April 19 / 15.35 Newmarket

15.35

Soft

Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £45368
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 15 runners
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Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.10
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 1- CD

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off the 3-1 favourite and wasn't fully extended when winning by 2l on debut over C&D (good) last October; she's highly regarded by her powerful yard and it will be no surprise to see a bold show on her comeback.
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7

(10)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 100y

14:30 Tipperary

Mammas Girl

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Has shown much more of her old spark recently with blinkers a real addition; went up 11lb for her last run when beaten just over three lengths in the Group 1 Matron Stakes; a reproduction of that could suffice if she wasn't flattered; tongue-tie added here.

9/2

6th

2

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Mammas Girl

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

led, headed but prominent after 1f, challenging towards far side over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/1

4th

1

(5)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:30 Tipperary

Mammas Girl

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

towards rear, headway 1f out, ran on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5121-2 D BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Well-beaten second at Meydan (1m, good) in February after six months off; however, she's better than that and was progressive last year, winning a Group 3 at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) last August on her final 2yo outing; could have more to offer for her top trainer and she's respected.
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19th

5

(14)

7th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Newmarket

Fairy Cross

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Landed the Group 3 Prestige Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) on final 2yo run; however, proved no match for Mawj at Meydan in February, then couldn't cope with Mammas Girl's finishing kick in the Nell Gwyn here; William Buick prefers Dream Of Love and this filly needs to raise her game.

33/1

2nd

5

(6)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Fairy Cross

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Well-beaten second at Meydan (1m, good) in February after six months off; however, she's better than that and was progressive last year, winning a Group 3 at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) last August on her final 2yo outing; could have more to offer for her top trainer and she's respected.

4/1

1st

5

(5)

27th Aug 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Goodwood

Fairy Cross

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

made all, set steady pace, increased tempo over 2f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, always doing enough

9/4

20/1

  • Place: £10.60

Form: 19151-

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from her seven starts during her progressive 2yo season when landing a Listed race at Deauville (6f, soft) last October; this step up to 7f could be a positive move and her trainer has a strong team of 3yos for the season, but she needs to find further improvement to win this.
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5th

8

(6)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Angel

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Listed 6f winner in France as 2yo; fair fourth of eight in 7f fillies' Listed race on Polytrack in May on sole AW start but has something to prove on balance, quite apart from tackling Tapeta for the first time.

12/1

10th

8

(2)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Secret Angel

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: K R Burke

Listed winner on soft ground in France as a 2yo; series of good efforts in defeat in recent months and she should give it another good go.

13/2

2nd

10

(8)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Secret Angel

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

midfield in centre of group, headway over 1f out, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

9/1

4th
9 (9)
Karsavina

14/1

Form: 1- CD

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1, kept on well to get up in the final strides on debut over C&D (soft) last October; there's a suspicion she'll be better served by a longer trip but this half-sister to connections' 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Positive could have plenty more to offer and she's not discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(5)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Karsavina

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a median auction race at Cork in July (1m, good); not quite at that level since in Gowran Listed and premier handicap at Leopardstown (excuses); down in trip for AW debut.

7/1

20/1

Form: 52273-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Trainer, who saddles two, won this last year with Cachet in these colours; ran well in defeat in Group 3 and Listed races last season but needs something extra on this reappearance to come out on top; has had a wind op.
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4th

8

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Believing

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

In foal to Frankel; sold to new owners for 3,000,000gns last December and broke her Group 1 duck with Meydan success (6f) on reappearance; didn't live up to market expectations returned to 5f at Royal Ascot, albeit not ideally drawn; normally consistent and made the frame in several top sprints prior to her Dubai performance; likely to rebound.

9/1

14

(1)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Believing

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

Very reliable mare who stood a tough 2024 season with fortitude, regularly on the premises in the top sprints, including when fourth, having every chance, in this one (the first of two runs at the meeting); she achieved more when going down only narrowly from a poor draw in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to firm) in August; sold for 3,000,000gns in December; returned to action with a Group 1 win at Meydan (6f) in April and she looks set for another big run at the top level.

9/2

2nd

13

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Believing

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

raced far side, midfield, headway inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, ran on well towards finish

7/2

13/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a classy South African pedigree and she won comfortably at 2-1 on her debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) three weeks ago; she's a very likeable prospect and could be involved for top trainer who won this two years ago.
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8th

1

(3)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Navan

Girl Racer

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Wolverhampton novice winner for William Haggas last year; decent Gowran handicap third on Irish debut and a similar effort in a Curragh Group 2 since; should go well back down in grade.

