November 05 / 14.30 Doncaster

14.30

Heavy

Betgoodwin New UK Betting Site Irish EBF Gillies Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £27824
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 1
  • 18 runners
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Betgoodwin New UK Betting Site Irish EBF Gillies Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2-7202 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery prior to her good second in fillies' handicap at Newmarket five weeks ago (best effort for new yard); close second in this race last year (on soft ground) and looks set to go well again.
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1st

4

(4)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

14:30 Doncaster

Something Enticing

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

towards rear, niggled along soon after start

13/2

2nd

1

(13)

1st Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:31 Newmarket

Something Enticing

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Andrew Balding

raced near side, led group and prominent, led overall 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on but headed inside final 110yds

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 211192 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Progressive in turf handicaps this season, close second at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) most recently; only ninth in Listed race at Yarmouth the time before; has something to find back at this level.
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2nd

3

(3)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

14:30 Doncaster

Precisely

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

midfield

20/1

2nd

2

(4)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

15:30 Nottingham

Precisely

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: John Butler

in rear, pushed along and headway 3f out, ridden and pressed leaders over 1f out, kept on and went second towards finish

6/1

9th

2

(14)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

15:20 Yarmouth

Precisely

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

towards rear, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and kept on from 2f out, made no telling impression

40/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 138-22

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Progressive sort; good second in Listed event at Sandown (behind subsequent QEII winner Bayside Boy) and the Balmoral Handicap at Ascot since returning from layoff, both over 1m on slow ground; has form at 1m2f and holds solid claims.
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3rd

5

(11)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

14:30 Doncaster

Sweet Believer

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

towards rear

4/1

5

(6)

7th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

17:50 Newmarket

Sweet Believer

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Generally progressive last season, including third to Ville De Grace in 1m2f Listed race at Yarmouth; had an 11-month absence before good second of five in Listed race at Sandown (1m, soft) last month, so she may build on that, but she does need to.

12/1

2nd

7

(6)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Sweet Believer

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

took keen hold, led at steady pace, switched to near side 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on

8/1

Form: 7-6468

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 1m3f Yarmouth handicap; out of the money in French Listed events the last twice; stiff task on the figures.
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4th

2

(5)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

14:30 Doncaster

Jasmine Joy

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

midfield

50/1

16/1

Form: 483602

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
0-9 since debut win but has useful form; solid second in Newmarket handicap (1m, good; cheekpieces applied) last time, splitting subsequent winners; new trip presents a question mark (mixed messages in pedigree).
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5th

8

(14)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

14:30 Doncaster

Eidikos

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

led

16/1

2nd

2

(1)

17th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:06 Newmarket

Eidikos

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

awkward start, raced near side, pressed leader, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden when headed over 1f out, battled back inside final furlong, held but keeping on when slightly hampered inside final 110yds

16/1

12th

8

(7)

18th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Eidikos

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Edward Bethell

took keen hold, raced in second, prominent after 2f, ridden when outpaced and lost position over 2f out, soon beaten

16/1

16/1

Form: 2130 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars filly; absent since finishing down the field in the Galtres at York in August; good third in Listed race at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) the time before and still isn't fully exposed; one of two interesting runners for Ralph Beckett, who has a great record in this race.
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3rd

4

(5)

22nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:15 Newmarket (July)

Star Fortress

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Third in a similar contest over C&D (good to firm) last summer, but not built on it since; looked in need of the run when sixth of nine on her return in a Newcastle Group 3 (1m2f, AW) last month, but others make greater appeal.

14/1

6th

7

(6)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Star Fortress

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

33/1

6th

16

(9)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

14:30 Doncaster

Star Fortress

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent

16/1

Form: 531019

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Gained her Nottingham win without headgear and Hamilton success in second-time cheekpieces; never dangerous in French Listed event last time; judged on ratings she needs improvement for the first-time blinkers.
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8th

4

(8)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 20y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Pink Carnation

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Archie Watson

pressed leaders, led 7f out, headed and lost position over 1f out, soon weakened

9/1

7th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:15 York

Pink Carnation

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Archie Watson

Down the field in Listed race at Ayr (1m2f, good) last time but prior to that she was a good Listed second at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) and holds each-way possibilities if her preferred slow ground prevails.

