January 01 / 16.15 Newcastle (AW)

16.15

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £24300
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface:

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 43771- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Up just 2lb for half-length win at Wolverhampton (6f) four weeks ago; now 4-11 on AW and can remain competitive provided she's as effective back up in trip; mixed record (1547) over 7f.
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3rd

6

(8)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Shades Of Summer

9st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

pressed leaders against near rail, went second over 1f out, lost second and no extra inside final furlong

4/1

1st

5

(7)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Shades Of Summer

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won three times at Chelmsford when trained by James Tate; the return to AW has prompted further progress for her new stable and having seen off Aramis Grey at Wolverhampton she ran on well to score at Newcastle on New Year's Day; latest 3lb rise unlikely to prove beyond her.

4/1

1st

6

(5)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Shades Of Summer

8st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Up just 2lb for half-length win at Wolverhampton (6f) four weeks ago; now 4-11 on AW and can remain competitive provided she's as effective back up in trip; mixed record (1547) over 7f.

6/1

7/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: /1481- C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Recorded a comfortable success in similar event at Wolverhampton (7f) last month when 9lb lower and rider took off a further 7lb; this seems a harder task but she's now 2-2 on AW and open to further progress.
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5

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Nine Tenths

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

Won Windsor novice (6f, good to firm) last May and spell of improved form on AW culminated in 7f Listed win at Wolverhampton this March; she may have needed last month's return to action at York and it's too soon to label her an AW specialist, but she has to leave that latest effort well behind.

14/1

13th

1

(17)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Nine Tenths

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Improved form at 7f on AW over the winter once tongue-tie was fitted, until running flat in March; no strong evidence she needs artificial surfaces to show her best, having looked promising when winning a 6f novice at Windsor in May 2023; back from a break but she's still of interest.

12/1

6th

1

(4)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nine Tenths

9st 12lb

J: Jack Enright

T: William Haggas

Three wins and two seconds from her five AW starts, most recently a smooth Listed success at Wolverhampton (7f); wasn't as well positioned as Shades Of Summer when second to that rival here on New Year's Day and she's weighted to turn the tables; this is a high-profile ride for 7lb claimer Jack Enright but he's won on her already and she has plenty in her favour.

9/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 19261- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Successful in similar event at Southwell (1m) last month, taking record to 4-10; the runner-up has advertised that form since; largely progressive and is effective at 7f; respected up just 2lb.
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12th

7

(4)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:50 Doncaster

Wild Side

9st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Had an excuse for heavy defeat on AW finals day last time (found to be coughing); completed a turf hat-trick in May/June 2023 but current mark presents a tougher task.

14/1

9th

4

(9)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Wild Side

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Boughey

Progressive on turf last summer and she's improved again on AW this winter, winning at Southwell (1m) in December before a C&D third behind Shades Of Summer and Nine Tenths on New Year's Day; better off at the weights with both those fillies here; should make a bold bid.

13/2

3rd

4

(8)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wild Side

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Successful in similar event at Southwell (1m) last month, taking record to 4-10; the runner-up has advertised that form since; largely progressive and is effective at 7f; respected up just 2lb.

7/2

Form: 43377-

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Successful over 1m/1m2f on turf/AW in France; finished last of seven in 7f handicap at Lingfield on British debut; opposed off only 1lb lower kept to similar scenario.
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4th

2

(4)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Mqse De Maintenon

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Successful over 1m/1m2f on turf/AW in France; finished last of seven in 7f handicap at Lingfield on British debut; opposed off only 1lb lower kept to similar scenario.

16/1

7th

3

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

13:10 Lingfield (AW)

Mqse De Maintenon

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Her two wins in France (from 13 starts) for Fabrice Vermeulen came over 1m (turf) and 1m2f (AW); new connections went to 185,000eruros to acquire her in July but her opening British mark isn't obviously generous and she might be best watched over this shorter trip.