11/2

7th

1

(2)

26th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Girl Racer

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Ran in these colours in four starts for William Haggas, for whom she won a 7f AW novice AW before finishing a respectable sixth in the Nell Gwyn; tailed off in a handicap at Royal Ascot on final British start; not a bad run in a Gowran handicap on Irish debut; little apparent chance at these weights; hooded.

33/1

7th

1

(2)

26th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Girl Racer

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Ran in these colours in four starts for William Haggas, for whom she won a 7f AW novice AW before finishing a respectable sixth in the Nell Gwyn; tailed off in a handicap at Royal Ascot on final British start; not a bad run in a Gowran handicap on Irish debut; little apparent chance at these weights; hooded.

33/1

Form: 5104-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Made all in Yarmouth maiden (6f, good) on second start and fair fourth of 14 in Group 3 over this C&D (good) on final 2yo start, but she was beaten about 7l and others have more pressing claims.
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12th

4

(11)

21st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sweet Harmony

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

Sole win came in 2022 and has inconsistent form figures; however, usually runs in better races (often Listed) and may take advantage of this drop back in class; not dismissed.

12/1

9th

11

(10)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

15:11 Lingfield (AW)

Sweet Harmony

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

prominent, led after 1f

100/1

6th

11

(1)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Harmony

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

Sole win came in 6f maiden at Yarmouth as 2yo; form in Listed fillies' races on turf suggests a mighty step forward is needed on AW debut.

40/1

12/1

Form: 43682-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Impressed on debut at York last May and some good runs in defeat in Group and Listed races subsequently; however, her limitations may again be exposed on stable debut (has left David Loughnane; remains in same ownership).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(10)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Newmarket

Queen Olly

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Below par in the Nell Gwyn returned to 7f on stable/seasonal debut; record of 1432 over 6f includes Group/Listed efforts (the last one over C&D); tongue-tie now applied; has good claims back down in distance.

9/1

8th

12

(14)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Queen Olly

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Impressed on debut at York last May and some good runs in defeat in Group and Listed races subsequently; however, her limitations may again be exposed on stable debut (has left David Loughnane; remains in same ownership).

12/1

2nd

10

(4)

28th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket

Queen Olly

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

raced far side, prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went second post, 1st of 3 in group

9/1

20/1

Form: 3118- D

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Chester (7f, good to soft) last July on second start and again impressed in another 7f novice there (good) in August; retains potential and the drop back in trip could help, but she was disappointing in a Group 2 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in September; something to prove after that.
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9th

5

(8)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Frankness

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Looks good on her day, as when winning 6f handicaps at Goodwood and Salisbury this season; good second over C&D 16 days ago and still capable of better; best form on good or quicker so rain wouldn't be an obvious plus.

10/1

2nd

5

(11)

28th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Frankness

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has looked good on a couple of occasions this year, notably at Salisbury three weeks ago when finishing her race off strongly (fastest sectional for each of the last three furlongs); wouldn't be certain to confirm the placings with Al Simmo, who was always on the sharp end that day, but still not fully exposed as a sprinter.

7/2

1st

3

(9)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Salisbury

Frankness

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway on outer 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well and led towards finish

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-11 favourite, cosy win on debut at Kempton (7f, AW) last October and the clear runner-up won in fine style next time (form also franked by the third); prominent in the betting for the 1,000 Guineas and could play leading role for the Gosden yard, that has won this five times; Frankie Dettori rides.
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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

20/1

Form: 2114-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won a Group 3 at Ayr (6f, good) last September on her third start and did very well to stay on strongly for fourth of 16 under a penalty at Redcar (6f, good to soft; Listed) next time, having looked all at sea on the track; 7f promises to suit and she's an each-way possible on her return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(6)

17th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Barefoot Angel

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won Group 3 over 6f as 2yo; ran only twice in 2023, down the field in the Nell Gwyn at this meeting and, following wind surgery, she faded on her 6f handicap debut at York in July; plenty to prove after layoff.

40/1

6

(6)

17th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Barefoot Angel

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won Group 3 over 6f as 2yo; ran only twice in 2023, down the field in the Nell Gwyn at this meeting and, following wind surgery, she faded on her 6f handicap debut at York in July; plenty to prove after layoff.

