May 25 / 15.20 York

15.20

Good To Soft

William Hill Bronte Cup Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £56710
  • 1m 5f 188y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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William Hill Bronte Cup Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: /5210-

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Goes well on testing ground and it was soft to heavy when she drew 4l clear in the final 2f of a 1m4f Group 3 at Cork last August; no show at 20-1 in Ascot Group 1 (11.6f, soft) when next seen two months later; may need more rain but the new trip is interesting on this reappearance.
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1st

9

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Bath

Term Of Endearment

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Three-time Group winner (1m4f-1m6f) for Henry de Bromhead when trained in Ireland; 0-4 for new stable this year but was very near to peak form when close second in York Group 3 (1m6f, good) in May, and her Group 2 fourth at Glorious Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) was respectable.

7/4

4th

7

(1)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Term Of Endearment

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Three-time Group winner for Henry de Bromhead, including of this race last year; went close at York in May on second run for new yard, ahead of two of today's opponents, but last of four when 5-6 for a 2m Sandown Listed race (set steady pace, possible non-stayer) four weeks ago; seemingly no ground worries; likely to bounce back with a big run.

3/1

7

(1)

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

16:45 Sandown

Term Of Endearment

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: William Haggas

Three-time Group winner for Henry de Bromhead; went close at York (1m6f) last time when bidding for a second success in the Bronte Cup; could still have extra to offer for new yard; interesting in receipt of the sex allowance, assuming she stays (second crack at 2m).

3/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: /1118- D BF

Last run: 254 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Progressive last year for Michael O'Callaghan, winning four in a row (including a Flat hat-trick) before tailed-off co-favourite in the Group 2 Park Hill (soft) in September on first start for new connections; stays 1m6f but needs to resume improvement; plenty to prove on softer than good.
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2nd

3

(7)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Night Sparkle

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

In career-best form when at 1m6f-2m this season for three seconds and a fourth; the last two of those races were Group 2s at Goodwood (1m6f second against her own sex; ahead of Grateful) and York (2m fourth against the males) and she should be bang there once again.

7/2

4th

8

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 1

14:25 York

Night Sparkle

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Career-best form to be runner-up at York (1m6f Group 3, good to soft), Sandown (2m Listed, good) and Goodwood (1m6f Group 2, good to firm) in three of her four races this term; those two Group races were against her own sex and she faces a significantly stiffer task today.

10/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: /1224- CD

Last run: 274 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won this race (good to firm) by a short head on last year's reappearance; second in 1m6f Group 2s at Longchamp (good to soft) and Goodwood (heavy, not her best form) before an excellent fourth of seven against some of the best staying males in Group 2 here in August when upped to 2m; a leading candidate again.
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3rd

7

(1)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

River Of Stars

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won by a nose when dropped to Listed grade at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm; evens) on latest outing; has otherwise spent the last two years at 1m6f-2m, including a Group 3 win last May before two Group 2 seconds, including with a remote view of Sumo Sam in this race; place contender again.

12/1

1st

7

(8)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:00 Pontefract

River Of Stars

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Ralph Beckett

Campaigned at 1m6f-2m since August 2022; respectable third at York on seasonal debut when bidding for a second success in the Bronte Cup (Group 3); has Group 2 form too; leading player provided she's as effective back down in distance.

11/10

3rd

6

(6)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

River Of Stars

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, took keen hold early, pushed along and outpaced 4f out, ridden 2f out, went third and stayed on from over 1f out

9/4

Form: 32-653

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Has not come close to her best this term in two runs at Meydan or even when a close third in Listed race at Cork; had a stack of Group-race form previously which gives her leading claims but most of that was at 1m2f and, despite an excellent second in German Group 1 over 1m4f last September, this new trip is a concern.
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6th

9

(2)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:30 Fairyhouse

Trevaunance

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, led narrowly or disputed lead

4/1

2nd

7

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

19:08 Cork

Trevaunance

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beat the classy Mqse De Sevigne in Group 3 and Group 2 races over 1m2f in France as a 3yo; didn't win last year but showed smart form in Group 1 events; not as good this term and was 1l behind Thunder Roll over C&D in April.

