September 05 / 15.50 Salisbury

15.50

Good To Firm

Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Dick Poole Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £29772.75
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Ire-Incentive, It Pays To Buy Irish Dick Poole Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 121828

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Bred and owned by her trainer; Listed winner at York in May and good second in Ascot Group 3 in July; well held in the Lowther last time; leading player on ratings in this field but faces some promising types.
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5th

2

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Betty Clover

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a Listed race at York (5f, good) as a 2yo but she's 0-12 since and has had some major blips along the way; reappeared with fair fifth in Listed event at Kempton (1m) in March but Never Let Go was ahead of her in that race and the market leaders were well below form; only beaten a nose in the corresponding race 12 months ago but even that will need bettering today.

25/1

5th

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:13 Kempton (AW)

Betty Clover

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful 2yo; had some good form early in her 3yo campaign too and although her form dropped off on her final two starts, soft ground may not have been ideal; half-sister to an AW winner so the surface shouldn't be an issue; even her best efforts need bettering in this field though.

50/1

16th

17

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Betty Clover

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Tailed off in Group 3 at Sandown (1m, soft) just 15 days ago and a risky proposition on the back of that; however, she was third in a Group 3 at Chantilly (1m, good to soft) in July and was held up in a contest that favoured those who raced more prominently when seventh of 13 in the Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good) in July; not written off each-way.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dark Angel filly who belied market weakness to win York novice event (6f, good to firm) in July, holding on by half a length (first two clear); holds a Cheveley Park Stakes entry and looks open to progress.
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6th

8

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Greydreambeliever

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Some useful form in Britain for Karl Burke before being bought by current connections for 30,000gns; made a good stable debut when a runner-up in a Gowran handicap and improved when filling the same spot dropped to 7f back there next time; those runs were on soft, while her British form is on good, so could improve, but this is a tall task; Greek Mythology is stable first-string.

22/1

2nd

6

(2)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Greydreambeliever

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Some useful form in Britain before being bought by current connections for 30,000gns; ran a very encouraging race on stable debut when beaten 4.25l by stablemate Sindria at this track on soft over a mile 14 days ago; nudged up 3lb; drop in trip should suit and one of three strong chances for in-form stable with great record in this race.

7/1

2nd

7

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 180y

16:25 Gowran Park

Greydreambeliever

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won over 6f on debut for Karl Burke as a 2yo but didn't win since, albeit ran well several times up to 7f and on soft; bought by currentg connections for 30,000gns at the sales last autumn; possibly the yard's selected runner so watch the market.

11/2

Abandoned

Form: 174 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Comfortably justified favouritism at Newbury on debut; behind Betty Clover in Ascot Group 3 later in July, then ran well in competitive nursery at the York Ebor festival (6f, good to firm); may do better still.
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12th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Handcuffed

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Often highly tried after her winning debut at Newbury, unplaced in Group 3s on three occasions; those runs sandwich a good fourth in a nursery at York's Ebor meeting off this mark; stable in fine form and she should be fine on AW; one to consider.

6/1

12th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Handcuffed

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Often highly tried after her winning debut at Newbury, unplaced in Group 3s on three occasions; those runs sandwich a good fourth in a nursery at York's Ebor meeting off this mark; stable in fine form and she should be fine on AW; one to consider.

6/1

11th

5

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ayr

Handcuffed

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

midfield in centre of group

20/1

Abandoned

Form: 1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett filly who cost 280,000gns as a yearling; recorded a stylish success in Newbury novice event (6f, good) three weeks ago, belying her market weakness; promising sort who may well prove up to this level.
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4

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Jewelry

9st 10lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

Looked a good prospect when winning at Newbury on her 2yo debut (6f, good); hasn't added to that success in four further starts, faring no better dropped to Class 4 company at Newcastle 11 days ago; hood now added; stable also run Raneenn.

12/1

7th

1

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jewelry

9st 12lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Won a Newbury novice on her debut last season (6f, good); best run since then when third in a Kempton novice on her reappearance in August (7f, standard to slow; 5-4 favourite); no easy task when well beaten at Ascot last time (7f, soft); could fare better down in grade and trip.

11/2

9

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Ascot

Jewelry

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won nicely at Newbury (6f, good) on 2yo debut; below-par favourite in Salisbury Group 3 and 7f AW novice event since, latter on belated reappearance, but can't be written off yet.

9/1

Abandoned

Form: 3011 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two from two since upped to 6f, winning maiden and nursery at Newmarket (good to soft/good to firm); form has substance and she promises to do better still over this distance; clear possibilities.
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6th

6

(7)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:43 Newmarket

Magic Mild

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Improving filly who held her own in a Group 3 at Salisbury last time (6f, good to soft) and it's unlikely that the principals gave their true running when beaten next time (fourth is a solid yardstick); strong form claims and drying conditions are welcomed.

3/1

6th

6

(7)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:43 Newmarket

Magic Mild

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Improving filly who held her own in a Group 3 at Salisbury last time (6f, good to soft) and it's unlikely that the principals gave their true running when beaten next time (fourth is a solid yardstick); strong form claims and drying conditions are welcomed.

