May 25 / 14.35 Goodwood

14.35

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £10468
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-2 when seventh of ten on this month's Newmarket debut (5f, good), unable to recover after a tardy start; form of that race is working out well and the extra furlong should suit on breeding; shortlisted.
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7th

1

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Goodwood

Jakarta

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Oliver Cole

Won on good and soft ground as a 2yo; nearly added a Newmarket 1m handicap during a light second season and fast ground (for which she's been withdrawn before) was perhaps not ideal when down the field 13 days ago; better expected.

9/2

9th

7

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Jakarta

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Oliver Cole

Dual winning juvenile (maiden/nursery) who was off for 324 days before showing mixed form in three starts from September last year, just failing in Newmarket handicap (1m, good) but lesser shows either side of that; she missed two runs on account of the ground (good to firm) last month; tongue-tie now added; looks on a handy mark.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Faced a stiff task on debut when fourth of seven in a Salisbury conditions event (5f, soft; 9-2) this month; form of that race was franked by the first two in a Listed event at York last week and this well-bred filly should appreciate the extra furlong; high on list.
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3rd

8

(9)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Newmarket

Royal Equerry

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Regressed in her last two sprint races but pedigree suggests she may improve for this new trip; addition of hood is another possible help; not written off.

10/1

3

(6)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 4

18:10 Nottingham

Royal Equerry

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Beaten favourite the last twice and will need to settle better than she did here last time over 5f if she's to see out the 6f; retains potential, however.

3/1

4th

6

(5)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:00 Nottingham

Royal Equerry

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Took part in a warm race on 5f Salisbury debut (soft), showing signs of ability in fourth which she more than confirmed when making the winner pull out the stops at Goodwood (6f, good) in May; several of those out of the frame have won since; looks good for a bold show.

5/6

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Lope De Vega; 150,000gns foal, 250,000gns yearling; dam 5f-1m1f winner (including 2yo/Group 2; RPR 111) out of unraced sister to multiple 5f-6f winner Bateleur; appeals on breeding and stable has its share of 2yo winners first time out; market informative.
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1

(6)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

18:10 Yarmouth

Jewel Of London

10st 0lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Had some stiff tasks as 2yo but sights lowered when making all in 6f AW novice on second run for this yard; found wanting in 6f handicaps this year but could improve for the drop to 5f in a first-time tongue-tie.

13/2

6th

6

(6)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:55 Newmarket (July)

Jewel Of London

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Ended her 2yo campaign with a 6f AW novice success; down the field in two handicaps this term, latest back on turf; best watched unless the betting suggests a turnaround is expected.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal by Havana Grey; first foal; dam 7f AW 2yo winner (RPR 63), half-sister to winners Rebel At Dawn (useful 5f including 2yo/Bahrain) and Ermin Street (1m AW) out of 7f AW 2yo winning half-sister to Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Umneyati; would be a rare winning 2yo newcomer for the yard.
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9th

6

(9)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Havana Dance

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Jonathan Portman

Began her career with two good efforts but her progress has stalled and she's found it tough going in nurseries; down in class this time and the addition of a visor could give her a lift.

10/1

8th

10

(10)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Havana Dance

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Hasn't progressed, again finishing comfortably held on her first crack at this trip last time; doesn't make obvious appeal on her AW debut from a wide stall.

25/1

5th

2

(7)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

13:40 Epsom

Havana Dance

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Promise in her first two starts but two lesser efforts have followed, most recently when switched to nursery company at Windsor; hopes pinned on the step up in distance sparking a revival.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Kameko; £85,000 yearling; half-sister to winners Nymphadora (5f including 2yo/Listed; RPR 111), Zu Run (7f AW 2yo; 90) and Laith Alareen (5f; 88); dam placed 6f 2yo (70), half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 1 winner Hooray; apprentice-ridden on debut, but stable does have winning 2yo newcomers and her breeding makes her worth a market check.
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7th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Newmarket

Ghost Run

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Recorded a game success in similar event at the Doncaster St Leger meeting (6.5f, good) last time, taking record to 2-6; likely to remain competitive, despite 5lb rise.

