July 20 / 16.45 Newbury

16.45

Good To Soft

Darley EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Darley EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 28- BF

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Favourite both starts and looked pretty useful on debut at Newmarket (7f, heavy) even though finding one too good; flopped at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) later in November but needs a close look on this reappearance.
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5th

5

(6)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newmarket

Dubai Melody

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

led, joined 3f out

5/2

1st

3

(10)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Dubai Melody

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Appleby

Favourite both starts and looked pretty useful on debut at Newmarket (7f, heavy) even though finding one too good; flopped at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) later in November but needs a close look on this reappearance.

5/2

8th

4

(9)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dubai Melody

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Half-sister to the yard's Al Waqidi, who won on her C&D debut three years ago almost to the day; started favourite on heavy ground early in the month, when a clear second to a stablemate of Chorus's, and holds obvious claims on that.

2/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2-5U

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well supported before 1m Leicester debut (good to soft) last October and she kept on well for second; weakened into a creditable fifth at Sandown (1m2f; bred to stay) on reappearance, before a stumble saw her unseat leaving the stalls when 28-1 for a 1m Windsor maiden; not the best form but she's worth a market check, with plenty running well from her stable.
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5th

1

(3)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Salisbury

Beatrice Shilling

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-11, including four defeats for this yard; late interference didn't cost her the race at Windsor (1m, good to firm) but it was a respectable effort in a first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces are now added; likely to race prominently.

4/1

2

(4)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Beatrice Shilling

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-7 for Peter Chapple-Hyam and 0-3 this year for current yard; on dangerous mark and was runner-up at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in March but she didn't match that back on turf at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) last time; tongue-tie is now added and she needs to find more back at this trip.

6/1

2

(4)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Beatrice Shilling

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-7 for Peter Chapple-Hyam and 0-3 this year for current yard; on dangerous mark and was runner-up at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in March but she didn't match that back on turf at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) last time; tongue-tie is now added and she needs to find more back at this trip.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 56

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a family that has served her owner well; 18-1 and 10-1 when showing significant ability in good-ground maidens at Newmarket (1m) and Haydock (1m2f); needs better to win this, though.
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6th

4

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:15 Salisbury

Taramasalata

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Bred to be smart and has got closer in each of her runs, going down by 2l from the front at Newbury last time (1m2f); that form could receive a boost should Beatrice Shilling go well in the previous race; might be on a very fair mark.

7/2

3rd

10

(7)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Taramasalata

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

From a family that has served her owner well; 18-1 and 10-1 when showing significant ability in good-ground maidens at Newmarket (1m) and Haydock (1m2f); needs better to win this, though.

8/1

6th

13

(9)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:05 Haydock

Taramasalata

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

From a family that has served her owner well; faded into fifth in 1m maiden at Newmarket's Craven meeting, showing ability while looking in need of the outing/experience; may improve.

20/1

Form: 4-526

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fair form on all four starts, best when narrowly beaten in a Lingfield maiden (1m4f, sole AW run) on penultimate outing; needs to improve her turf form somewhat, and has tongue-tie and cheekpieces enlisted today.
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9th

12

(6)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Pure Of Heart

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Seventh attempt when off the mark comfortably in 1m4f handicap at this track in September; below form at Kempton nine days later and this race demands huge improvement.

50/1

9th

12

(6)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Pure Of Heart

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Seventh attempt when off the mark comfortably in 1m4f handicap at this track in September; below form at Kempton nine days later and this race demands huge improvement.

50/1

6th

2

(10)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Pure Of Heart

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ollie Sangster

awkward start, soon in rear

7/2

Form: 33

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Galileo Gold; third in a valuable novice here and in six-runner novice at Windsor (also 1m on good to firm) 16 days later in June; needs markedly better but could yet improve.
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10th

5

(5)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:26 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fior Di Bosco

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

disputed lead early, in touch with leaders after 2f

14/1

10th

5

(5)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:26 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fior Di Bosco

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

disputed lead early, in touch with leaders after 2f

14/1

10th

5

(11)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Fior Di Bosco

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Well-bred filly, who showed some promise in novice events but she's weakened in both her handicaps and was tailed off at Newcastle (1m) last month; may have needed that after a break but she needs a transformation on this step back up in trip; tongue-tie added.

