July 28 / 19.15 York

19.15

Good To Soft

British EBF 40th Anniversary Lyric Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £39697
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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British EBF 40th Anniversary Lyric Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 114-40

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in Group 2 Ribblesdale (1m4f) at Royal Ascot but she's much better than that; won Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good) last October and was a creditable fourth in the Group 3 Musidora over this C&D on reappearance; no surprise if she bounces back with a big run; unraced on slow ground.
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10th

6

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Midnight Mile

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

raced wide, in touch with leaders

11/2

3rd

7

(5)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 100y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Midnight Mile

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, headway to lead over 2f out, edged left and headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

1st

7

(2)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:15 York

Midnight Mile

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

midfield, headway over 3f out, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, eased towards finish, comfortably

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 455-90

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Holds each-way claims judged on some good runs in defeat in Group and Listed races last season, but she's been a long way below that level on both starts this year (albeit denied clear run at Royal Ascot last time).
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1st

3

(12)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mukaddamah

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

midfield, switched to centre 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, soon ridden, went clear final 110yds, readily

11/2

10th

2

(11)

13th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

17:55 Newmarket

Mukaddamah

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

never better than midfield

16/1

2nd

5

(11)

20th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

15:45 Yarmouth

Mukaddamah

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

She hasn't won since her debut but there have been some good runs in defeat along the way, notably a second of ten in this grade at York in July (1m2f, good to soft); conditions no problem but she looks the owner's second string and minor money perhaps her best hope.

16/1

3rd
9 (6)
Scenic

33/1

  • Place: £13.40

Form: 842-54

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who has produced respectable performances in 1m2f Listed races the last twice (good/good to soft) but she remains a maiden and needs a sizeable step forward if she's to break her duck in this warm contest.
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2

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Scenic

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Progressive last year, with Listed win at York's Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm), and after reappearing with a Listed second at Goodwood (1m4f, good) she went one better in the Group 3 Bronte Cup at York (1m6f, good); vulnerable if Estrange is at the top of her game but she's the stand-out danger.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Scenic

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Peak performance when impressive winner of Listed race at the York Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm) last August but she ran respectably in 14.5f Group 2 next time and when second in a 1m4f Listed race (ahead of Sueno and Allonsy) on reappearance; one of the top contenders on form.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Scenic

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Peak performance when impressive winner of Listed race at the York Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm) last August but she ran respectably in 14.5f Group 2 next time and when second in a 1m4f Listed race (ahead of Sueno and Allonsy) on reappearance; one of the top contenders on form.

3/1

Form: 860-32 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ex-Gosden 4yo who has run well to be placed in 1m2f handicaps this summer on her first two runs for a new yard; however, she needs to produce something extra if she's to pose a threat in today's company.
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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

Form: 125

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won on debut in May (1m, good) then went very close in Listed race here (1m, good to firm); down the field in Group 1 Coronation Stakes (1m, good to firm) and tackles a new trip here, but the steady pace may not have suited at Royal Ascot and she retains considerable potential now down in grade for top yard, which has won three of the last eight runnings with 3yos.
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4th

10

(2)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Queen For You

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leaders 2f out, briefly disputed lead over 1f out, kept on

9/2

2nd

10

(7)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Queen For You

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent

6/1

5th

8

(1)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:15 York

Queen For You

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won on debut in May (1m, good) then went very close in Listed race here (1m, good to firm); down the field in Group 1 Coronation Stakes (1m, good to firm) and tackles a new trip here, but the steady pace may not have suited at Royal Ascot and she retains considerable potential now down in grade for top yard, which has won three of the last eight runnings with 3yos.

7/2

Form: 2181-7 D BF

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has something to prove having been well beaten on her sole run this season at Nottingham in May (1m2f, soft; reportedly fractious in the preliminaries); however, she was a convincing Listed winner at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, heavy) last October and is a leading candidate if rediscovering that form.
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10th

3

(3)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Golden Lyra

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Peak RPRs on French soil, namely her success in Listed event at Saint-Cloud (1m2f) last autumn and close fourth in Group 2 at Deauville (12.5f) last month, both on heavy ground; shapes as if this new trip will suit; major player provided she transfers the form back to home territory.

11/2

6th

1

(4)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:15 York

Golden Lyra

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: William Haggas

Has something to prove having been well beaten on her sole run this season at Nottingham in May (1m2f, soft; reportedly fractious in the preliminaries); however, she was a convincing Listed winner at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, heavy) last October and is a leading candidate if rediscovering that form.

9/2

7th

1

(3)

2nd May 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 1

16:10 Nottingham

Golden Lyra

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Carries a 3lb penalty against some interesting opponents but things clicked with an easy Listed win at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, heavy) last October and this lightly raced 4yo holds leading claims if reproducing that form.

15/8

OUR TIP

Form: 197-26

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 9-11 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in June on second start and followed up in another novice at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm); improvement needed if this much tougher contest but she's just the type her trainer excels with and he has won two of the last seven runnings with 3yos; respected.
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9th

3

(5)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Long Ago

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in June on her second start and followed up in Nottingham novice (1m2f, good to firm); well beaten in Listed race at York (1m2f, good to soft) in July last time out and needs to better that performance, but this handicap newcomer retains potential for her top trainer.

13/2

8th

6

(3)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:15 York

Long Ago

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in June on second start and followed up in another novice at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm); improvement needed if this much tougher contest but she's just the type her trainer excels with and he has won two of the last seven runnings with 3yos; respected.

10/1

1st

1

(8)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:00 Nottingham

Long Ago

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Didn't show a great deal in sole 2yo run but she left that form miles behind when making all in a big-field novice at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) on her recent return; has a penalty on this switch to turf but she's open to more progress and is strongly respected.

15/8

100/30

Form: 111111 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive 3yo who has won her last six starts in 1m/1m2f handicaps (heavy-good to soft; unraced on faster); today's rise in grade demands a bigger effort but she keeps finding the necessary further improvement.
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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

5/1

Form: 12-

Last run: 308 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won on 2yo debut at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September and runner-up in the Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good) later that month; absent since but she's with a top northern trainer and has potential at this trip; interesting on her comeback, especially if attracting market support.
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10th

5

(8)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:15 York

Electric Eyes

8st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Won on 2yo debut at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September and runner-up in the Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good) later that month; absent since but she's with a top northern trainer and has potential at this trip; interesting on her comeback, especially if attracting market support.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

23rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Electric Eyes

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

towards rear, headway over 2f out, pushed along and chased leaders over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £232.50
Straight Forecast £193.89
Trifecta £6831.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Electric Eyes

SPOTLIGHT:

Sparks Fly

NEWMARKET:

Queen For You

Telegraph:

Long Ago

RP RATINGS:

Golden Lyra

D Express:

Queen For You

Daily Mirror:

Queen For You

Daily Mail:

Sparks Fly

The Sun:

Sparks Fly

The Star:

Sparks Fly

POSTDATA:

Electric Eyes

The Times:

Electric Eyes

The Guardian:

Electric Eyes

Daily Record:

Electric Eyes