7/2

1st

7

(12)

12th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Ghost Run

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

led narrowly on near side of group, headed and prominent after 2f, ridden and led again over 1f out, soon faced challenge, edged left inside final furlong, gamely

8/1

8th

18

(17)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 York

Ghost Run

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Made all in Newbury maiden (6f, good) last month on third run and her subsequent nursery debut fourth at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) can be upgraded as she fared best of the four in the near-side group; Miss Fascinator, who was second home from the near-side group, bolted up at Newmarket on Saturday; half-sister to yard's two-time York Listed winner Nymphadora; interesting.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal by Circus Maximus; half-sister to winners Limerick Bound (French 9.5f AW; RPR 79), A La Francaise (1m3f; 73) and Aletoile (1m2f; 62); dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (103), is granddaughter of dual Champion Stakes winner Alborada; stable not a noted source of 2yo winners first time out and she looks one for further in due course.
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3rd

3

(1)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Alerta Maxima

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Both starts over 6f at Goodwood last year, stepping up from her debut in May when successful there the following month (race has produced winners); year absence since then is a concern, but she is a half-sister to an AW winner and she should appreciate the longer trip on breeding; respected, especially if market positive.

9/2

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Kingman; half-sister to Qatari 1m winner Lil' Frank (RPR 100); dam 6f-7f winner (including AW/Listed; 99), half-sister to winners Redolent (1m Listed), Illaunglass (Group-placed 6f 2yo) and Hightime Heroine (6f, dam of smart 5f/6f winner Son Of Rest); something to like on breeding, but stable has few 2yos go in first time.
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12th

1

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Celandine

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ed Walker

0-7 since winning the 2024 Lowther over C&D (good to firm) but her third to Sayidah Dariyan in this race last year is her peak RPR; hasn't fired in two outings this year (including fifth to Flora Of Bermuda at Newmarket) but this C&D does seem to bring out the best in her.

14/1

8th

7

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Celandine

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

0-6 since winning the Group 2 Lowther (6f, good to firm) as a 2yo, although she had an excuse (awkward leaving stalls, never a threat) in 6f Listed event at Newmarket (13-2) on reappearance; below par on two previous attempts at 5f, but not ruled out if on a going day for in-form yard.

11/2

5th

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Celandine

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Disappointing in similar event over C&D when last seen and is 0-5 since winning the Lowther as a 2yo; however, this seasonal debut may be the time to catch her; good third to Sayidah Dariyan in Group 3 at York (6f) on 2025 reappearance.

9/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Too Darn Hot; half-sister to winners Tiber Flow (6f/7f including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 117) and Godwinson (1m1f; 97); dam 7f-1m winner (including 2yo/Group 3; 110), half-sister to 1m2f/1m4f Group 1 winner Poet's Word; attractive pedigree, but stable's record with 2yos first time suggests she may be better for the run.
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3rd

4

(4)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

13:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Raveena

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Placed in both starts since switched to the AW in November, though her latest third of five in a Chelmsford novice (5f) was a bit disappointing given she was sent off 8-11; return to 6f may help.

5/2

9

(9)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Newbury

Raveena

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Well bred; 11-1 and prominent long way when eighth of 12 in maiden at Goodwood in May 2024; not seen again until fourth of five in maiden at Ffos Las (again 6f on good) three weeks ago, challenging 2f out but ending up nearly 2l behind third-placed Wild Clary; needs marked improvement but she's shaped both times as if better than the bare result.

5/1

4th

5

(1)

16th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Ffos Las

Raveena

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Well bred; 11-1 and prominent long way when eighth of 12 in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good) in May 2024, showing plenty of promise but she's been off since; others have accomplished a good deal more but she needs a second look.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Havana Grey; 70,000gns foal, 150,000gns yearling; first foal; dam 7f AW winner (RPR 68), closely related to smart Hong Kong 6f-1m winner Rewarding Hero, half-sister to Group-placed 7f-8.5f winner Dance And Dance out of useful 5f 2yo winner Caldy Dancer; stable has plenty of winning 2yo newcomers and market support should be heeded.
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9th

2

(5)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Haydock

Countess Ciara

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Archie Watson

Won at Nottingham (6f, good to soft) in June on second start and placed in two of her three nurseries, most recently third at Wolverhampton (7f, AW); might not be far away.

