August 23 / 16.45 York

16.45

Good

IRE Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Fillies’ Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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IRE Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Fillies’ Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.85

Form: 2-4884 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Seems to handle any ground; successful (off 5lb lower) in this race last year and looks set to play another leading role, having caught the eye (finished nicely after meeting traffic issues) bidding for a similarly good prize at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago; respected.
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15th

11

(10)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

14:05 Doncaster

Designer

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John Butler

Made low-key return to action at York's Ebor meeting but showed much more when fifth of ten to Blue Storm at Haydock (5f, soft) four weeks ago; down another 2lb and now turns up in the race in which she was runner-up (off 6lb higher) in 2022; she'll be fresher than most of these and should go well.

12/1

5th

4

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Designer

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: John Butler

Positives include a competitive mark and a proven ability on bad ground; on the downside, her reappearance at York's Ebor meeting (in a race she'd won twice before) was a low-key one; tongue-tie tried there is now dispensed with; enough to prove.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £10.05

Form: 1139-0

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Two novice wins (6f/7f) preceded her good third in the Rockfel; however, regressed sharply in two runs since, latest on reappearance four months ago; drops back in class but has enough to prove over this new trip.
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11th

6

(11)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Rage Of Bamby

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won 6f Group 3 here (good to firm) in July; ran just as well when a close fourth in the Sprint Cup at Haydock two weeks ago; was well drawn there, however, and her penalty could leave her vulnerable on a rare 5f run.

6/1

4th

14

(13)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Rage Of Bamby

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

5yo mare who made Group-race breakthrough when 33-1 for the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury in July, when she had nearly 2l to spare; unsuited by the return to 7f since and has been supplemented for this race at a cost of £20,000, but nevertheless looks opposable today.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Rage Of Bamby

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Began the campaign with two heavy defeats but she was reinvigorated by cheekpieces at York last month and hit a major new high in them in a Group 3 at this track (6f) eight days later, winning at 33-1 by nearly 2l from King's Gamble; fine chance if that form is repeated but, although she ran three times over 7f in 2022, she's not crying out for a return to this trip on the recent evidence.

11/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 74-329 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Useful filly who has performed well in Listed grade a few times, notably when second at Ayr (good) on most recent 5f attempt; still unexposed at this trip; unable to cut the mustard in 6f Group 3 here last time but interesting back down in distance/class; handicap debut.
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2nd

1

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Marine Wave

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has won on good to soft; seen in best light when impressive in a similar race at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August; had an off day next time and she lacked the pace to get involved at Ayr since (extended 5f; respectable fourth) but returning to 6f with a stiff finish can suit; solid.

6/1

4th

2

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Marine Wave

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Never better than when coming clear for 6f Listed win at Pontefract in August (good to firm; Rage Of Bamby over 4l back in fourth) but she was a different filly when dropping right out at York since (6f, good to soft; had won a big handicap on that ground in June); needs quick about-face.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:00 York

Marine Wave

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

9/1

13/2

Form: 6-2703 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Still has low mileage; close third off this mark at Pontefract last month; has respectable York form having performed very well in Listed grade at the last two Dante meetings (5f, good/good to firm) in May, winning in 2022 and good second in 2023; solid claims back here.
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10th

10

(12)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pillow Talk

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: K R Burke

midfield

25/1

3rd

2

(1)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:55 York

Pillow Talk

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Listed winner over C&D as a 2yo; also ran well over C&D on her reappearance at the Dante meeting here and confirmed her liking for the track with a close fourth in a 0-105 handicap at the Ebor meeting; won't need much extra for the addition of a visor to play a part.

6/1

4th

7

(5)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Pillow Talk

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

bumped start

13/2

Form: 114755 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly over 6f this year, winning five times, but last few efforts suggest this drop back in distance is well worth a shot; ran respectably at Royal Ascot on most recent 5f attempt and now returns to the scene of her last success; not dismissed.
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8th

1

(8)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Radio Goo Goo

9st 12lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:15 Chester

Radio Goo Goo

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

7/2

Form: -41451

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has been campaigned exclusively over 6f; took really well to first-time cheekpieces at Nottingham (good; scored easily) last week, bouncing back from two disappointing efforts and taking record to 3-8; headgear retained; strong chance under 6lb penalty provided she copes with this drop in trip.
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5th

3

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Newmarket

Pinafore

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

3/1

7th

2

(4)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Pinafore

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

Had a spirited end to 2023, winning a handicap and runner-up in a Listed race (both 6f on soft; effective on good to firm) but this year hasn't gone so well and she hasn't repeated a good second, when upped to 7f in a Listed race at Musselburgh in June, in two runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; needs a turnaround.