12/1

Form: 542111 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Ran well behind Mellow Yellow on the latest of her three attempts on AW; 3-3 on turf since, most recently winning a fillies' handicap at Newbury (1m2f, soft) in emphatic style; improving filly who looks well worth a crack at this level and commands respect.
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4th

3

(3)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Misty Dancer

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, midfield after 2f

14/1

1st

4

(3)

8th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Misty Dancer

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive handicapper on turf last year; well beaten in a Listed event on reappearance but she was soon back on track when second at Newmarket three weeks ago (1m2f, good); shouldn't be inconvenienced by the return to AW but a career best will be needed to take this.

5/1

2nd

1

(5)

19th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Misty Dancer

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Form dipped in Listed grade on last two appearances; progressive otherwise and 2-2 in handicaps, the wins gained against her own sex (1m2f, good/soft); not dismissed back down in class.

4/1

Form: 1253 D BF

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Yet to encounter soft/heavy; nicely bred filly who has raced just four times and may still have more to offer; beaten favourite in French Group 3 when last seen but it wasn't a bad effort; earlier form includes a silver medal behind Emily Upjohn in the Musidora; remains of interest.
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10th

5

(6)

2nd May 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 1

16:10 Nottingham

Life Of Dreams

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Below par on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) three weeks ago but may have needed the run and this step back up in trip is a likely positive, as she ran well in two 1m2f Group 3s last year (good/good to soft); this is just her seventh start and she's not ruled out for her top yard.

8/1

4th

5

(3)

10th Apr 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Life Of Dreams

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, headway over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

7/1

9th

9

(1)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

14:30 Doncaster

Life Of Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charlie Appleby

in touch with leaders

7/2

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 51-484 C

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Finished eighth when an outsider in the Oaks, then fourth in AW Group 3 at Newcastle later in June; absent since but should be well primed as her trainer has won this race four times, including the last two runnings; maiden success came on soft ground here last autumn; very interesting.
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10th

4

(1)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

14:30 Gowran Park

Moon De Vega

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Course winner on yard debut in May and followed up in a Listed race at Leopardstown last month; needs to prove she's as effective on slower ground but warrants respect for a yard in flying form.

9/4

1st

6

(3)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

18:30 Leopardstown

Moon De Vega

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Quite ambitiously campaigned last year in Britain by Ralph Beckett but regressed; picked up for 98,000gns at Tattersalls February Sales and fine debut for new connections when dropped in class and tongue tie tried in five-runner Gowran fillies/ conditions event last month, comfortably brushing aside an odds-on favourite to win going away over extended 1m1f; back up in grade here and major player.

15/8

Form: 21-16 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Failed to get home over 1m4f when favourite for Newmarket handicap five weeks ago; progressive otherwise and made all to beat Misty Dancer on worse terms at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW; seasonal debut) the time before; open to further improvement back down in distance and can't be dismissed.
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11th

10

(15)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

14:30 Doncaster

Mellow Yellow

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

prominent

14/1

6th

3

(3)

1st Oct 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:27 Newmarket

Mellow Yellow

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, made challenge inside final furlong, weakened quickly final 110yds

7/4

50/1

Form: 232148

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Consistent in handicaps until her form dipped last time; even if bouncing back she faces a stiff assignment on these terms.
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12th

14

(3)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Wynter Wildes

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

soon led at steady pace, increased tempo over 3f out, soon headed

25/1

100/1

Form: 678164

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Fair handicapper over 1m; has plenty to find and stamina to prove in this grade back at 1m2f.
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6th

2

(2)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Celtic Empress

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

Still 1lb lower than when last successful and ran with credit when fourth of ten at Goodwood (1m, soft) nine days ago; well beaten in one previous go on the AW (at Kempton) so she does have a bit to prove.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Celtic Empress

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Best effort this term when third at Chepstow (1m, good to soft) on penultimate start; exposed mare but is handicapped to go well, having won off 1lb higher here in August 2022; creditable fourth in this race last year.

