September 18 / 14.30 Yarmouth

14.30

Good

British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 22

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lacked the pace for 5f when runner-up on Sandown debut and she improved for 6f at Newbury recently where she led until the winner's late rush foiled her on the line; looks good for another big run.
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18th

2

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Hold A Dream

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Highly tried after winning her novice in 2024, confined to Listed and Group races ever since; it's difficult to gauge where she is right now and cheekpieces are turned to.

33/1

10th

5

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Hold A Dream

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Placed four times in Listed grade but below par in two comeback outings this spring (behind Flora Of Bermuda at Newmarket latterly); off ten weeks; even a return to her best is highly unlikely to be enough.

50/1

7th

3

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Hold A Dream

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Novice winner as a 2yo; placed four times in Listed grade, most recently runner-up over C&D (good to firm) on final start in 2025; ran below market expectations at Bath on reappearance but consistent on the whole and may rebound.

16/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
240,000gns yearling; 11-2 for Newmarket debut (7f, good to firm) in August where she was hard to restrain and had to settle for a remote second to a top Godolphin prospect; the form behind the winner looks shaky but the drop to 6f with a hood fitted can help.
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9th

3

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Dash Of Azure

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Down the field in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last time but prior to that she went close in two Listed races at Chester (7f, good); has a part to play if leaving last time behind.

8/1

10th

4

(14)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Dash Of Azure

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

She's gone close in Listed races at Chester (7f, good) on her last two starts, beaten just a neck last time when having to challenge wide; she might not be far away.

11/1

2nd

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Dash Of Azure

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Both wins have been in handicaps but she finished well to go close in a Listed event over C&D (good) two weeks ago; hard to rule out anther good run but this is tougher than last time and she's not easy to predict.

9/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4352

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-4 but has run to a good level on last two starts, producing a late spurt to take fifth of 13 in a Listed 5f race at Newbury (good) then dividing fillies with marks in the 90s in a conditions race at Chester (6f, good); solid back in a novice; holds a Group 3 entry later this month.
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8th

5

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Cressida Wildes

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Three poor efforts since returned to turf; now back to the mark off which she won at Yarmouth (sole turf win) last July but she'll need a major revival against some in-form sprinters.

50/1

6th

6

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Cressida Wildes

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Won a Wolverhampton (5f) handicap in February off this mark, but she has beaten just one rival home in three runs since; others much safer.

33/1

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
425,000gns foal; hooded for debut (as today) over 6f at Newbury 20 days ago where she ran fast but gave best in the final furlong; over 3l to make up on Hold A Dream but that one had had a run so the gap should narrow.
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1st

2

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Maissara

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

disputed lead, led clearly after 1f

15/8

1st

2

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Maissara

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

disputed lead, led clearly after 1f

15/8

3rd

8

(2)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Maissara

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, prominent, led 2f out, headed final 110yds, no extra towards finish

6/1

10/1

Form: 74

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer has won this three times since 2017; this one hasn't produced the form to improve on that record but the signs are that she will do better now dropped to 6f.
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3rd

2

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Mamma Maria

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

Turf winner who would have doubled her tally had she not been disqualified at Salisbury in August (1m); stayed on well for a solid second on the Chelmsford AW last time and this track could suit her better.

3/1

7

(2)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Mamma Maria

9st 10lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

Returned from a 282-day absence to win at Ffos Las (1m, good) in August and she was first past the post at Salisbury 16 days later, only to be demoted to second; didn't run badly dropped to 7f at Thirsk last month but more will be needed if she is to take this.

9/2

3

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Mamma Maria

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won in spite of racing freely on her seasonal return in August (1m, good); first past the post at Salisbury 17 days ago but subsequently demoted after interfering with the second horse; another small rise in the weights shouldn't prevent a big run.

3/1

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Superb sprinting connections; unfancied for 6f Newbury debut 20 days ago when coming home strongly to take a late fifth of ten, 4l behind Hold A Dream and under 1l adrift of Maissara; strong likelihood that she'll improve plenty for the run.
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1st

1

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Sassy

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Fanshawe

Took advantage of a career-low mark to register her second win when scoring over C&D last month, doing well to overcome a wide trip; 4lb higher here but should not be far away.

11/2

1st

3

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Sassy

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Fanshawe

Looked one to keep on the right side of when sweeping through late to win at Lingfield last summer (6f, AW); generally held her form since and she is now 2lb below her winning mark; she's a key player, albeit she could do with them going hard early.