20/1

Form: 076324 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Back in decent form with two placed efforts, including one here, last month; subsequently a below-par favourite in the Doncaster race won by Thunder Star and now goes back up three grades; opposed.
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9th

12

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Star Of Lady M

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: David O’Meara

Eleven-time winner including at Listed level; ran well on seasonal reappearance in the Listed Beverley Bullet but has failed to land a blow the last twice; 3-16 on the AW but could only manage sixth when 5-1 for this last year; needs to rediscover best.

15/2

12th

3

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Star Of Lady M

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Made all in this last year (good) and encouraging Listed third at Beverley (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago on her belated reappearance; won on soft ground at the start of her career; her usual visor returns (left off last time) and she has leading claims if building on her comeback run.

4/1

9

(2)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Star Of Lady M

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Had a busy 2024 and notched six wins, the last of them in 5.5f Listed race at Ayr; would have real possibilities if repeating that form, although she'll need to hit the ground running after over ten months off.

14/1

9/1

Form: 150855 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Respectable fifth in both runs since returning from a break; may well raise her game back at York, where she's 1-1 over C&D after a win last October; Listed scorer on AW two starts later; possibilities off a workable mark.
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15th

21

(17)

16th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Kimngrace

8st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

First two wins over 6f but seen more regularly at 5f now; nearly a year since she won on turf, when impressing at York (good to soft) but her recent run in a fillies' handicap at York was better than it looks at first glance; running into form and can give a good account.

12/1

8th

6

(11)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Kimngrace

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Respectable fifth in both runs since returning from a break; may well raise her game back at York, where she's 1-1 over C&D after a win last October; Listed scorer on AW two starts later; possibilities off a workable mark.

9/1

5th

2

(1)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 3

20:00 Chepstow

Kimngrace

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Richard Hughes

Won handicaps in 2022, over 6f (good) and 5f (good to soft) but her mark took a battering following a Listed AW win on reappearance and she faded back in a handicap at Ascot 12 days ago; might come on for that run after a break but others higher up the list.

4/1

Form: 5-0511 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Seeks a hat-trick having won Class 5 events over 5f at Yarmouth (good to firm) and Doncaster (soft) the last twice; goes into deeper waters from 3lb out of weights upped in class but arrives in top form.
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4th

5

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:20 Yarmouth

Thunder Star

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have come over 5f on turf and was only beaten a head at Thirsk (5f, good) six days ago; 1lb well in and won't mind what the weather does; major player.

100/30

2nd

1

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Thunder Star

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jessica Macey

Has won five times on turf on a variety of ground; did best of her group when ninth of 17 at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) on her return but failed to beat a rival home at Yarmouth 55 days ago; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

16/1

10th
2 (13)
Lady Hamana

14/1

Form: 4-5510 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpieces in Sandown Listed event (5f, good to firm) in June, recording a first turf win; finished last in Group 3 there since but this is an easier assignment; handicap debut.
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10th

2

(13)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Lady Hamana

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K R Burke

Took well to first-time cheekpieces in Sandown Listed event (5f, good to firm) in June, recording a first turf win; finished last in Group 3 there since but this is an easier assignment; handicap debut.

14/1

10th

11

(1)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Lady Hamana

8st 11lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: K R Burke

Took well to first-time cheekpieces in the Scurry Stakes over C&D (good to firm; Listed) three weeks ago and that race has thrown up winners of this contest on occasions; however, needs to find extra on form.