12/1

Form: 6

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to 1m-1m4f winner Francesco Clemente (including US Grade 3; RPR 117), half-sister to winners including Abingdon (1m2f-1m4f; 111); 7-1, raced freely and held up from her wide draw in novice at Salisbury (1m2f, soft) in May but she made some headway into sixth of ten; needs much better.
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5th

4

(2)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

16:20 Epsom

Birkin

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear and struggling 5f out, lost touch 3f out, tailed off

5/1

4th

5

(4)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Birkin

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has shown some ability at novice level, most recently over C&D, while looking the type to do improve in handicaps; nicely bred and has the potential to be much better than her opening mark; interesting contender.

5/2

7th

4

(5)

7th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:25 Kempton (AW)

Birkin

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Pulled hard on soft ground on her debut before doing better last time; the step up in trip should suit on pedigree but Beeley looks her yard's best chance and it may be in handicaps that she makes her mark.

10/1

Form: 43 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Classy pedigree; showed plenty of inexperience when fourth at Goodwood (1m2f, good) and improved when staying-on third of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) one month ago; further progress, which should be forthcoming, can put her on the premises.
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7th

6

(5)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newbury

Loves Loving

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Classy pedigree; showed plenty of inexperience when fourth at Goodwood (1m2f, good) and improved when staying-on third of 12 in maiden at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) one month ago; further progress, which should be forthcoming, can put her on the premises.

4/1

3rd

3

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Loves Loving

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced 3f out, went third final 110yds, not pace to challenge

7/4

4th

4

(9)

25th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Loves Loving

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

slowly away and lost many lengths start, joined main group after 1f, in rear

4/1

Form: 96-234

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
No win after five races but she's a leading contender on form, having performed creditably this season on good ground in two Newmarket maidens (1m/1m2f) and a Goodwood handicap (1m4f); should be bang there.
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7th

2

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mallavelly

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

Progressive in handicaps last year; went up an aggregate 11lb for wins here and Tipperary and ended season with a fine third in a premier handicap at this venue (Bella Isabella, seventh); sights lowered again after a 1m Group 3 bid here on return; definite chance.

11/2

10th

8

(10)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

Mallavelly

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

Progressive in handicaps last year; went up an aggregate 11lb for wins at this venue (1m) and at Tipperary; sixth to Princess Child on her only stakes race outing; ended the season with a fine third in a premier handicap over 1m here.

40/1

Form: 7

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1 and hooded, made some late headway when about 5l seventh of 12 in novice at Goodwood (1m, good) six weeks ago; no hood today; should improve but is hard to fancy just yet.
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1

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

20:50 Ffos Las

Mighty Quiet

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Effective on good and heavy; quiet comeback run and she can be inconsistent, but she's a dual winner on a fair mark and very capable at this level.

3/1

6th

10

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Mighty Quiet

8st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Harry Charlton

Has patchy profile but she scored at Windsor (1m2f, good) last September and ended last season with a good second in the mud at Bath; returns after 160 days off but her first win was after a break and she's only 3lb higher than for her last success; one to keep an eye on.

8/1

2nd

2

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

13:55 Bath

Mighty Quiet

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Harry Charlton

Made a successful handicap debut in this last year (soft) and added a 1m2f Windsor handicap in September (on good); inconsistent but has a big run in him off this mark.

11/2

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 and 250-1 when always behind Goodwood (1m, good) and Kempton (1m3f, AW) this summer.
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4th

3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Innisfree Pearl

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Well held on first two starts over hurdles late last year but, after a respectable fourth back on the Flat (1m6f) in January, has progressed since switched to handicaps and upped in trip over jumps; on a workable mark and this longer trip could unlock further improvement.

7/2

2nd

1

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:10 Hereford

Innisfree Pearl

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Well held on first two starts over hurdles late last year but, after a respectable fourth back on the Flat (1m6f) in January, made a promising handicap debut over hurdles when keeping on for second at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month; 2lb rise looks fair and she is high on the shortlist.

11/4

2nd

5

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:18 Huntingdon

Innisfree Pearl

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

A modest 1m4f Flat scorer for Tom Ward; failed to match that form sent hurdling for her current yard in 2025 but not discredited back on the Flat with fourth in 1m6f Southwell handicap 50 days ago; yard is going well so she could still do better on her hurdling handicap debut now.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.70
Straight Forecast £63.60
Trifecta £690.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mallavelly

The Times:

Loves Loving

SPOTLIGHT:

Beatrice Shilling

Telegraph:

Dubai Melody

Daily Record:

Fior Di Bosco

Daily Mail:

Loves Loving

The Sun:

Loves Loving

NEWMARKET:

Beatrice Shilling

TOPSPEED:

Mallavelly

POSTDATA:

Mallavelly

The Guardian:

Mallavelly

D Express:

Mallavelly

Daily Mirror:

Mallavelly

The Star:

Mallavelly