August 16 / 16.30 Salisbury

16.30

Good

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

  • Prize money: £28355
  • 1m 1f 201y
  • Class 1
  • 13 runners
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British EBF 40th Anniversary Upavon Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1148-4 D

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Form dipped last autumn but wasn't disgraced in York Group 2 on sole outing this term; was progressive at an earlier stage and won handicaps (1m2f, good to firm) at two major festivals last summer; peak figure gives her major claims in this field.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

18:50 Windsor

State Occasion

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Needs the ground good or ideally firmer; highly progressive in winning three handicaps last season (7f-1m2f) and returned from three months off to win a 1m2f Listed race for her own sex at Salisbury ten days ago pretty much as she liked; still difficult to gauge the ceiling of her ability and she should have a lot going for her.

11/4

1st

5

(12)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

State Occasion

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Form dipped last autumn but wasn't disgraced in York Group 2 on sole outing this term; was progressive at an earlier stage and won handicaps (1m2f, good to firm) at two major festivals last summer; peak figure gives her major claims in this field.

13/2

4th

7

(1)

18th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

14:25 York

State Occasion

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold, prominent

12/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 11-110 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Withdrawn from the Oaks after getting upset in the stalls, then ran as if something was amiss in the French version; otherwise a highly progressive filly and looked particularly smart in the Pretty Polly at Newmarket (1m2f, soft) in May; respected back at Listed level.
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1st

6

(11)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Running Lion

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Mercurial mare who is smart on her day; won 1m Group 2 at Royal Ascot and finished a close second in the Group 1 Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) last year; the effect of the cheekpieces that prompted an improved fourth when bidding to retain her Ascot crown has worn off the last twice, though, including when a surprise market mover but beaten 24l in the Group 1 Nassau (1m2f, heavy) last time; wins nothing on that form, and the widest stall is not helpful, but she'd be a big threat if first-time blinkers fire her up.

11/4

5th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Running Lion

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won the Group 2 Duke of Cambridge at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and went close in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft); respectable fourth back at Royal Ascot last month but she hasn't been at her very best this season and looks vulnerable today; can lead.

25/1

4

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Running Lion

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) when bidding for a second win in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes but finished behind two of today's rivals and there seems no obvious reason why she should reverse the placings; ran as if something was amiss in this contest last year.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 512-37 CD

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Form dipped sharply in similar event at Ayr when last seen; has otherwise proved largely consistent and steadily progressive, so could well bounce back; sole start here (1m2f, good to firm) resulted in a comfortable handicap win.
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7th

6

(4)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:54 Lingfield (AW)

Makinmedoit

9st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

C&D winner who has recorded her three highest RPRs under these conditions; couldn't land a telling blow over 1m in Listed race at Kempton 25 days ago but she should be seen to better effect back at this trip and track.

6/1

4th

9

(3)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Makinmedoit

9st 1lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, not pace to challenge

14/1

4th

2

(7)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Makinmedoit

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

Returned from a 12-week break to finish a creditable third in a 1m2f Salisbury Listed event in August; below that level in two similar races subsequently but freshened up since and possible she could revive back on AW (has a good record).

9/1

16/1

Form: 74-484 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Shaped encouragingly in Goodwood handicap two weeks ago, posting her best effort of the current campaign; appears to have a tough task on ratings but looks impossible to dismiss, having won this race last year.
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6th

1

(1)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Rousay

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hannon

Polytrack winner at two who landed a 1m2f Salisbury Listed event last year; consistent of late without recapturing her best form and she faded in a Listed race over C&D 18 days ago; overall record now stands at 2-19 and she looks on a tough enough mark back in a handicap.

12/1

5th

7

(6)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:36 Lingfield (AW)

Rousay

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hannon

prominent then led soon after start, headed over 2f out, lost second and weakened from 1f out

14/1

Form: 2126-6

Last run: 129 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Showed progressive form over 7f last summer; has gone backwards in two starts (1m/1m1f) since; enough to prove upped further in distance on debut for new yard (remains with same owner).
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12th

14

(12)

20th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

15:45 Yarmouth

Sparkling Beauty

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

2yo form stacks up well enough but she was a well-beaten 80-1 shot on her stable debut at Salisbury five weeks ago and this is tougher.

50/1

5th

13

(4)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

Sparkling Beauty

8st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Showed progressive form over 7f last summer; has gone backwards in two starts (1m/1m1f) since; enough to prove upped further in distance on debut for new yard (remains with same owner).