12/1

1st

8

(3)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Lady Hamana

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Highly tried after winning a Wolverhampton novice (5f, AW) last summer, her best effort when fifth of 11 in the Group 3 Cornwallis at Newmarket (5f, good) in October; latest fifth of 13 at Chelmsford (6f, AW) was a fair effort, but she will need to improve a fair bit to win this; cheekpieces now given a go; stable also runs Yahsat.

20/1

11th
12 (4)
Vadamiah

33/1

Form: 431-59 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has done her winning at sharp Catterick; seen only twice this term and the latest effort was poor; had wind surgery since; goes into tougher territory upped to Class 2 level for first time.
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6th

8

(9)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Vadamiah

9st 4lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

pressed leaders against near rail

12/1

4th

2

29th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Vadamiah

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer; three wins at Catterick in 2022 but she hasn't added to them since; recorded an RPR of 79 on her seasonal return when rated 14lb higher; although she's gone backwards since, she had a wind op last month and wasn't seen to best effect at Catterick 19 days ago; not discounted dropping into a 0-60.

13/2

6th

8

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Vadamiah

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Paul Midgley

Three C&D wins to her name from six runs; the return here should help, back from wind surgery, and while Birkenhead looks her yard's best chance a revival wouldn't surprise off a career-low mark.

10/1

20/1

Form: 755219 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Opened her turf account at Ascot last month; however, that isn't particularly strong form for the track and she was always behind at Newbury last Saturday; goes back up further in grade and can be opposed.
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2

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Woolhampton

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Never a threat after a slow start in the corresponding race 12 months ago; as good as ever when winning at Sandown and Ascot (came from well back) in August/September and two subsequent defeats excusable (ground/Listed race); 3-8 on soft or worse but might be better suited by a stiffer finish.

16/1

8th

12

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Woolhampton

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Rod Millman

At least as good as ever this year, winning handicaps at Sandown (5f, soft) and over C&D (good to soft) in September; found things happening too quickly at Haydock last Saturday and she's in deeper today, but she does go really well at Ascot and the more rain that falls the better.

16/1

3

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Woolhampton

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Rod Millman

Likeable mare with eight wins to her name, including at Sandown (5f, soft) and Ascot (5f, good to soft) in the last four weeks; impossible to rule out but she's gone up 13lb in total for those successes and she'll need a career best to complete the hat-trick.

100/30

10/1

Form: -22161 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle when last seen eight weeks ago, taking her AW record to 2211; has weaker form figures (4686) on grass, albeit meeting some trouble on most recent attempt; may yet develop into an effective turf performer and can't be ruled out.
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8th

8

(11)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

15:11 Lingfield (AW)

Cruise

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ollie Sangster

edged right soon after start, raced wide, took keen hold, prominent

40/1

13th

11

(6)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Cruise

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ollie Sangster

Won at Newcastle when last seen eight weeks ago, taking her AW record to 2211; has weaker form figures (4686) on grass, albeit meeting some trouble on most recent attempt; may yet develop into an effective turf performer and can't be ruled out.

10/1

Form: 348-90

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Irish filly who appeared to run well in Curragh Group 3 a year ago but has failed to back up that form; something to prove back at 5f, having raced mainly over 6f; far from solid on handicap debut.
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8th

7

(2)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:20 Tipperary

Coralillo

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders towards far side

20/1

9th

7

(12)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:15 Naas

Coralillo

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Sole win came in Fairyhouse 2yo maiden; highly tried and hasn't lived up to a flattering rating; hung right when last in York handicap on Wednesday and blinkers now fitted.

25/1

14th

4

(9)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Coralillo

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

dwelt start and bumped start

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £166.30
Straight Forecast £210.19
Tricast £1189.61
Trifecta £1510.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Pinafore

The Times:

Pillow Talk

RP RATINGS:

Designer

SPOTLIGHT:

Marine Wave

Daily Mirror:

Cruise

The Star:

Star Of Lady M

LAMBOURN:

Kimngrace

POSTDATA:

Pinafore

NEWMARKET:

Pinafore

Telegraph:

Pinafore

THE NORTH:

Marine Wave

The Guardian:

Pillow Talk

The Sun:

Pillow Talk

Daily Record:

Pillow Talk

Daily Mail:

Designer

D Express:

Designer