Botti

This year she has been racing freely and carrying head high; hooded and upped to 9.4f when well backed at Wolverhampton five weeks ago in her second handicap, delivered late on and running on well for a clearcut win; 5lb higher today but has stamina in the pedigree and probably more to give.

2/1

1st

4

(6)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubina Rose

9st 7lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Marco Botti

Has good pedigree but she didn't progress in her three novice runs in the autumn and was last of five on her recent handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack); hood is now added and she needs improvement at this new trip.

6/1

5th

5

(1)

8th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Rubina Rose

8st 2lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Marco Botti

took keen hold, led, pushed along over 2f out, headed and ridden over 1f out, hung right and unbalanced inside final furlong, no chance final 110yds

14/1

Form: 8

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

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2

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Scenic

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Progressive last year, with Listed win at York's Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm), and after reappearing with a Listed second at Goodwood (1m4f, good) she went one better in the Group 3 Bronte Cup at York (1m6f, good); vulnerable if Estrange is at the top of her game but she's the stand-out danger.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Scenic

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Peak performance when impressive winner of Listed race at the York Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm) last August but she ran respectably in 14.5f Group 2 next time and when second in a 1m4f Listed race (ahead of Sueno and Allonsy) on reappearance; one of the top contenders on form.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Scenic

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Peak performance when impressive winner of Listed race at the York Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm) last August but she ran respectably in 14.5f Group 2 next time and when second in a 1m4f Listed race (ahead of Sueno and Allonsy) on reappearance; one of the top contenders on form.

3/1

Form:

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late foal; has a pretty useful pedigree and is likely to prove a great deal better than her never-dangerous tenth of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f, AW) suggests; also shaped better than that bare result.
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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

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to winners Clotilde (1m; RPR 103), Marylebone (7f 2yo; 85), What An Angel (1m; 80) and Global Pass (1m; 73); dam French 1m1f and 1m2f winner (103); probably far more one for next year.
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2nd

19

(15)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Doncaster

Waxing Gibbous

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Second over C&D (soft) in April on seasonal/handicap debut; continued on the upgrade on her next three starts, with a close call in valuable race at Haydock (1m6f, good) on third occasion, before below-form favourite over 1m5f on heavy ground seven weeks ago; could bounce back with less extreme conditions today, for in-form yard and with the champion apprentice booked.

12/1

2nd

19

(15)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Doncaster

Waxing Gibbous

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: David Menuisier

Second over C&D (soft) in April on seasonal/handicap debut; continued on the upgrade on her next three starts, with a close call in valuable race at Haydock (1m6f, good) on third occasion, before below-form favourite over 1m5f on heavy ground seven weeks ago; could bounce back with less extreme conditions today, for in-form yard and with the champion apprentice booked.

12/1

5th

12

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Waxing Gibbous

8st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

4yo whose four handicaps brought a Newbury win (1m4f, good) in May and three seconds; the latest was a close call in valuable race at Haydock (1m6f, good) two weeks ago, clear of the third; unraced on firmer than good (withdrawn once in July due to that ground); progressive and, although up another 5lb, should put up another bold show if the ground is okay.

7/2

Betting Forcast

33/1 Bend The Light, 10/1 Carouselle, 40/1 Cherryhawk, 14/1 Elusive Truth, 9/4 Kristal Klear, 5/1 La Isla Mujeres, 66/1 Mayz, 6/1 Mistressofillusion, 20/1 Muntasira, 10/1 Naomi Lapaglia, 4/1 Rubina Rose, Scenic, 20/1 Star Child, 20/1 Waxing Gibbous

Non-runners

Scenic

Verdict

The best options among those who have raced appear to be KRISTAL KLEAR (the clear form pick) and Rubina Rose. Interesting newcomers include the Beckett pair La Isla Mujeres and Mistressofillusion, along with Naomi Lapaglia.[Richard Austen]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kristal Klear

D Express:

Waxing Gibbous

The Times:

Rubina Rose

RP Ratings:

Kristal Klear

POSTDATA:

Kristal Klear

Telegraph:

Kristal Klear

The Guardian:

Kristal Klear

Daily Mail:

Kristal Klear

Daily Mirror:

Kristal Klear

The Sun:

Kristal Klear

The Star:

Kristal Klear

Daily Record:

Kristal Klear