7/1

3rd

1

(3)

20th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Countess Ciara

9st 10lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

150,000gns yearling; off the mark in a Nottingham maiden (6f, good to soft) in June and second of ten on nursery debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) next time, but held in a stronger event at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago; dam won over C&D so worth a second look.

11/2

7th

9

(11)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Countess Ciara

8st 10lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

150,000gns yearling; narrow winner of a Nottingham maiden (6f, good to soft) and better again to beat all bar one of her rivals on nursery debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm); thereabouts.

9/1

17/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal by Mehmas; half-sister to Australian 5.5f-6.5f winner Highest Standard; dam Australian 5.5f-7.5f maiden, half-sister to Australian 5.5f winner Major Conquest; apprentice-ridden on debut, but stable has a fine record with 2yos first time out so she's well worth monitoring in the market.
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6

(5)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Kokabah

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Promising third at Nottingham in August (6f, good to firm); failed to build on it at Ffos Las a fortnight later but the heavy ground may have been a contributory factor; betting useful on nursery debut.

5/1

4th

5

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Ffos Las

Kokabah

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Displayed improvement on her third start, keeping on well for third at Nottingham (6f, good to firm) this month; untested on ground slower than good but, if she handles today's conditions, she's a major player.

6/4

3rd

8

(2)

13th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

15:00 Nottingham

Kokabah

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Made low-key debut in May (6f) but wasn't beaten far when ninth at Sandown (5f, good) last month, having been denied a clear run; remains unexposed and enters calculation.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal by Invincible Spirit; 100,000euros yearling; sister to winners Firebird Song (1m-8.6f including 2yo/German Listed; RPR 102) and Summer's Day (6f 2yo; 73), half-sister to winners Spring Dawn (7f; 90) and Basilicata (6f-1m4f including 2yo; 89); dam 1m3f winner (75); stable has a fine record with 2yos first time out and took this with the subsequent Group 3 winner Flotus three years ago.
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7

(4)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:45 Windsor

Nightbird

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Exposed filly who was found a weak, small-field Wolverhampton handicap in April and has otherwise looked to have little in hand this season; vulnerable to improvers once more.

10/1

4th

4

(7)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Nightbird

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won narrowly from three rivals at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) in April and only just beaten in one go over C&D, but needs to bounce back from a modest effort at Nottingham (5f, good) this month (behind Galaxy Zoo).

9/2

7th

6

(2)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

16:00 Nottingham

Nightbird

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Not an instant success in handicaps but the return to 5f helped when putting up a game show to win with nothing to spare on AW in April; a subsequent Yarmouth third suggests more will be needed in this higher grade.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal by Blue Point; 32,000gns yearling; half-sister to 5f 2yo winner Irish Nectar (RPR 90); dam Listed-placed 5f/6f 2yo winner (100), half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Paperchain, out of 1m Listed-winning sister to champion 2yo/2,000 Guineas second Grand Lodge; stable capable of getting them ready first time so market support would be interesting.
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5th

3

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Chepstow

Penelope Valentine

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Four-time AW winner who ran her best race on turf when second of seven, beaten a neck, at Nottingham (8.3f, good) in May; failed to back it up at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm; cheekpieces rather than visor) four weeks ago; this trip should be more suitable.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Penelope Valentine

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Her four wins have all been achieved over shorter trips and on AW, but she ran comfortably her best race on turf when second at Nottingham (8.3f, good) 18 days ago; has to prove her stamina and cheekpieces replace the visor today.

5/2

2nd

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Penelope Valentine

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won two AW handicaps (7f/8.6f) over the winter; the handicapper may have caught up now and she still has to prove she can be as effective on turf.

7/1

Non-runners

Stage Effect

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £10.18
Trifecta £37.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Jewel Of London

The Guardian:

Nightbird

Telegraph:

Jakarta

Daily Mirror:

Celandine

NEWMARKET:

Kokabah

Daily Record:

Ghost Run

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Equerry

The Star:

Nightbird

The Times:

Jewel Of London

D Express:

Jewel Of London

The Sun:

Jewel Of London

Daily Mail:

Jakarta