February 17 / 14.50 Lingfield (AW)

14.50

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talkSPORT Powered By Fans Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6156
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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talkSPORT Powered By Fans Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

5/4 (Won)

Form: 22 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to this stable's Group 1 winner Naval Crown; has duly shown clear promise in novice events over 1m at this course and Kempton, both times finishing second to a stablemate (collared on the line latest); could well go one better, provided she responds favourably to the drop in trip and fitting of headgear.
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1st

11

(8)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Spring Promise

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on and led inside final 110yds, kept on, just did enough

13/8

1st

10

(8)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Spring Promise

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Appleby

Half-sister to this stable's Group 1 winner Naval Crown; has duly shown clear promise in novice events over 1m at this course and Kempton, both times finishing second to a stablemate (collared on the line latest); could well go one better, provided she responds favourably to the drop in trip and fitting of headgear.

5/4

2nd

8

(6)

4th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Spring Promise

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Half-sister to this stable's Group 1 winner Naval Crown; promise amidst greenness when chasing home a stablemate with the benefit of experience on her 1m Lingfield debut three weeks ago; looks sure to improve and leading claims.

11/10

Form: 5-1 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced and nicely bred filly who is open to further improvement; close fifth over 1m here in November, then narrowly beat her main market rival (pair clear) over 7f at Southwell; respected under 7lb penalty.
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2

(11)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Choisya

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Disappointing in recent Group 3 at Sandown (1m, good) and it's hard to be confident on the back of that, but two starts ago she was a Listed winner at Haydock (1m, good to firm) and she'll be a player if back on song.

11/1

8th

1

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Choisya

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressed through the handicap ranks last term and has stepped up to Listed grade this season, winning at Haydock (1m, good to firm) most recently; ready for a crack at Group level and should go well.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:45 Haydock

Choisya

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

started quickly, steadied soon after start

8/1

11/2

Form: 74-

Last run: 241 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since her good fourth of 14 at Newbury (6f; second start) last June; bred to be suited by this longer trip and to do much better still (out of a useful performer for this stable); possibilities.
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5th

3

(3)

14th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Puntarelle

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jonathan Portman

7f winner here in April; she has found it tougher going in handicaps since but dropping into Class 5 fillies' events the last twice has seen her be more competitive (pulled hard latest); drops in trip but she has the pace to cope; not out of it.

6/1

8th

3

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Puntarelle

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Jonathan Portman

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/2

3rd

3

(8)

1st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Puntarelle

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Jonathan Portman

7f Polytrack winner, when 7lb higher in April; unable to make any significant impression on her last four starts (7f-1m); handy mark and cheekpieces now go on, so that may help with a more competitive effort.

6/1

10/1

Form: 37-

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts at Newcastle in the autumn, finishing third over 7f then posting a lesser effort over 6f; goes back up in trip with place claims on the debut form and gives impression the fitting of a hood will suit.
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5th

1

(5)

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Lady Marie

9st 10lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

All five runs have been on AW, best when off the mark in tidy style in a seven-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m) three months ago when last seen; up 4lb for this turf debut but probably has more to offer.

9/2

1st

5

(3)

3rd Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Marie

9st 7lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Made a promising start when third at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last September but she's not kicked on from that and was last of five on her handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month; that was behind an all-the-way winner in a tactical race but she still has quite a bit to prove here.

11/2

5th

5

(5)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lady Marie

8st 12lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Showed promise when third of seven on her Newcastle debut (7f, Tapeta) last September and, after having got upset in the stalls there next time, returned to form when fourth of 11 at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last month; longer trip not a problem on handicap debut and the only one of these with a recent run against her name.

5/1

Form: 06

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Needs to improve sharply on her two Wolverhampton efforts (6f/7f) and is likely to find better opportunities in handicaps.
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1st

1

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:05 Epsom

Sparks Fly

9st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Four-time Listed winner who made Group 3 breakthrough at Saint-Cloud (1m, very soft) last October; ran well when 2l fourth in Group 2 Huxley Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good) four weeks ago; third in this last year and a penalty shouldn't prevent her being competitive again.

11/4

4th

9

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Sparks Fly

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Admirable mare who is 12-21 on turf including wins at Group 3/Listed level; has winning form over C&D, but will need to improve plenty on her reappearance effort at Saint-Cloud in March if she is to play a part here.