3/1

Form: 25161 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Recorded comfortable wins on good ground at Ascot (6f novice) and Newmarket (7f nursery) in July/August; had excuses when behind Magic Mild on two occasions; set for an interesting rematch with that rival.
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10th

8

(7)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Miss Fascinator

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Varian

Comparatively experienced, having raced six times; takes on some promising rivals in this field but brings useful form, having gone close in the Dick Poole at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) most recently; 1-1 over 7f (Newmarket nursery win) and can't be dismissed.

9/1

2nd

6

(5)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Salisbury

Miss Fascinator

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Roger Varian

Landed an Ascot novice (6f, good) in July and returned to winning form in a Newmarket nursery (7f, good) last time, but she has twice finished out of the frame in races won by Magic Mild; more needed.

10/1

Abandoned

Form: 158 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won at Leicester (6f, good to soft) on debut; however, the bare form of her Listed defeats (6f/7f) since suggests this is a difficult task upped further in grade; goes without a hood for the first time.
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5th

5

(7)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newbury

Santa Savana

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

In good form this season prior to being awarded a 7f Leicester handicap two weeks ago; 3lb higher mark to deal with today but she's had few chances over this trip on good ground or quicker and could yet rate higher.

7/2

1st

5

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Santa Savana

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

0-9 since debut win last May but has been running well of late, most recently 3l second of five at Sandown (7f, good to firm) behind an unexposed and well-bred winner; might not be far away.

7/1

2nd

5

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Santa Savana

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Comparatively exposed, being 0-8 since debut win, but is in form having performed well in 6f handicaps the last twice; latest effort suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring.

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 1

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman filly who readily justified favouritism in Newmarket maiden (7f, good to firm; made all) last month; subsequently withdrawn from Goodwood Group 3 due to soft going; entered in the Fillies' Mile but doesn't look short of speed and may well cope with this drop to 6f; interesting.
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1st

14

(7)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Tabiti

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ralph Beckett

Made it 2-2 when winning a 2yo Group 3 at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) last September; well beaten in Group 1 Fillies' Mile next time; reappeared with 2l third of 25 in the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm), where she probably benefited from racing in the small far-side group but it was still a fine run off top weight; firmly in calculations.

100/30

3rd

1

(1)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Tabiti

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Relinquished her unbeaten record in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile last October; impressive debut winner over 7f (sole run on fast ground) and evidently not short of speed, having coped well with 6f in the Group 3 Dick Poole at Salisbury (good to soft) next time; however, elements of her pedigree suggest she'll stay 1m and the potential is there to revert back to Group races sooner rather than later; could easily have the class to cope with her big weight on handicap debut; first-time blinkers suggest connections mean business.

16/1

7

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Tabiti

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

One of several runners who are bidding to remain unbeaten; evidently not short of speed, having coped well with 6f in the Dick Poole at Salisbury (good to soft) last time, adding to her 7f Newmarket win; however, elements of pedigree suggest she'll stay 1m; has potential.

5/1

Abandoned

Form: 1 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Tabiti, being a Kingman filly who is a once-raced maiden winner and subsequently withdrawn from Goodwood Group 3 due to soft ground; did it nicely at Newbury (6f, good) and brings potential to this race.
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12th

4

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Troia

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ed Walker

Has sustained useful form on French soil the last twice, winning at Longchamp (Listed) then fourth at Deauville (Group 3), both over 1m; this low-mileage 3yo may still have more to offer; yet to finish out of the frame.

10/1

10

(7)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 1

15:13 York

Troia

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Three starts, winning a Newbury maiden (6f, good) and a Catterick novice (7f, good to firm) with a 5l fourth in the Group 2 Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) in between; improvement is needed but she looks a good prospect for 1m and her trainer won this in 2021; not discounted.

16/1

3rd

10

(7)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 1

15:13 York

Troia

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Three starts, winning a Newbury maiden (6f, good) and a Catterick novice (7f, good to firm) with a 5l fourth in the Group 2 Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) in between; improvement is needed but she looks a good prospect for 1m and her trainer won this in 2021; not discounted.

16/1

Non-runners

Dream Voyage

Verdict

Among the promising types is TABITI, who is the last of three interesting runners on the card for Ralph Beckett. Tabiti won in the style of a useful prospect at Newmarket and is taken to follow up. Jewelry, who created a similarly favourable impression at Newbury, is second choice ahead of Troia who has a similar profile to the selection. Betty Clover is comparatively exposed but brings the best rating, while several others can be viewed positively.[Steve Boow]

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Jewelry

SPOTLIGHT:

Tabiti

The Times:

Greydreambeliever

RP RATINGS:

Betty Clover

D Express:

Troia

TOPSPEED:

Magic Mild

Telegraph:

Jewelry

Daily Mirror:

Jewelry

Daily Record:

Jewelry

The Sun:

Tabiti

The Star:

Tabiti

The Guardian:

Greydreambeliever

Daily Mail:

Greydreambeliever

POSTDATA:

Betty Clover