July 01 / 12.40 Newmarket (July)

12.40

Good To Soft

Maureen Brittain Memorial Empress Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £22684
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Maureen Brittain Memorial Empress Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 21 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished second at Doncaster on debut, then went one better at Haydock (6f, good to firm) where she scored by 11l and gave the strong impression she has Listed/Group potential, in keeping with her pedigree (half-sister to two Grade 1 winners for this yard); respected.
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33/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: 1 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied her 20-1 odds to make a winning debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) where she edged ahead towards the finish despite being carried left by the runner-up; however, the bare form is ordinary.
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9th

9

(10)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Goodwood

Cry Fiction

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Outran her 40-1 odds in Listed grade at Newmarket (6f) on second outing; hasn't backed up that form in two Group races since and current rating may flatter her; drop back in grade is the main cause for optimism.

14/1

8th

2

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Cry Fiction

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jonathan Portman

All runs over 6f on good or faster; narrow Windsor winner who was no match for a good Godolphin filly here before finishing down the field in a Group 3 at Ascot's King George meeting; looks vulnerable.

25/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 31

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid third (behind two fillies who subsequently ran well in the Queen Mary) on debut, then justified favouritism at Bath (5f, firm); gives the impression she'll be suited by this extra furlong; related to Listed/Group winners for this stable; should progress further; possibilities.
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7th

11

(7)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Unbreak My Heart

9st 0lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Sole win in 5f novice (firm) as 2yo; has run well in Group and Listed company since, notably when a close fourth at Sandown (5f, good to soft) in June, but she beat only one home on handicap debut at Goodwood last time out; yard also runs Katey Kontent.

20/1

15th

1

(12)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Unbreak My Heart

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

Sole win in 5f Bath novice (firm) as 2yo; campaigned in Listed and Group races since, doing well when a close fourth, after meeting trouble, in a 5f Listed race at Sandown (good to soft); down the field in Group 3 there since but that was a strong race for the grade; intriguing in her first handicap for yard that won this in 2022.

14/1

7th

10

(5)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Unbreak My Heart

8st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Showed she's trained on when fourth of seven in fillies' Listed race over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago but that still leaves her with a good deal to find in this higher grade.

25/1

Form: 321

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Solid record in sprint maidens on good/firmer, having been placed at Newmarket (on the other course) and Goodwood then justified favouritism at Ripon; form has substance and she's the type to do better still; appealing contender.
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3rd

1

(2)

17th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

14:15 Musselburgh

Indispensable

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: William Haggas

Best of seven runs when keeping on well for close third in Naas Listed race (5f, soft) in July; slightly disappointing after racing a bit too freely in Newbury Listed race last month but won't mind what the weather does here and can bounce back.

10/11

7th

5

(8)

18th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Indispensable

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Touch exposed but she's in decent form having finished third on soft ground at Naas (Listed) and Goodwood (3l behind Juniper Berries) the last twice; place claims on ratings.

8/1

3rd

6

(4)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Indispensable

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Looked pretty useful from the word go and won a Ripon maiden on third start, but it was her narrowly beaten third of seven in Listed race at Naas (5f, soft; first on her side) last Wednesday which really catches the eye in this context.

6/1

Form: 2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Blue Point filly who cost 125,000gns as a yearling; made a promising debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) where she finished a clear second, having made the running; open to progress and one to consider.
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4th

6

(2)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newmarket (July)

Point Of Attack

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent, shaken up over 1f out, ridden and no extra final 110yds

7/2

5th

5

(4)

1st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

12:40 Newmarket (July)

Point Of Attack

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Blue Point filly who cost 125,000gns as a yearling; made a promising debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) where she finished a clear second, having made the running; open to progress and one to consider.

10/1

2nd

11

(6)

6th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Lingfield (AW)

Point Of Attack

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

125,000gns yearling; half-sister to winners Miramar (5.5f/6f including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 107), The Rosstafarian (1m 2yo/Hong Kong 1m1f; 103) and Double Kodiac (6f 2yo; 97); dam French 7f winner (93); bred to have a bright future but powerful yard's 2yos yet to get going in 2023.