25/1

6th

8

(6)

7th Oct 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Sparkling Beauty

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hughes

midfield, ridden over 2f out, hung right and no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong

9/1

11/4

Form: 1-4365

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Tough filly who brings Classic form having finished 25-1 fourth in the 1,000 Guineas and 40-1 third in the Oaks; failed to make the frame against male rivals at Royal Ascot but ran creditably, despite an unsatisfactory pace, in the Nassau at Goodwood last time; versatile ground-wise; has the best chance on ratings, back down in class.
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6th

1

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:45 Haydock

Caernarfon

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

midfield

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Caernarfon

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack Channon

raced in fourth behind clear leader, went third 2f out, outpaced final 110yds, kept on

5/1

1st

2

(9)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Caernarfon

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

raced wide early, in rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, edged left and led narrowly inside final furlong, ridden out

10/1

7th
1 (13)
Ameynah

9/2

Form: 2/16-4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced; good sixth in last year's 1,000 Guineas, then was absent until a creditable reappearance in Group 3 at Ascot (1m, good to soft; close fourth) last month; bred to stay this longer trip and may rate higher still; interesting on second run back.
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5th

3

(8)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Ameynah

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leaders over 1f out, no extra towards finish

9/1

7th

1

(13)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

Ameynah

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Very lightly raced; good sixth in last year's 1,000 Guineas, then was absent until a creditable reappearance in Group 3 at Ascot (1m, good to soft; close fourth) last month; bred to stay this longer trip and may rate higher still; interesting on second run back.

9/2

4th

1

(8)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Ameynah

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, prominent on outer, raced in second over 5f out, pressed leader over 2f out

3/1

16/1

Form: 1-4005

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won her only 2yo start; clear best efforts this term when fourth in the Nell Gwyn (7f) in April and fifth in Sandown Listed event (1m) last month; has something to find on ratings but may improve for the new trip (sire and dam were middle-distance performers).
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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

Form: 115F-6

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Successful twice at novice level last summer; no further progress in her two completed runs since, both at Longchamp (1m/1m4f); needs to produce a much bigger effort returned to home soil.
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9th

12

(3)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

Liftoff

8st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Successful twice at novice level last summer; no further progress in her two completed runs since, both at Longchamp (1m/1m4f); needs to produce a much bigger effort returned to home soil.

20/1

9

(8)

8th Oct 2022

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Liftoff

9st 1lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear, clipped heels and fell over 3f out

12/1

1st

1

(4)

21st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:36 Yarmouth

Liftoff

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, held up in behind leaders, led over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, kept on well, comfortably

8/11

OUR TIP

Form: 60-324 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

25/1

Form: 61-400

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ran well in soft-ground Fred Darling (7f) on reappearance; comfortably held in the 1,000 Guineas and Sandringham Handicap since; has a lot to find on the figures and stamina to prove upped further in trip.
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8th

3

(9)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Embrace

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: George Boughey

Has raced mostly at 7f+ and was one of the first off the bridle in this race last year (soft) before reducing the deficit to about 4l behind Funny Story; retains ability for new yard but has plenty to find at the weights and she didn't run well at Ascot last week; now has cheekpieces added.

50/1

10th

2

(13)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Embrace

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Boughey

Just one win (in a Wolverhampton novice) from 11 attempts and below par in her two runs since joining George Boughey; hopes may be pinned on the addition of a tongue-strap.

20/1

7th

10

(2)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Embrace

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Boughey

Best form on soft/heavy; never dangerous in French Listed event on sole start this term (stable debut) but market support should be heeded on return from another break; good third off 3lb higher at Newbury (7f) on last handicap attempt.

16/1

Form: -28459

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Seemed a non-stayer over 1m4f in similar event at Newmarket last time; has some useful form at up to 1m2f but she's rather exposed now and record stands at 1-8; looks set for minor honours at best.
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12th

10

(6)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

Heavenly Breath

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Seemed a non-stayer over 1m4f in similar event at Newmarket last time; has some useful form at up to 1m2f but she's rather exposed now and record stands at 1-8; looks set for minor honours at best.

16/1

9th

10

(4)

22nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:15 Newmarket (July)

Heavenly Breath

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Runner-up in Group 3/Listed company in France and had a couple of these behind when fifth of nine in a Group 3 at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; first-time blinkers) last month; enough stamina on the dam's side to suggest the longer trip shouldn't be an issue, but she could probably do with rain.

12/1

5th

9

(2)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Heavenly Breath

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led, headed but prominent after 2f

25/1

20/1

Form: 20-748 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Campaigned at 1m this season, running well in Royal Ascot handicap and Pontefract Listed race before ruining her chance with a poor start in Ascot Group 3; faces a stiff task on ratings, back up in distance.
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3rd

9

(3)

7th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Zenga

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Henry De Bromhead

dwelt start, in rear, in touch with leaders after 2f

16/1

5th

4

(9)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Navan

Zenga

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sole win came in a Wolverhampton maiden in 2022; was a close fourth in this grade in UK last year; well beaten in heavy on debut for this yard; has plenty to find.

14/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.80
Straight Forecast £14.04
Trifecta £564.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Running Lion

SPOTLIGHT:

Caernarfon

Telegraph:

Queen Of The Skies

D Express:

Ameynah

The Star:

State Occasion

NEWMARKET:

Running Lion

The Times:

Running Lion

The Guardian:

Running Lion

Daily Mirror:

Running Lion

The Sun:

Running Lion

Daily Record:

Running Lion

RP RATINGS:

Caernarfon

POSTDATA:

Caernarfon

Daily Mail:

Caernarfon