July 12 / 15.35 Newmarket (July)

15.35

Good To Soft

Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £155952.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 7 runners
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Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 312-21 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Appears to handle any ground; very solid performer whose form figures read 111231221; close second in the 1,000 Guineas on seasonal debut, then went one better in the Coronation Stakes to register a second Royal Ascot win; leading player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(8)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Porta Fortuna

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Group 1 winner over 6f at two; the best filly at a mile in Europe last year, winning three Group 1 races over the trip, Coronation, Falmouth and Matron Stakes; forgiven a below-par effort in the Breeders' Cup Mile when last seen; yard hasn't hit top form yet this year but she is the one to beat if close to her best on return.

15/8

1st

1

(8)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Porta Fortuna

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Group 1 winner over 6f at two; the best filly at a mile in Europe last year, winning three Group 1 races over the trip, Coronation, Falmouth and Matron Stakes; forgiven a below-par effort in the Breeders' Cup Mile when last seen; yard hasn't hit top form yet this year but she is the one to beat if close to her best on return.

15/8

1st

6

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Porta Fortuna

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent under 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, ridden clear final 110yds

11/8

14/1

Form: 26-311

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Twice behind Porta Fortuna in major 6f races last term; suited by the step back up to 7f last month, winning Listed events at Musselburgh (good) and Carlisle (good to firm); worth a crack at this new trip and could go well in current form.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

(14)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Jabaara

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

One win from seven starts in 2025, making rather heavy weather of a Listed Musselburgh race (7f, good; odds-on) in June; looks up against it pitting her wits against 6f specialists on rare run at this trip; cheekpieces on.

14/1

6th

9

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Jabaara

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

First past the post in the Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood last July (7f, good to firm; demoted due to interference); not quite at her best when fifth in that same race last time but she raced freely; has shown promise on good to soft ground; possible player if settling better than last time.

10/1

5th

6

(4)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Jabaara

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

A bit disappointing when favourite at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time, even allowing for her wide draw; however, she was in top form previously, going close in a Group 3 at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) then winning a Listed race at Musselburgh (7f, good), and she was first past the post in this last year (demoted due to interference); major player if bouncing back to her best.

5/1

Form: 205-35 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Looks suited by good ground; beaten favourite this term in both outings for new yard, latest at Royal Ascot when bidding for a second success in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes; return to peak form would put her in the picture.
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6th

4

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Rogue Millennium

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders

13/2

3rd

2

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Rogue Millennium

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced centre alone, prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, lost second 1f out, kept on

9/1

3rd
5 (7)
A Lilac Rolla

9/2

Form: 11-12

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Acts on heavy; has twice finished in front of talented Opera Singer, latest in the Irish 1,000 Guineas when losing her unbeaten record but running well to finish second; has progressive form and may not have reached her ceiling yet.
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3rd

5

(7)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

A Lilac Rolla

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

raced far side, prominent

9/2

2nd

1

(6)

26th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

A Lilac Rolla

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

prominent

8/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

A Lilac Rolla

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

prominent, headway when ridden over 1f out, went second and kept on final 110yds, no match for winner

8/1

14/1

Form: 518-32

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft and good to firm; has performed well in a couple of 7f Group 3 races for new stable this season, while shaping as if she'll be suited by this return to 1m; upped in class but arrives in career-best form; interesting contender.
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6

(7)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

13:00 Epsom

Sirona

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: David Menuisier

Versatile tactically; took her form to a new level in 2024, which included a Listed win at Newmarket (1m, heavy) in September and some solid runs in Group races to start the season; close fourth from the front at Goodwood on reappearance five weeks ago and has each-way claims.

5/1

1

(7)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Sirona

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Took her form to a new level last season, which included a Listed win at Newmarket in September and a second in a Group 3 in France the following month (both at 1m on heavy); has to concede weight all round on her return but she has the best form in this line-up and is fairly versatile ground-wise; big player.

11/4

4th

1

(7)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Sirona

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Menuisier

Took her form to a new level last season, which included a Listed win at Newmarket in September and a second in a Group 3 in France the following month (both at 1m on heavy); has to concede weight all round on her return but she has the best form in this line-up and is fairly versatile ground-wise; big player.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 0-5404

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
7f Group 3 success on soft ground last term for Richard Hannon; best 1m effort when fourth at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently but she has 4l to find with Running Lion on that bare form.
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4th

8

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Magical Sunset

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

raced in second, outpaced and lost second 2f out, kept on but lost third towards finish

15/2

9th

1

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Magical Sunset

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian Murray

towards rear throughout, no extra towards far side from under 2f out

66/1

Form: 38-281 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft and good to firm; disappointing on Derby day but rebounded in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot where she produced a career-best performance having dictated the pace; now 4-4 over a bare 1m and commands respect.
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1st

6

(11)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Running Lion

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Mercurial mare who is smart on her day; won 1m Group 2 at Royal Ascot and finished a close second in the Group 1 Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) last year; the effect of the cheekpieces that prompted an improved fourth when bidding to retain her Ascot crown has worn off the last twice, though, including when a surprise market mover but beaten 24l in the Group 1 Nassau (1m2f, heavy) last time; wins nothing on that form, and the widest stall is not helpful, but she'd be a big threat if first-time blinkers fire her up.

11/4

5th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Running Lion

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won the Group 2 Duke of Cambridge at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and went close in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft); respectable fourth back at Royal Ascot last month but she hasn't been at her very best this season and looks vulnerable today; can lead.

25/1

4

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Running Lion

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) when bidding for a second win in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes but finished behind two of today's rivals and there seems no obvious reason why she should reverse the placings; ran as if something was amiss in this contest last year.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £19.59

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Porta Fortuna

SPOTLIGHT:

Running Lion

The Guardian:

A Lilac Rolla

D Express:

Rogue Millennium

Daily Record:

A Lilac Rolla

TOPSPEED:

Porta Fortuna

The Times:

Porta Fortuna

Telegraph:

Porta Fortuna

Daily Mail:

Porta Fortuna

The Sun:

Porta Fortuna

POSTDATA:

Running Lion

NEWMARKET:

Running Lion

Daily Mirror:

Running Lion

The Star:

Running Lion