14/1

Form: 0192 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Unexposed filly who has two notable pieces of form, namely Haydock maiden success (1m2f, good to soft; beat subsequent Park Hill winner) in May and good second in Listed contest at Lingfield (1m5f, AW) last week; should rate higher still, judged on her excellent pedigree; shortlisted.
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14th

7

(8)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

14:30 Doncaster

Darmoiselle

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent

12/1

2nd

11

(9)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Darmoiselle

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, towards rear, prominent 6f out, led over 3f out, shaken up and faced challenge 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

6/1

9th

8

(7)

7th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

17:50 Newmarket

Darmoiselle

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, held up in midfield, shaken up over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

9/1

Form: 2186 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made all at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) on second start; subsequently only eighth in Yarmouth Listed race and well-held sixth in Newmarket Group 3; in excellent hands but needs to take a step forward.
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11th

7

(2)

20th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

15:45 Yarmouth

Queen Of The Skies

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

AW novice winner for the Gosdens, for whom she also finished eighth in this race last year (beaten under 5l); began this season with three good runs for her new stable but she failed to fire at Salisbury five weeks ago; effective on good to soft; needs a personal best.

20/1

10th

3

(5)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

Queen Of The Skies

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

AW scorer for the Gosden yard; consistent efforts on turf for new stable, most recently fourth in York Listed event (1m2f); could go well again but more is required in order to double her tally.

16/1

4th

4

(10)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:15 York

Queen Of The Skies

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

prominent, pressed leader 2f out, no extra from over 1f out

33/1

40/1

Form: 31

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 1m, winning at Redcar (good to soft) on latest; bottom of this pack on bare form but is the least exposed contender and could well improve plenty provided she stays the longer trip.
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4

(8)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

15:35 Hamilton

Zarabanda

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Course winner who comes here in good form, fourth of nine in 1m2f Chester handicap 16 days ago; she ought to be thereabouts eased 1lb.

9/2

4th

4

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:05 Chester

Zarabanda

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Useful mare who won three times on soft ground last year; often highly tried this year but creditable fourth back in a handicap at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) last week; reasons to think she'll run well but Stressfree is still the more appealing of the yard's pair.

9/1

4th

1

(1)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Zarabanda

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Mixed form in Listed races on last three starts but she was a creditable fourth at York two runs ago (1m2f, good to firm) and she's won three of her eight handicaps (all on soft); interesting now back in a handicap.

12/1

Form: 442225 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort but is held by Misty Dancer on two pieces of recent handicap form and is well down this pack on ratings.
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17th

15

(7)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

14:30 Doncaster

Smiling Jayne

9st 1lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David O’Meara

in rear

66/1

5th

6

(8)

21st Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Newbury

Smiling Jayne

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

steadied start, held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headway and went third over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong, lost two places final 110yds

6/1

2nd

3

(10)

28th Sep 2022

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 2

15:20 Nottingham

Smiling Jayne

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

held up in rear, going okay but still plenty to do 2f out, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on but no chance with winner final 110yds

11/2

Form: 102139 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Successful three times this year; however, was well behind Something Enticing at Newmarket most recently and this looks a tough assignment.
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6

(10)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

14:30 Doncaster

White Willow

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Successful three times this year; however, was well behind Something Enticing at Newmarket most recently and this looks a tough assignment.

66/1

9th

8

(6)

1st Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:31 Newmarket

White Willow

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Fahey

led, headed over 4f out, ridden 3f out, losing position when bit short of room 2f out, soon weakened

16/1

Non-runners

White Willow

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £146.80
Straight Forecast £147.07
Trifecta £723.30

Selections

RP Ratings:

Sweet Believer

Telegraph:

Misty Dancer

The Times:

Life Of Dreams

SPOTLIGHT:

Moon De Vega

TOPSPEED:

Eidikos

Daily Record:

Misty Dancer

D Express:

Life Of Dreams

POSTDATA:

Sweet Believer

NEWMARKET:

Sweet Believer

The Guardian:

Sweet Believer

Daily Mail:

Sweet Believer

Daily Mirror:

Sweet Believer

The Sun:

Sweet Believer

The Star:

Sweet Believer