September 12 / 15.35 Doncaster

15.35

Good

Betfred Park Hill Fillies’ Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £85065
  • 1m 6f 115y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Betfred Park Hill Fillies’ Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 6-1343

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won 1m2f maiden at Ascot in May before minor honours in Listed races at Goodwood, Newmarket and York; the last two were over 1m4f (good to firm) and she gave every indication that this longer trip will suit her; no match for Scenic last time but now has cheekpieces and has progressive form.
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8th

5

(3)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:13 York

Nakheel

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Minor honours in one Listed race over 1m2f and two at 1m4f (good to firm; one here) before improved form to win the 14.5f Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (good to soft) in September; that step up in trip seemed to suit her particularly well and it's also different ground today, both of which are concerns, but first-time cheekpieces also played a part and those are retained.

9/2

5

(3)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:13 York

Nakheel

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Minor honours in one Listed race over 1m2f and two at 1m4f (good to firm; one here) before improved form to win the 14.5f Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (good to soft) in September; that step up in trip seemed to suit her particularly well and it's also different ground today, both of which are concerns, but first-time cheekpieces also played a part and those are retained.

9/2

1st

9

(2)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Nakheel

8st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Won 1m2f maiden at Ascot in May before minor honours in Listed races at Goodwood, Newmarket and York; the last two were over 1m4f (good to firm) and she gave every indication that this longer trip will suit her; no match for Scenic last time but now has cheekpieces and has progressive form.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -27224

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
In career-best form when at 1m6f-2m this season for three seconds and a fourth; the last two of those races were Group 2s at Goodwood (1m6f second against her own sex; ahead of Grateful) and York (2m fourth against the males) and she should be bang there once again.
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2nd

3

(7)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Night Sparkle

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

In career-best form when at 1m6f-2m this season for three seconds and a fourth; the last two of those races were Group 2s at Goodwood (1m6f second against her own sex; ahead of Grateful) and York (2m fourth against the males) and she should be bang there once again.

7/2

4th

8

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 1

14:25 York

Night Sparkle

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Career-best form to be runner-up at York (1m6f Group 3, good to soft), Sandown (2m Listed, good) and Goodwood (1m6f Group 2, good to firm) in three of her four races this term; those two Group races were against her own sex and she faces a significantly stiffer task today.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 9-1616

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f maiden at the Curragh in June and 1m6f Group 3 at Fairyhouse in July, both on good ground; hung right in Group 2 at Goodwood (1m6f, good to firm) on latest outing but made some progress from off the pace to finish just under 3l behind Night Sparkle; that shows that improvement is needed.
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14th

11

(2)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Grateful

9st 1lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Raced at 1m6f on last four outings, winning two; latest two weeks ago was the eyeopener when she met plenty of trouble in running but travelled strongly and emerged with a powerful late run under Christophe Soumillon to win Group 1 Prix de Royallieu at Longchamp (soft); others have better form but she clicked in a major way that day and is not comfortably dismissed.

14/1

3rd

8

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Grateful

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 1m4f maiden at the Curragh in June and 1m6f Group 3 at Fairyhouse in July, both on good ground; hung right in Group 2 at Goodwood (1m6f, good to firm) on latest outing but made some progress from off the pace to finish just under 3l behind Night Sparkle; that shows that improvement is needed.

6/1

6th

11

(11)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Grateful

8st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: A P O’Brien

Has had just four races, all on good; won a 1m4f maiden at the Curragh in June and, having been put in her place in a 10.5f Listed race, she stepped up to 1m6f successfully in a Group 3 at Fairyhouse in July; Dancing Tango was the half-length second last time and while overall it did not look a strong race for the grade, this 3yo should have scope for improvement.

10/1

4th
4 (1)
Scenic

6/1

Form: -16531

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
14th start but only her second win when she upped her game markedly to win the Galtres at York (1m4f, good to firm; seventh attempt at a Listed race) three weeks ago in fine style, coming from off the pace; that followed a very close third in 1m7f Deauville Listed race and that's her only run beyond 1m4f, so there may be some untapped potential with this sort of stamina test.
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2

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Scenic

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Progressive last year, with Listed win at York's Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm), and after reappearing with a Listed second at Goodwood (1m4f, good) she went one better in the Group 3 Bronte Cup at York (1m6f, good); vulnerable if Estrange is at the top of her game but she's the stand-out danger.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Scenic

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Peak performance when impressive winner of Listed race at the York Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm) last August but she ran respectably in 14.5f Group 2 next time and when second in a 1m4f Listed race (ahead of Sueno and Allonsy) on reappearance; one of the top contenders on form.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Scenic

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Peak performance when impressive winner of Listed race at the York Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm) last August but she ran respectably in 14.5f Group 2 next time and when second in a 1m4f Listed race (ahead of Sueno and Allonsy) on reappearance; one of the top contenders on form.

