May 14 / 16.45 Hamilton

16.45

Good To Soft

Sky Bet Sunday Series Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £14946.6
  • 1m 1f 35y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Sky Bet Sunday Series Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 353-12 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved form when winning on last month's reappearance at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) and solid second at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) since; versatile ground-wise and won on her sole visit here; could be in the mix.
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11th

12

(13)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

My Little Queens

9st 7lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Richard Fahey

Scored readily at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft; off 6lb lower) in May; lost her unbeaten record at that track on latest outing but that respectable fifth was still her best other effort this season; this trip possibly stretches her.

12/1

5th

3

(3)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

18:40 Hamilton

My Little Queens

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Scored readily over C&D (good to soft; off 7lb lower) on most recent turf start, beating some of these opponents and taking Hamilton record to 3-3; inconsistent otherwise this year but warrants respect back here.

8/1

7th

7

(10)

12th May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

My Little Queens

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

dwelt start, in rear, switched to centre 3f out

7/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2215-5

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won Ripon maiden (1m2f, good) last August on her third start; fair fifth since in her two handicaps, with 1m perhaps too short on the first occasion, and she could improve for her March comeback outing; retains potential.
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8th

1

(2)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

20:00 Chester

Nigwa

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Edward Bethell

Good second back on the grass at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) last month; fair fourth at Ripon (1m2f, good to firm) since; likeable and consistent but doesn't obviously have much in hand off her mark.

7/1

4th

5

(7)

1st Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

16:20 Ripon

Nigwa

8st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Kept on well for close second in fillies' handicap at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) last time; this lightly raced 4yo won a C&D maiden (good) last August and is open to improvement now back up in distance; likely player.

9/4

2nd

3

(2)

14th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

16:45 Hamilton

Nigwa

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

slowly into stride, towards rear on inner

3/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 517-3

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) on the middle of her three 2yo runs and returned with close third of six on last month's handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW); this 3yo is open to further improvement and could be a contender.
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3rd

25

(18)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Balalaika

8st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has finished a close third this spring in her first two handicaps (1m/1m1f, AW/good to soft); however, today's race is much more competitive and she is likely to be vulnerable.

50/1

3rd

10

(10)

14th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

16:45 Hamilton

Balalaika

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, prominent

12/1

3rd

3

(3)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Balalaika

9st 8lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Rebecca Menzies

led, increased tempo 2f out, ridden 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon lost second

10/1

Form: 079-44

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Last August's two wins came over 1m2f/1m4f but today's drop back in trip is worth exploring with this headstrong filly; fair fourth on consecutive days this month (1m3f/1m2f) and she's an each-way possible.
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6th

2

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Hamilton

Sophiesticate

9st 8lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

She had been running with credit this season prior to her comfortable win at Musselburgh (1m5f, good); up 6lb but she still has handicapping scope on last year's best; all wins on good ground but appears to handle soft.

3/1

1st

4

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Musselburgh

Sophiesticate

9st 7lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Three times a course winner for Jim Goldie, the latest (extended 1m4f) last August off a 9lb higher mark; solid efforts on her last three starts; big run expected.

7/2

3rd

7

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Sophiesticate

9st 5lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: R Mike Smith

Third in 1m4f handicaps at Musselburgh on her last two starts, staying on nicely on both occasions; drop back in trip on faster ground isn't sure to suit.

10/1

Form: 24-515

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Best form has come on AW but she has won on turf and perhaps soft ground didn't suit when back on grass at Ripon last month; won at Newcastle (1m, AW) prior to that and this 3yo is not ruled out.
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7th

7

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Centre Court

9st 8lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Good and bad since making all off 1lb higher at Newcastle back in the spring (1m); stable's handicappers can return to form from out of the blue but others have more pressing claims.

12/1

6th

2

(3)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

17:45 Hamilton

Centre Court

9st 9lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all at Newcastle (1m, AW) in April and up with that form when front-running fifth of 14 over C&D (good to soft) in May; needs to perform better than on last three starts, though; 1l behind Alethiometer on latest.

10/1

5th

7

(4)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

14:38 Redcar

Centre Court

9st 6lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Charlie Johnston

Won over the straight mile at Newcastle (AW) in April and posted another good effort over a straight mile when fourth off mark 3lb higher than today's at Doncaster (good) in June; however, needs to bounce back from two substandard efforts later in June.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 310-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Godolphin cast-off who won Redcar novice (1m, good to soft) last October on her second start; tailed off in Listed race at Doncaster (1m2f, heavy) in November but has potential off opening mark in view of previous promise.
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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

11/1

Form: 6503-7 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Having had wind surgery she ran okay in mid-division on last month's reappearance at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft); could improve for that run and she's now 2lb lower than when winning this last year; respected.
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9th

13

(15)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Crown Princess

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Narrowly repelled Shaladar off 1lb lower over C&D in August (good) but needs to bounce back after two lesser shows.

16/1

10th

5

(12)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newmarket

Crown Princess

10st 11lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

Below her best at Redcar last time but won there the time before off just 2lb lower (1m, good) and she's capable of bouncing back.

20/1

6th

8

(5)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

18:00 Redcar

Crown Princess

9st 10lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Ollie Pears

Recorded her fourth turf win when keeping on well to score over C&D (good) two weeks ago; that was a very narrow success but she's only 2lb higher here and won't mind what the weather does; in the mix.

9/2

Form: 1640-6 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner who scored twice last season and could improve for her reappearance run at Musselburgh a fortnight ago, but she was soundly beaten and could do with being dropped a few pounds.
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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

25/1

Form: 4319-8 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won here last September (1m3f, good to soft) but soundly beaten the next twice (1m6f/1m4f), most recently on her reappearance at Musselburgh a fortnight ago; drops back down in trip and is probably best watched.
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6th

3

(1)

21st Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:25 Catterick

A La Francaise

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Jim Goldie

Won at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) last September and she returned to form with a very close third at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) ten days ago; she's one to consider under the promising Jack Nicholls.