8/1

5th

1

(3)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Sassy

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Looked one to keep on the right side of when sweeping through late to win at Lingfield last summer (6f, AW); generally held her form since and she is now back to her winning mark; drops in grade today and she's a key player, albeit she could do with them going hard early.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; by Ghaiyyath out of 1m-1m2f winner (including Listed; RPR 100), half-sister to 1m 2yo winner Divine Gift, out of 7f 2yo Group 3 winner; hooded for debut and longer trips should suit on pedigree.
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6

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Stylish Affair

9st 6lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Martin Dunne

Started career with a promising 6f turf run but she's been well adrift in three starts since, the last two for this yard; ordinary handicaps make more sense but she still has to prove her worth off this mark.

25/1

6

(7)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Stylish Affair

9st 6lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Martin Dunne

Started career with a promising 6f turf run but she's been well adrift in three starts since, the last two for this yard; ordinary handicaps make more sense but she still has to prove her worth off this mark.

25/1

9th

8

(4)

29th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stylish Affair

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Martin Dunne

fractious at the post, led, headed over 2f out

66/1

Form: 9

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has some good sprinters on the dam's side of her pedigree; 11-2 for her 7f debut at Lingfield in May but she ended up with the outsiders; has been given time since and open to improvement but it's needed.
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7th

5

(7)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Gonna Fly Now

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

led, headed 2f out, lost second and weakened from 1f out

25/1

8th

5

(9)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:30 Yarmouth

Gonna Fly Now

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

9th

6

(5)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Lingfield

Gonna Fly Now

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Half-sister to seven winners including Swindler (5f/6f; RPR 104), Prince Of Zenda (6f-7.5f; 97), Akbar Shah (6f; 91) and Trilliant (1m; 88); dam 6f/6.5f winner (91), half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Tante Rose; represents a top yard and a newcomer of some interest.

100/30

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns foal; first foal; by Showcasing; dam unraced half-sister to useful winners Lat Hawill (7f 2yo/9.4f), William Bligh (7f 2yo/9.5f) and Chocala (1m6f-2m), out of 1m4f Listed winner; yard has better prospects with So Sassy.
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4th

8

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Soho Square

9st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Edward Bethell

Well beaten both turf starts but much better on AW, as she showed when winning at Newcastle and when second on yard debut after a break last time; another to consider.

6/1

2nd

6

(8)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Soho Square

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won AW novice in May but finished last of eight at Sandown (1m, good to firm) on handicap debut the following month; left James Fanshawe for 4,000gns in July and hard to fancy unless the market speaks.

11/2

50/1

Form: 4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred more for middle distances and she was well adrift when fourth of six on her recent 5f debut at Chepstow; one to watch for now.
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1st

2

(2)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Fast Bullet

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ismail Mohammed

Well handicapped on her best form but she's still a maiden after 11 starts and has not finished closer than fifth in eight handicaps (7f/1m); others preferred

20/1

5th

6

(3)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:40 Southwell (AW)

Fast Bullet

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ismail Mohammed

Still a maiden and not particularly solid on her handicap form; however, posted best novice effort in sole C&D attempt; return to this scenario is the angle with her.

12/1

Form: 00

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Triple-figure prices and has run accordingly in two 6f races at Newmarket in August; ordinary handicaps will suit much better.
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13th

12

(14)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Comedy Star

8st 13lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

slowly away, in rear

25/1

10th

3

(7)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Comedy Star

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

Well beaten in her first two starts; unseated her rider at the start at Yarmouth last week; no appeal.

100/1

1

(12)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:30 Yarmouth

Comedy Star

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Darryll Holland

unseated rider start

100/1

Non-runners

Queen Of The Roses

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Payout
Exacta £17.90
Straight Forecast £22.47
Trifecta £58.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hold A Dream

RP RATINGS:

Cressida Wildes

Telegraph:

Dash Of Azure

NEWMARKET:

So Sassy

The Times:

Hold A Dream

Daily Mail:

Hold A Dream

Daily Mirror:

Hold A Dream

The Sun:

Hold A Dream

Daily Record:

Hold A Dream

D Express:

Dash Of Azure

TOPSPEED:

Cressida Wildes

POSTDATA:

Cressida Wildes

The Guardian:

Cressida Wildes

The Star:

Cressida Wildes