July 13 / 14.12 Newmarket (July)

14.12

Good To Soft

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0-1329 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo who started 2024 with a 7f win at the Curragh (soft) and went down only narrowly in a 1m Listed race at Navan (good) in June; subsequent ninth of 30 in the Sandringham (1m) at Royal Ascot on final start for Johnny Murtagh suggests handicapping limitations now and she'll need to improve for the return to 7f on debut for new yard.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(4)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Asian Daze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Progressive 3yo who started 2024 with a 7f win at the Curragh (soft) and went down only narrowly in a 1m Listed race at Navan (good) in June; subsequent ninth of 30 in the Sandringham (1m) at Royal Ascot on final start for Johnny Murtagh suggests handicapping limitations now and she'll need to improve for the return to 7f on debut for new yard.

12/1

9th

5

(25)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Asian Daze

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Dual 2yo winner but an improved filly this year who ran well in pushing Everlasting all the way in a 1m good-ground Listed race at Navan; it's unlikely that a repeat of that form will suffice in a strong Sandringham but there's progress in her profile and Australian connections snapped her up for £200,000 at the Goffs London Sale on Monday.

25/1

2nd

5

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:30 Navan

Asian Daze

8st 12lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

Improving sort won a Gowran maiden and Curragh nursery last year, both over 7f; won again at latter track on return and was unlucky there last time over this trip; a big player.

100/30

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 321-31 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Held up to get the new 7f trip when third of ten on comeback in AW handicap and she won comfortably over C&D (good to firm) 15 days ago; hard to know how well treated her rivals were and she's up 7lb but she could have plenty left for this yard; wore this headgear combination for 2yo win.
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17th

10

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Lou Lous Gift

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Headstrong 4yo who was allowed to stride on in a handicap at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month and posted a career best to win; unraced on slow ground; further improvement is needed back up in grade but she's lightly raced and unexposed under front-running tactics; not discounted.

8/1

1st

4

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newbury

Lou Lous Gift

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive in 7f handicaps last summer; off for nearly a year prior to a respectable sixth of ten in 7f Chelmsford Listed race last month, followed by eighth of nine when 25-1 in a 1m Group 3; should be much more competitive on this return to a handicap.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1-4318 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Raced over 1m on first two starts as 3yo but the easier stamina test suited when she dealt her rivals a blow at Lingfield (extended 7f, good) before the stiff 1m and rise in class found her out in the Sandringham at Ascot (still a creditable eighth of 30); not ruled out back at 7f.
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4th

1

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Arisaig

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Talented mare who ran well in Listed and Group events last season and was runner-up in a Class 2 handicap at Newmarket (1m, good) on her reappearance last month; should go well again but she has a bit to find on these figures and her last win was in July 2024.

6/1

2nd

1

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Arisaig

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Talented mare although her last win was back in July 2024; started last year's campaign with solid fifth of 14 in Newbury's Spring Cup (good) and ran well on plenty of other occasions, notably when close third in Goodwood Group 2 (also 1m, good to firm) in August; creditable third in C&D Listed event the following month but has career-high mark to contend with on this return.

12/1

9/1

Form: 213

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Debut second (6f, AW) worked out well; cherry-picked a Redcar win (soft) next time but wasn't seen to best advantage at Haydock (7f, good) in June, when racing freely in front and seemingly not entirely at home on the left-handed bends, nevertheless keeping on for third of 11; can reveal more if getting cover here; yard won this twice in the last nine years.
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8th

4

(10)

4th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

17:15 Haydock

Not Real

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

towards rear, took keen hold after 1f, dropped to last after 2f

8/1

4th

7

(9)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Not Real

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Debut second (6f, AW) worked out well; cherry-picked a Redcar win (soft) next time but wasn't seen to best advantage at Haydock (7f, good) in June, when racing freely in front and seemingly not entirely at home on the left-handed bends, nevertheless keeping on for third of 11; can reveal more if getting cover here; yard won this twice in the last nine years.

9/1

3rd

1

(6)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Not Real

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, disputed lead

4/1

9/2

Form: 311 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
All races at 6f and she looked a sprinter to follow when coming clear in good style on this track (good to firm) last month, having dead-heated on the AW the time before; the 9lb rise is arguably less of an issue than the extra furlong and rise in class.
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1st

6

(7)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Bodacious

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Easy win at Newmarket on her handicap debut in June (6f, good to firm) but she was clobbered for that and has found it tougher going since, albeit against some useful opposition; not far off her best in a first-time visor in August and now tries blinkers and a tongue-tie; effective on AW; still has time to deliver upon that early promise.