7/2

3rd

6

(1)

11th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 5

14:20 Musselburgh

A La Francaise

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Off the mark at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) last September, and she's been operating near that level in her last three starts; these improved terms offer a chance to take revenge over Simple Star (Hamilton) and Gibside (York), and she has a good record under the returning Paul Mulrennan.

6/1

5th

11

(5)

14th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:30 York

A La Francaise

9st 3lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Jim Goldie

held up in rear, steady headway on near side of group from over 2f out, outpaced and edged left over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

6/1

Form: /2471-

Last run: 316 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Beverley brings out the best in her but she's capable of running well elsewhere and has a good reappearance record; won at Beverley last July when last seen and could be involved on this comeback run.
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6th

8

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Casilli

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner but it has been over four years since she last put her head in front; retained ability last summer but she has been absent for 366 days and others look safer.

25/1

4

(6)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:55 Beverley

Casilli

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Five of her six wins have been here, the latest off 20lb higher in July 2022; mixed form this season, but chance on her C&D third in May.

6/1

2

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

16:45 Doncaster

Casilli

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Some creditable efforts this season, including when fourth at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in June, but she was disappointing over C&D last time; bit to prove again after that and five of her six wins have come at Beverley; cheekpieces added.

8/1

25/1

Form: 2345-4 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Last season's wins were over 1m4f/1m3f and there's a doubt regarding this drop back in trip, but Jim Goldie's horses are frequently versatile trip-wise and she reappeared with an encouraging fourth of eight at Ayr (1m2f) ten days ago; could build on that and she's not discounted.
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6th

8

(6)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Graces Quest

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jim Goldie

took keen hold, towards rear

14/1

17

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Graces Quest

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

5th

5

(12)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Graces Quest

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

held up in rear, outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, too much to do

100/30

9/1

Form: 31-4 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a three-runner Carlisle novice (1m1f, good to firm) last August on second start; then absent until soundly beaten fourth of nine on recent handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, soft); needs to raise her game but her useful pedigree provides optimism in that regard; on the shortlist.
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7th

6

(5)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Invisible Friend

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Best form when front-running third of 11 in Listed race at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last November on penultimate start, but Estrange took her measure in no uncertain style; has left Kevin Ryan (same owners) and needs improvement but she is worth a crack at 1m4f.

22/1

6

(5)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Invisible Friend

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Best form when front-running third of 11 in Listed race at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last November on penultimate start, but Estrange took her measure in no uncertain style; has left Kevin Ryan (same owners) and needs improvement but she is worth a crack at 1m4f.

22/1

3rd

5

(11)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

15:10 Doncaster

Invisible Friend

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

led, headed inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

33/1

12/1

Form: 13R645

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
She was a creditable third of 15 in this last year but is just 1-16 on turf (as opposed to 4-19) on AW and made no impact at Musselburgh a fortnight ago; refused to race at Newcastle four starts ago.
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0

11

(6)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Vindobala

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sam England

Has refused to race three times this year, twice at this track including behind several of these rivals on latest appearance (favourite); she was in a good mood when winning over C&D three days before that but there's no guarantee she'll be in the same frame of mind.

7/1

0

5

(8)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

15:40 Newcastle (AW)

Vindobala

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Has refused to race a couple of times this year and has had other moments at the stalls, but she was in a good mood when winning over C&D on Tuesday; holds leading claims under penalty if in the same frame of mind.

5/1

1st

4

(11)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Vindobala

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Four-time course winner including in this race last year for another trainer; has refused to race on a couple of occasions, but 2lb below her last winning mark and ran even better than it may have looked when fourth of 11 back here (7f) last month; comes with risks attached, but capable if things fall right.

6/1

Form: 24829-

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won on last year's reappearance; 0-6 subsequently but she was pretty consistent and is on a competitive mark for this first run of 2023.
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7th

1

(7)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

16:50 Haydock

Scotch Mistress

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Tongue tied last three starts, back to some form on latest when coming from the back for fourth of nine at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm); needs to build on that and peak 2022 form gives hope.

9/1

4th

3

(9)

31st May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

Scotch Mistress

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Tongue tied last two starts, 20-1 latterly when last of 14 on recent reappearance; each-way chance if she reverts to her best form of 2022 but she is unraced on firmer than good.

14/1

14th

2

(14)

14th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

16:45 Hamilton

Scotch Mistress

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

held up in rear

12/1

Form: 565125 C BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (1m2f, soft) last month and came clear with unexposed winner when runner-up at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft) a fortnight ago; this 3yo has a progressive profile and could play a leading role; declared 7.30 Nottingham Friday.
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1st

4

(5)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

20:25 Musselburgh

Iatos Angel

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Keith Dalgleish

slowly into stride, held up in last

5/1

4th

8

(11)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:40 Musselburgh

Iatos Angel

8st 8lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Keith Dalgleish

midfield, pushed along and headway over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong

10/1

Non-runners

Iato's Angel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.50
Straight Forecast £11.84
Tricast £158.64
Trifecta £262.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

My Little Queens

The Times:

Invisible Friend

RP RATINGS:

Nigwa

SPOTLIGHT:

Crown Princess

The Sun:

Balalaika

Telegraph:

Invisible Friend

D Express:

Nigwa

TOPSPEED:

Crown Princess

Daily Mirror:

My Little Queens

The Star:

My Little Queens

Daily Record:

My Little Queens