3/1

Form: 110-74 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Came into her own once encountering the mud last term, galloping on relentlessly with front-running rides to win Group 2s over about 1m6f at Glorious Goodwood (by wide margin) and Doncaster (this race); flopped on reappearance this May, however, and although she returned from wind surgery with a satisfactory run (considering the good to firm ground) last month, she surely needs an absolute downpour.
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5th

5

(3)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Sumo Sam

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Came into her own once encountering the mud last term, galloping on relentlessly with front-running rides to win Group 2s over about 1m6f at Glorious Goodwood (by wide margin) and Doncaster (this race); flopped on reappearance this May, however, and although she returned from wind surgery with a satisfactory run (considering the good to firm ground) last month, she surely needs an absolute downpour.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Sumo Sam

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

took keen hold, led, raced wide, switched left and against rail after 5f, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

7/1

Form: 845347

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Best form when making the frame in two 1m4f Listed races on good to firm at Newmarket this summer, before a lesser show in 1m2f handicap; this trip is of uncertain benefit and she has plenty to find on form.
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1

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Ambiente Amigo

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Listed winner at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) in April; some respectable efforts since but 33-1 in 1m4f Group 3 here two weeks ago and finished last of 11; this also looks tough.

50/1

1

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Ambiente Amigo

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Listed winner at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) in April and respectable efforts in defeat in the same grade at York and Salisbury on her last two runs; however, needs something extra now back into a Group race.

33/1

1

(9)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

Ambiente Amigo

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Listed winner at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) in April who was back near that form when sixth of 12 at York (1m2f, good) last month in another Listed event; travelled better than Revoir in the latter race but that rival saw it out more strongly to finish fifth; giving weight all round, she may again come up a bit short.

8/1

6/1

Form: 3-11 C

Last run: 88 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won readily at Salisbury (1m2f, soft) in May and asserted by 3l late in the day in another novice at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) in June; that form is way short of what is required to win this and the ground could be very different, but she's had just three races (non-runner in the 1m6f Group 2 at Goodwood), is on her way up and shapes like a stayer.
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13th

6

(13)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Bath

Oxford Comma

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Thorough stayer who battled on for modest third in 2m4f handicap at Glorious Goodwood (soft) in August but then ran as though something was amiss in last month's Doncaster Cup; even if back on song, she might be a shade vulnerable back at 1m6f on drying ground here.

12/1

7

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Oxford Comma

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Third win last term was in a slowly run 2m2f conditions stakes at Pontefract (soft) in October in tidy style; respectable, never-dangerous third in a handicap at Glorious Goodwood (2m4f) on reappearance but, despite being markedly better off at the weights, she clearly needs to improve upon that if she's to turn the tables on easy winner Kyle Of Lochalsh.

18/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14-517

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Best form was a Listed win at Goodwood (1m4f, soft) in May, but disappointing in 1m6f Group 3 at York three weeks later; all starts on softer than good, except when last of eight in the Musidora at York (good) in May 2023; worth another go at 1m6f and a hood is enlisted, but may need rain.
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5th

7

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Gather Ye Rosebuds

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Jack Channon

prominent

16/1

8th

1

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Gather Ye Rosebuds

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Jack Channon

Best form was a Listed win at Goodwood (1m4f, soft) in May, but disappointing in 1m6f Group 3 at York three weeks later; all starts on softer than good, except when last of eight in the Musidora at York (good) in May 2023; worth another go at 1m6f and a hood is enlisted, but may need rain.

12/1

7th

2

(5)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Gather Ye Rosebuds

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

9/2

Form: 120-47

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last August followed by a Group 3 second on the other track there (1m4f, good to firm); made a respectable return in the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock this July, before a lesser show at Deauville (1m4f, soft) in another Group 2; below form both starts in cheekpieces, including last time; needs a career best but 1m6f is well worth a go if she's back on song.
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9th

6

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Sweet Memories

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last August followed by a Group 3 second on the other track there (1m4f, good to firm); made a respectable return in the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock this July, before a lesser show at Deauville (1m4f, soft) in another Group 2; below form both starts in cheekpieces, including last time; needs a career best but 1m6f is well worth a go if she's back on song.

18/1

4th

6

(8)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Sweet Memories

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last August on third start, and good second in Group 3 on the other course there (1m4f, good to firm) next time; below par at Ascot in October but retains potential for her top yard, which was won this nine times (stable runs two today); not discounted.

10/1

Non-runners

Mistral Star

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £44.10
Straight Forecast £44.21
Tricast £123.61
Trifecta £224.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Mistral Star

The Times:

Oxford Comma

SPOTLIGHT:

Scenic

POSTDATA:

Grateful

TOPSPEED:

Night Sparkle

Daily Mail:

Oxford Comma

The Star:

Oxford Comma

Telegraph:

Grateful

D Express:

Mistral Star

Daily Mirror:

Mistral Star

The Sun:

Mistral Star

The Guardian:

Scenic

Daily Record:

Scenic

LAMBOURN:

Night Sparkle