10/1

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: /9624-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
In-form filly who made the frame at Kempton (close second over 1m) and Lingfield (staying-on fourth over 1m2f) the last twice; however, doesn't appear to be crying out for this drop to 7f.
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15th

11

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Julia Augusta

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Third at Epsom on return was a lot better than either of her subsequent efforts and she's only ever won two novice events, the latest in June 2022; some stiff tasks, admittedly, but others have more pressing claims.

33/1

7th

7

(9)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Julia Augusta

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Capable of useful form; didn't fare badly in Royal Ascot handicap most recently considering two things were against her (partially shod, poorly drawn); however, chance of ending a three-year losing spell depends on whether the first-time tongue-tie works a treat.

12/1

10th

5

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Julia Augusta

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Largely found it tough at Listed/Group level on joining David O'Meara last summer but made a promising return to action with her sights lowered when keeping on for third in 8.5f Epsom handicap (good to soft) on Oaks day; should be competitive from an unchanged mark.

16/1

Form: 70725- D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Triple 7f AW winner for previous yard; outstayed over 8.5f at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day when making debut for new stable; on a handy mark and has possibilities returned to her optimum distance.
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9th

7

(1)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Jilly Cooper

8st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: James Owen

Four wins for the Johnstons, including C&D, and she ran well over 1m here on her final start for that yard in November; down the field in two runs for Philip Makin this winter; sold for 12,000gns last month; latest new yard quick to try headgear.

12/1

6th

5

(3)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Jilly Cooper

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Phillip Makin

Triple 7f AW winner for previous yard; outstayed over 8.5f at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day when making debut for new stable; on a handy mark and has possibilities returned to her optimum distance.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jilly Cooper

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Phillip Makin

The winner of four races when trained by the Johnstons, two here over 7f; close second at Lingfield last month (1m) after which she changed hands for 16,000gns; stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust but it's a move that looks well worth exploring.

10/1

16/1

Form: 61534- D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ran well in the Southwell contest won by Wild Side but raced too freely in the Wolverhampton event won by Nine Tenths; not sure to what to expect in first-time cheekpieces (replacing usual hood).
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6th

2

(8)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Finery

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Returned from a break with creditable third of seven over 1m here last month but she's been below par twice since, latterly at Newcastle only five days ago; others arrive with more pressing claims.

7/1

7th

8

(2)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Finery

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Ran well in the Southwell contest won by Wild Side but raced too freely in the Wolverhampton event won by Nine Tenths; not sure to what to expect in first-time cheekpieces (replacing usual hood).

16/1

4th

4

(5)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Finery

8st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

led

4/1

Form: 04018- D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
In decent form at Kempton the last twice, winning over 7f then not beaten far over 6f; however, faces a stiffer task at this level (back up two grades) and is an exposed mare.
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1st

1

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:59 Bath

Miss Bella Brand

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Capable off this sort of mark and although this is a Class 5 in name, it's effectively a Class 6; solid effort in a better race over C&D last week; leading claims with Rossa Ryan booked.

9/4

4th

9

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:25 Bath

Miss Bella Brand

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Best effort this year when third at Nottingham (6f) in May; 2-2 under Benoit De La Sayette when the ground is soft, the wins gained off higher marks in spring 2023; interesting on a similar surface.

16/1

7th

3

(6)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

Miss Bella Brand

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

The winner of eight of her 48 starts; promising return from 112 days off at Chelmsford 18 days ago; should run her race but perhaps vulnerable to younger rivals.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.20
Straight Forecast £17.58
Tricast £60.44
Trifecta £78.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Nine Tenths

POSTDATA:

Shades Of Summer

SPOTLIGHT:

Jilly Cooper

Telegraph:

Wild Side

The Star:

Julia Augusta

The Times:

Nine Tenths

Daily Mail:

Nine Tenths

Daily Mirror:

Nine Tenths

The Sun:

Nine Tenths

Daily Record:

Nine Tenths

The Guardian:

Shades Of Summer

D Express:

Shades Of Summer

TOPSPEED:

Jilly Cooper