40/1

7th

10

(6)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Barefoot Angel

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Down the field in Group 3 Nell Gwyn (7f, good to soft) in April on sole run this season but she's had a wind op since and was a very talented 2yo last year, the highlight a Group 3 win at Ayr (6f, good); also effective on good to soft; if back on song she could be a contender on handicap debut.

8/1

50/1

Form: 530-20

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a Ripon novice (6f, good) last May and went close in French Listed race (6.5f, AW) last month; soft ground may not have suited in France a fortnight ago (well beaten) but others have greater potential.
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12th

10

(13)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Lady Bullet

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Won a Ripon novice (6f, good) last May and went close in French Listed race (6.5f, AW) last month; soft ground may not have suited in France a fortnight ago (well beaten) but others have greater potential.

50/1

14th

12

(16)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:21 Redcar

Lady Bullet

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

midfield, pushed along up the centre 3f out, ridden and wandered around 2f out, soon beaten

9/1

Form: 1-

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
17-2, impressively made all on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last November; Coppice looks her top stable's chief hope under Frankie Dettori, but this filly's dam was a 1m4f Group 1 winner for connections and she should have a very bright future; possible player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

6

(2)

26th May 2023

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Inner Space

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

dwelt start, midfield

8/1

5

(7)

20th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newbury

Inner Space

9st 2lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Oaks and Ribblesdale entry; impressively made all at Kempton (1m, AW) last November; 12-1, went okay to over 2f out in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on reappearance but found little and beaten 14l; dam 1m4f Group 1 winner for connections and the yard has already brought one 3yo filly back in grand style this week from a heavy reappearance defeat.

6/1

13th

8

(2)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Inner Space

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

17-2, impressively made all on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last November; Coppice looks her top stable's chief hope under Frankie Dettori, but this filly's dam was a 1m4f Group 1 winner for connections and she should have a very bright future; possible player.

10/1

Form: 3139- BF

Last run: 179 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in Listed race at Newbury last October on stable debut but the heavy ground may have been too much; prior to that this soft-ground maiden winner was a close third in a Group 3 over this C&D (good) and she might not be far away today.
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10th

7

(2)

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Listowel

Small Oasis

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Impressive maiden winner on soft ground last term and only beaten a length in Group 3 on final start at two; beaten 3l in pair of stakes races in June; well held latest but one to note now running a handicap for the first time.

7/1

5th

10

(8)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

14:30 Gowran Park

Small Oasis

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Followed up her maiden success with a 1l defeat in a Curragh Group 3 last season; hasn't managed to match that level of form for her new yard and she was beaten 3l in Listed company last time; second string.

12/1

5th

9

(3)

28th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:00 Naas

Small Oasis

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Mrs John Harrington

Faded in 1m Longchamp event last time, a race won by the Joseph O'Brien-trained American Sonja; previously shaped well with Group 3 third over 7f behind a pair of older fillies in the Group 3 Athasi Stakes over 7f at the Curragh; blinkered for the first time.

7/1

66/1

Form: 418- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won at Ayr (7f, good) last August on her second start and remains lightly raced, but she was soundly beaten in a Group 2 over C&D (good) in September when last seen, and others have much stronger claims.
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15th

15

(19)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dubai Jemila

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Won 7f Ayr novice as 2yo; hard to assess on 2023 form, having been highly tried in Group race before 1m looked too far on handicap debut here in May; return to 7f should suit but has something to prove overall.

40/1

7th

2

(7)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

16:25 York

Dubai Jemila

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent

14/1

15th

4

(15)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Dubai Jemila

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Won at Ayr (7f, good) last August on her second start and remains lightly raced, but she was soundly beaten in a Group 2 over C&D (good) in September when last seen, and others have much stronger claims.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £110.70
Straight Forecast £86.24
Tricast £2956.43
Trifecta £6838.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coppice

RP Ratings:

Fairy Cross

The Times:

Girl Racer

LAMBOURN:

Karsavina

TOPSPEED:

Queen Olly

Telegraph:

Girl Racer

NEWMARKET:

Coppice

The Guardian:

Coppice

Daily Mail:

Coppice

D Express:

Coppice

Daily Mirror:

Coppice

The Sun:

Coppice

POSTDATA:

Fairy Cross

The Star:

Fairy Cross

Daily Record:

Fairy Cross