15/8

16/1

Form: 41144

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
The most experienced filly in the field, having raced five times (all at 5f); won the Lily Agnes in May and ran creditably in the Hilary Needler last time but is a touch exposed now; new trip needs to help.
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1st

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Newmarket

Ziggys Phoenix

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Successful in 1m fillies' handicaps at this course in May and Goodwood in August; last two efforts suggests she remains in form but a career-best performance is needed off current mark.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Ziggys Phoenix

9st 11lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

No match for Asteverdi at Sandown in June but C&D winner (good to soft) in August and a solid third behind one who has since outgrown handicaps over 1m at Ascot in September; fairly exposed now but this lesser test might suit better; not far away.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Exceed And Excel half-sister to Italian 5f/6f winner Noble Title, out of 5f winner (including 2yo/Listed); stablemate of Indispensable; sole newcomer in the field; heed the market signals.
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8th

5

(6)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rare Jewel

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

held up in rear but in touch with leaders, no response from over 1f out, soon eased

7/2

8th

5

(6)

30th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rare Jewel

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

held up in rear but in touch with leaders

7/2

1st

7

(7)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Beverley

Rare Jewel

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

Dam 5f Listed winner (RPR 106); took a keen hold before weakening in a 6f Listed contest at Newmarket (seventh of nine; 14-1) seven weeks ago; sights are lowered considerably, so she can't be dismissed.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Created a favourable impression with her debut success in Goodwood maiden (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago, striding nicely clear in the closing stages to score by almost 5l having made all; looks a useful prospect; interesting upped in class for second start.
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4th

2

(4)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

What A Question

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Interesting runner despite the long absence as she looked a nice prospect in winning a 6f maiden at Goodwood and she was highly tried at Listed level next time; the market should be instructive but looks to have only one to beat here.

4/7

4th

2

(4)

5th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

What A Question

9st 7lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Interesting runner despite the long absence as she looked a nice prospect in winning a 6f maiden at Goodwood and she was highly tried at Listed level next time; the market should be instructive but looks to have only one to beat here.

4/7

8th

9

(5)

1st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

12:40 Newmarket (July)

What A Question

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Created a favourable impression with her debut success in Goodwood maiden (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago, striding nicely clear in the closing stages to score by almost 5l having made all; looks a useful prospect; interesting upped in class for second start.

4/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred filly who cost 220,000euros as a yearling; has duly shown promise in 6f maidens on fast ground at Goodwood (albeit behind Indispensable) and Pontefract (won by a neck); may well improve further.
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6

(5)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:35 Newmarket (July)

Neverstopdreaming

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

No Nay Never filly whose 6f 2yo form for James Horton featured two wins, including Carlisle handicap on final outing; sold for 45,000gns last month; bred to stay this new trip; heed the market signals on debut for new connections.

6/1

1st

5

(6)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:40 Carlisle

Neverstopdreaming

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Off the mark on her second start at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in June and a creditable fourth of 12 on nursery debut at York (6f, good to soft) on her penultimate outing; didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of seven at Leicester (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago and each-way claims granted a smoother trip this time.

7/1

5th

4

(4)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:32 Leicester

Neverstopdreaming

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Has a striking pedigree but she's not progressed in her four runs so far and was a never-dangerous fourth in a York nursery (6f, good to soft) last month; kept on well in that race but she was beaten 4l and needs to find more here.

9/1

Form: 341

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Plenty to find on her Windsor efforts; showed improvement to win conditions race at Saint-Cloud (6.5f, soft) but it remains to be seen whether she can transfer that form back to home soil; cheekpieces applied.
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2

(2)

1st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

12:40 Newmarket (July)

Denruth Diamond

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Rod Millman

Plenty to find on her Windsor efforts; showed improvement to win conditions race at Saint-Cloud (6.5f, soft) but it remains to be seen whether she can transfer that form back to home soil; cheekpieces applied.

12/1

4th

12

(8)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:00 Windsor

Denruth Diamond

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Rod Millman

Half-sister to three winners who sold for 60,000euros as a yearling; got well behind here a month ago but stayed on takingly to make the frame over 5f on soft ground; that form looks decent with the winner following up and the second not far away in a Listed race at York; this extra furlong should benefit.

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £31.80
Straight Forecast £50.07
Trifecta £221.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Star Of Mystery

The Times:

What A Question

SPOTLIGHT:

Unbreak My Heart

NEWMARKET:

Point Of Attack

POSTDATA:

Denruth Diamond

The Star:

What A Question

Daily Record:

What A Question

TOPSPEED:

Star Of Mystery

Telegraph:

Star Of Mystery

The Guardian:

Star Of Mystery

Daily Mail:

Star Of Mystery

D Express:

Star Of Mystery

Daily Mirror:

Star Of Mystery

The Sun:

Star Of Mystery

LAMBOURN:

Unbreak My Heart