9/2

4th

10

(3)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Trevaunance

9st 2lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

held up in midfield, stayed on final furlong, went fourth inside final 110yds

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won her only bumper and reached a high standard over hurdles, notably in spring 2022 and January/April 2023; not quite at her best last jumps season, though won a 3m mares' Grade 2; fascinating debutante under Flat rules and she's half-sister to the useful 2m York winner Arcadian Sunrise.
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2nd

6

(6)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Maries Rock

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Nicky Henderson

awkward start, in touch with leaders, headway and prominent over 3f out, led over 2f out, faced challenge over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, just held

6/1

5th

4

(4)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Maries Rock

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Nicky Henderson

dwelt start, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong

12/1

5th

4

(4)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Maries Rock

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Nicky Henderson

dwelt start, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong

12/1

Form: 6333-6

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Sole win (nine races) was debut but her minor honours include three thirds in Listed races, including over 1m2f on final two starts last season; acts on soft but soundly beaten on heavy going on reappearance seven weeks ago; having raced freely on both appearances at about 1m4f, she has plenty to prove at this new trip and needs major overall improvement.
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10th

5

(11)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:00 Pontefract

Ermesinde

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Placed three times in Listed grade; outstayed in 1m6f Group 3 at York (behind River Of Stars) most recently, though wasn't disgraced on the figures; each-way possibilities back down in trip/class.

11/2

6th

1

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Ermesinde

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

6th

1

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Ermesinde

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 814-51

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won three of her six races, the wins all on softer than good; best form when taking Listed race at Goodwood (1m4f, soft) three weeks ago and it looks as if this new trip will be within range; on the shortlist.
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5th

7

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Gather Ye Rosebuds

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Jack Channon

prominent

16/1

8th

1

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Gather Ye Rosebuds

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Jack Channon

Best form was a Listed win at Goodwood (1m4f, soft) in May, but disappointing in 1m6f Group 3 at York three weeks later; all starts on softer than good, except when last of eight in the Musidora at York (good) in May 2023; worth another go at 1m6f and a hood is enlisted, but may need rain.

12/1

7th

2

(5)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Gather Ye Rosebuds

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

9/2

Form: 1242-4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to the yard's high-flyer Pyledriver; won debut at Ascot (1m2f, soft) last May and in the frame on all four subsequent starts, including two 1m4f handicaps on soft; while new trip is plausible and she may be able to resume improvement, this company looks too demanding.
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22th

17

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Shagpyle

8st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Won at Ffos Las (2m) in June and ran creditably next time; major backward steps since at Southwell (AW debut) and particularly in the Cesarewitch Trial over C&D three weeks ago, after which she's hard to support.

66/1

11th

3

(10)

21st Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Shagpyle

8st 11lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on outer, prominent after 8f

14/1

8th

2

(10)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:12 Southwell (AW)

Shagpyle

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Unexposed 4yo who scored at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) in June and wasn't beaten far in a deeper race at Newbury (16.5f, good to firm) last month; unraced on AW, but his sire is 11-57 (19%) here in last five seasons so a good chance he will handle the track.

15/2

Form: 84534-

Last run: 232 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden and useful form all five starts afterwards, notably when third in the Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (1m6f, soft) last September; hooded on last four outings; needs to build on that peak form but is not dismissed.
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9th

4

(7)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Lmay

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, raced in second

4/1

8th

5

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Lmay

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened quickly

9/4

2nd

13

(16)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

19:15 Ascot

Lmay

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Lightly raced 4yo whose career highlight was her third in a fillies' Group 2 at Doncaster (1m6f, soft) last September; won her maiden on fast ground; she may have needed last month's comeback run in Group 3 at York but she was well beaten and it's hard to be confident on the back of that; handicap debut.

20/1

Form: 0/211-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt, in a Pontefract maiden (1m4f, good to soft) last October; much better form when following up by a head in 14-runner Listed race at Lingfield (1m5f, AW) in November; this demands a fair bit better still but 1m6f is well worth a go and, after just four races, she could easily be open to further progress.
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13th

7

(14)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Safety Catch

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

taken down early

16/1

10th

7

(7)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Safety Catch

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

took keen hold early, towards rear, weakened over 2f out

7/1

10th

7

(7)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Safety Catch

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

took keen hold early, towards rear, weakened over 2f out

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £67.70
Straight Forecast £63.67
Tricast £161.84
Trifecta £207.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

River Of Stars

RP RATINGS:

Trevaunance

The Times:

Term Of Endearment

NEWMARKET:

Lmay

Telegraph:

Gather Ye Rosebuds

D Express:

Term Of Endearment

TOPSPEED:

River Of Stars

The Guardian:

River Of Stars

Daily Mail:

River Of Stars

The Sun:

River Of Stars

POSTDATA:

Trevaunance

Daily Mirror:

Trevaunance

The Star:

Trevaunance

Daily Record:

Trevaunance