33/1

20/1

Form: 9-4

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her efforts over 6f and 1m suggest this switch to 7f may suit; however, only a modest fourth at Kempton latest and needs to improve plenty.
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1st

8

(7)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Threebars

8st 10lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders

3/1

2nd

10

(9)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Bath

Threebars

9st 1lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

prominent

9/1

5th

10

(8)

11th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Threebars

8st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Six-race maiden but she got much closer to the target when runner-up in a Bath handicap (1m, good to soft) ten days ago; that was a bold bid and she's a key player if she can repeat that form back on AW (due to be 2lb higher in future).

15/2

Form: 63-

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemed to need her Southwell debut experience (7f) and fared better at Wolverhampton (finished third over 8.5f) two months later; open to further improvement on return from a similar break; in the mix.
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7th

12

(1)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Velvet Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Seemed to need her Southwell debut experience (7f) and fared better at Wolverhampton (finished third over 8.5f) two months later; open to further improvement on return from a similar break; in the mix.

15/2

3rd

13

(1)

10th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Velvet Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Ferguson

prominent, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no match for first two

12/1

14

(4)

18th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Velvet Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Ferguson

Weak 8-1 chance at Southwell (7f) and could finish only sixth of the ten runners.

20/1

100/1

Form: 09-

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two races on Tapeta (6f/7f) in November; others preferred.
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3rd

7

(5)

1st May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Bath

La Traviata

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Barr

pulled hard

12/1

7th

6

(4)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

La Traviata

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Brian Barr

raced freely, in touch with leaders

14/1

8

(2)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

La Traviata

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Barr

No improvement for the switch to handicap company at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, a refusal to settle not helping matters; now tried in a hood and Luke Morris takes over, so too soon to dismiss out of hand.

14/1

Form: 8-8

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished only eighth in a couple of 7f events and looks the type who'll be more interesting in handicaps; first-time hood needs to make a significant difference on this occasion.
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3rd

3

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

14:58 Redcar

Lillistar

9st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Winless since a breakthrough victory at Wolverhampton (2m) in October but she got back on song with third of five in 2m Catterick handicap in May; not ruled out.

7/2

3rd

6

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Lillistar

8st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Over 6l behind Zephlyn over C&D last May; some fair form since (won over 2m at Wolverhampton in October) but not quite at her best back on turf last twice (over 2m5f and 1m4f); place chance.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

20:22 Pontefract

Lillistar

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Not at her best over hurdles or here (extended 2m5f) last month; drop in trip can help but others appeal more for win purposes.

10/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 77

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest RPRs in a couple of 1m contests, failing to land a blow both times; looks one for handicaps.
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9th

8

(4)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Duveen

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Hasn't always convinced with her stamina over longer trips since last December; may benefit from this return to 1m4f but comes with a degree of risk, being 0-19.

33/1

8th

13

(7)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Duveen

8st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Anthony Carson

Is now 0-18 and she came in last of 12 in 1m6f Yarmouth handicap 15 days ago; she's very hard to warm to.

25/1

12th

13

(4)

22nd May 2024

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

14:30 Yarmouth

Duveen

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Anthony Carson

Not solid on 2024 AW form; creditable second here on last turf appearance but this is a deeper field and she's an exposed-looking maiden (0-17); others preferred.

20/1

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Represents major yard but made an inauspicious debut at Wolverhampton (7f) last month, failing to beat a rival having blown the start.
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11th

3

(2)

17th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Galexia

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Represents major yard but made an inauspicious debut at Wolverhampton (7f) last month, failing to beat a rival having blown the start.

33/1

8th

3

(7)

23rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galexia

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hannon

Second living foal; sister to French 1m 2yo winner Jasperoid (RPR 101); dam 5f-6f 2yo winner (including Group 2; 113) out of unraced half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 3 winner/Italian Oaks second Lady Catherine; has a good pedigree and needs watching in the market on debut.

9/2

Form: 05-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Represents major stable and may improve this year but as things stand she has something to find on 2yo turf efforts, beaten about 8l into fifth at Leicester (7f) latest; handicaps may prove her thing.
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8th

10

(4)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Design

9st 8lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Yet to be placed in ten starts, the latest at Newcastle on Monday (1m); hood now joins the tongue tie; others appeal more.

25/1

8th

9

(4)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Design

8st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Nine-race maiden with form figures of 909488 in handicaps; mark has bottomed out now and she makes no appeal back up in trip.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spring Promise

Telegraph:

Choisya

D Express:

Puntarelle

The Times:

Threebars

RP Ratings:

Spring Promise

POSTDATA:

Spring Promise

The Guardian:

Spring Promise

Daily Mail:

Spring Promise

The Sun:

Spring Promise

The Star:

Spring Promise

Daily Record:

Spring Promise

Daily Mirror:

Choisya