9/2

4th

6

(3)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Thirsk

Miss Bodacious

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon rallied, no extra inside final furlong

5/1

Form: 115-90 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won maiden and novice races at about 7f as a 2yo but she's failed to beat a rival in a Listed York race or the Sandringham (1m) at Ascot in 2024, beaten too far out in the latter to blame the trip; can only be watched.
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5th

3

(1)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zenjabeela

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Winless this season but she comes here in good form, fifth of 12 at Newmarket (1m) two weeks ago; she can make her presence felt again eased 1lb.

7/1

5th

5

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket

Zenjabeela

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

raced centre, disputed lead and led group

10/1

5th

8

(5)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Zenjabeela

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Close third of five at Redcar (1m) in July and denied a clear run when fourth of 15 at York a fortnight ago on her first crack at 1m2f; she could have more to offer at today's distance, provided conditions suit (fair third on good to soft on debut; unraced on slow ground since).

7/1

8/1

Form: 2161 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Both wins on AW and eligible for a much lower grade than this when making all in some style at Chelmsford (7f) latest; raised 15lb and withdrawn on latest intended start when upset in stalls, but still of interest.
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7th

10

(5)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Divine Breath

8st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Both wins on AW and eligible for a much lower grade than this when making all in some style at Chelmsford (7f) latest; raised 15lb and withdrawn on latest intended start when upset in stalls, but still of interest.

8/1

2

(9)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Sandown

Divine Breath

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Made all for 6l success at Chelmsford (7f) last week, taking AW record to 2-3; great chance under 6lb penalty, provided she transfers the form back to turf (second attempt); future mark 9lb higher.

11/10

1st

6

(6)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Divine Breath

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Close second over C&D on debut then went one better at Wolverhampton (6f); disappointing favourite on turf since but could well have more to offer back on AW; remains of interest.

5/2

Form: 4-5563

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won 6f handicap off fairly modest mark as 2yo and it hasn't been easy in Group 3 and Listed races this year, albeit with little between her and Key To Cotai on recent Listed Carlisle form (7f, good to firm) on the slightly revised terms; likely to need more.
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8th

4

(1)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Heritage House

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Fanshawe

Won 6f handicap off fairly modest mark as 2yo and it hasn't been easy in Group 3 and Listed races this year, albeit with little between her and Key To Cotai on recent Listed Carlisle form (7f, good to firm) on the slightly revised terms; likely to need more.

9/1

3rd

4

(2)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

15:35 Carlisle

Heritage House

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: James Fanshawe

A fair 6f nursery winner but she's found things tough campaigned in better company this term, last of six in 7f Epsom Listed event last time; others appeal more.

25/1

6th

7

(7)

31st May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:10 Epsom

Heritage House

8st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: James Fanshawe

Has won only one of her nine starts and that was a Leicester nursery last August (6f, good to firm) when well handicapped; no closer than fifth in Group 3/Listed assignments this season and this looks no easier.

16/1

Form: 1344-0 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won C&D novice as 2yo; very respectable third of six in Group 3 at Goodwood next time but hard work for her in subsequent Group races last year; weak in the market and well held on belated return in the 1m Sandringham at Royal Ascot but she should come on for the run and the return to 7f can suit; yard also fields Lou Lou's Gift.
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9th

3

(6)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Hard To Resist

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

Won C&D novice as 2yo; very respectable third of six in Group 3 at Goodwood next time but hard work for her in subsequent Group races last year; weak in the market and well held on belated return in the 1m Sandringham at Royal Ascot but she should come on for the run and the return to 7f can suit; yard also fields Lou Lou's Gift.

8/1

22th

7

(17)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Hard To Resist

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Struggled to have a serious say in Group 2/3 assignments last season after winning her novice at Newmarket; has looked very much at home on soft ground and it's slightly concerning that by far her worst performance was on good, albeit over 6f and on debut; still, entitled to make a better 3yo and trainer has no doubt targeted this race.

14/1

4th

4

(2)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Hard To Resist

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

raced in second, pressed leader over 2f out

6/1

Non-runners

Key To Cotai, Rochelle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £30.20
Straight Forecast £24.94
Tricast £78.38
Trifecta £114.70

Selections

The Times:

Miss Bodacious

RP RATINGS:

Lou Lou's Gift

SPOTLIGHT:

Not Real

Daily Mail:

Arisaig

TOPSPEED:

Key To Cotai

The Guardian:

Miss Bodacious

D Express:

Miss Bodacious

The Star:

Miss Bodacious

Daily Record:

Miss Bodacious

POSTDATA:

Lou Lou's Gift

Telegraph:

Lou Lou's Gift

Daily Mirror:

Lou Lou's Gift

The Sun:

Lou Lou's Gift

NEWMARKET:

Not Real