March 29 / 15.00 Newcastle (AW)

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BetMGM Fillies’ And Mares’ Championships Handicap

  • Prize money: £77310
  • 0m 7f 14y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM Fillies’ And Mares’ Championships Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.10
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 112-15 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Free-going filly who was never off the bridle when landing a small-field handicap at Kempton in January; favourite to beat a couple of these at Lingfield four weeks ago but dropped away in the final half furlong to finish fifth; the addition of a hood looks a good move but Rossa Ryan, on board for her last three starts, takes the ride on Wild Side today.
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11th

3

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Cloud Cover

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Soundly beaten on both turf starts but those were very early in her career in 2023; this 5yo has a progressive profile and made it three wins from her last four starts when comfortably landing a Listed contest at Chelmsford (7f, AW) on July 1; in the mix if the return to turf isn't an issue.

9/1

3

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Cloud Cover

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

1-2 here, finishing a close second in the 2024 running on return from break; in fine form in midwinter, winning a Deauville Listed race then a Newcastle handicap in great style, and can be forgiven a lesser effort there since on first run since wind surgery; regular hood left off; respected.

5/1

10th

1

(8)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Cloud Cover

9st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Useful mare whose record of 7-15 on AW includes wins in this race 12 months ago and Listed/handicap events at Deauville/Newcastle this winter; had wind surgery since last run; respected.

Evs

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 8-1115 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Her winning spree on the AW ground to a halt when only fifth of seven in a 6f handicap at Southwell 19 days ago; raced a bit wide there but without looking an unlucky loser; hopes pinned on this extra furlong sparking further progress.
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6th

4

(5)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Just A Spark

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Multiple AW winner; out of sorts this winter, however, and the addition of blinkers needs to turn things around.

20/1

8th

3

(8)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Just A Spark

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Won three times over 6f in early 2024 and was placed in a valuable race on sole attempt at 7f but is yet to strike form since returning from a break in December and needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

2

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Just A Spark

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Rod Millman

raced in third, lost position then weakened inside final furlong

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 771-11 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
3-3 on AW for her new yard, better positioned than the reopposing Nine Tenths over C&D on New Year's Day; produced a taking display in a trial for this race at Lingfield four weeks ago, finding plenty for pressure and having a couple of these in behind; another 6lb higher but she may not have reached her ceiling just yet.
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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

10/1

Form: 212211 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Quiet start for this yard but she's found her stride this year, winning three times at Newcastle (once at 6f, twice over today's trip); only 1lb higher than for the latest victory but she's taking on a different calibre of opponent now.
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3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Sibyl Charm

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Three-time AW winner; only 1-17 on turf but gained the success off current mark at Ayr (6f, good) in August; good chance provided she returns to that form.

10/1

Form: -85417 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Habitual slow-starter; came from well back to win a 1m handicap at Kempton last month but a similarly patient ride didn't pay dividends last time; looks up against it from 5lb out of the weights.
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6th

7

(2)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Smiling Sunflower

8st 12lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Often starts slowly; came from well back to win at Kempton (1m) in February; stiffer tasks since, 5lb out of the weights at Newcastle on Good Friday; has weakened on both her previous attempts at 1m2f.

20/1

6th

7

(2)

6th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Smiling Sunflower

8st 12lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Often starts slowly; came from well back to win at Kempton (1m) in February; stiffer tasks since, 5lb out of the weights at Newcastle on Good Friday; has weakened on both her previous attempts at 1m2f.

20/1

5th

9

(1)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Smiling Sunflower

8st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Michael Appleby

Habitual slow-starter; came from well back to win a 1m handicap at Kempton last month but a similarly patient ride didn't pay dividends last time; looks up against it from 5lb out of the weights.

33/1

Form: 81-221 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 23-143 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner at Dundalk, most recently a 7f handicap in January off 4lb lower; respectable efforts twice since but she'll do well to better last year's third in this race.
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7th

2

(3)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Hodds Girl

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Prolific winner at Dundalk, most recently a 7f handicap in January off 4lb lower; respectable efforts twice since but she'll do well to better last year's third in this race.

14/1

3rd

6

(3)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hodds Girl

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner here including in January when gaining reward for a string of solid runs with a comfortable win over 7f; rarely competes over this trip and may struggle to reverse recent C&D form with Freescape.

7/1

4th

2

(6)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Hodds Girl

10st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

dwelt start, towards rear, headway under 2f out, pressed leaders 1f out, no extra when bit short of room inside final 110yds

100/30

13/2

Form: 3232-2 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Finished second in the corresponding (non-handicap) race 12 months ago and she's been as good as ever in defeat this winter, running into Shades Of Summer on her last two starts; no obvious reason why she wouldn't be involved once again.
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3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

3rd

1

(10)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Aramis Grey

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Her losing run stands at 26 but that doesn't do her justice as she's an admirable mare who has run numerous good races since that latest success; good third against male opposition at Newcastle four weeks ago; should get a good pace to aim at and more prize money would seem likely.

6/1

13/2

Form: 9261-3 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £85.20
Straight Forecast £86.45
Tricast £337.72
Trifecta £448.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Nine Tenths

SPOTLIGHT:

Shades Of Summer

Daily Mail:

Sibyl Charm

POSTDATA:

Cloud Cover

TOPSPEED:

Just A Spark

NEWMARKET:

Nine Tenths

The Times:

Nine Tenths

The Guardian:

Nine Tenths

The Sun:

Nine Tenths

The Star:

Nine Tenths

Daily Record:

Nine Tenths

Daily Mirror:

Sibyl Charm

Telegraph:

Shades Of Summer

D Express:

Shades Of Summer