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Longines Irish Champions Weekend 10-11 September EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB) (IRE Incentive)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Longines Irish Champions Weekend 10-11 September EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB) (IRE Incentive)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP
1st
8 (6)
Swingalong

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 24

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising start when runner-up at Nottingham (5f, good) in June; didn't build on that when upped to 6f at Newbury but she kept on after being short of room and that form received a major boost when the winner landed the Group 3 Molecomb at Goodwood last week; this looks a much more realistic assignment and she's a big player for yard that won this in 2020.
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2nd

17

(13)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Swingalong

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: K R Burke

Prominent racer who comes firmly into the reckoning on her neck second to Mill Stream in the July Cup; last month's seventh at Haydock is best ignored as she was poorly drawn; versatile ground-wise and she shaped well when fourth to Art Power in this race 12 months ago; impossible to rule out.

11/1

7th

13

(15)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Swingalong

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

Raced alone on the near side when fine fourth in this last year (good) and this front-runner has gone close in 6f Group 1s the last twice, namely the Jubilee (good to firm) and the July Cup (good); seems versatile ground-wise; another bold bid can be expected; firmly in calculations.

5/1

2nd

7

(7)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Swingalong

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

pressed leader, led 3f out, faced challenges over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, kept on

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000euros sister to 7f winner Private Rocket (RPR 91); dam Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner (94), out of US 6.5f/7f winning half-sister to French Listed winners Valses Pour Moi (1m2f) and Merzouk (1m4f); yard has 18% record with juveniles this year and she's an interesting newcomer; stablemate of Marine Waves.
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6

(6)

17th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Barefoot Angel

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won Group 3 over 6f as 2yo; ran only twice in 2023, down the field in the Nell Gwyn at this meeting and, following wind surgery, she faded on her 6f handicap debut at York in July; plenty to prove after layoff.

40/1

6

(6)

17th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Barefoot Angel

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won Group 3 over 6f as 2yo; ran only twice in 2023, down the field in the Nell Gwyn at this meeting and, following wind surgery, she faded on her 6f handicap debut at York in July; plenty to prove after layoff.

40/1

7th

10

(6)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Barefoot Angel

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Down the field in Group 3 Nell Gwyn (7f, good to soft) in April on sole run this season but she's had a wind op since and was a very talented 2yo last year, the highlight a Group 3 win at Ayr (6f, good); also effective on good to soft; if back on song she could be a contender on handicap debut.

8/1

3rd
11 (7)
Violeta

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125,000euros yearling; 50-1 at Thirsk (6f, good) on her debut in June but she ran well to finish a 4l third of 11 behind a clearcut winner; that was a promising start and she's a key player if she can build on it; was withdrawn after breaking out of stalls at Haydock last month.
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6th

4

(4)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Violeta

9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ben Haslam

Has modest 2-34 career strike-rate and needs to rebound from a poor run here in December but her C&D second two starts ago was a good effort and she has obvious claims if judged on that performance.

10/1

7th

10

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:45 Cartmel

Violeta

10st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Ben Haslam

AW winner last September and in March (1m2f); a straggler over hurdles, hence the rock-bottom mark (and 4lb wrong today) but she's willing on the Flat and she might well fare much better now handicapping.

16/1

Form: 66501 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of speed in her pedigree and she made it fifth time lucky when when beating a clear second in a C&D novice (good) last month; that was back in much calmer waters after her run in the Albany at Royal Ascot and she's respected under a penalty.
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3

(3)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Mai Tai

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Completed a 6f hat-trick on turf in the summer; unlikely she's handicapped out of things and 7f might have stretched her stamina here last time; one of the likelier ones returned to this distance.

12/1

6th

3

(3)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Mai Tai

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Completed a 6f hat-trick on fast turf this summer (all in fillies' handicaps); ran well against males in her bid for a four-timer at Leicester in August but her form dipped on slower ground five weeks ago (Class 3); unlikely she's handicapped out of things but her stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust.

8/1

8th

8

(8)

19th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:35 Yarmouth

Miss Mai Tai

8st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Enjoying a fine season and completed a hat-trick when scoring at Lingfield in July; edged out only late on when runner-up at Leicester (6f, again on good to firm) since, so she's a player nudged up just 1lb.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Jamaheery (RPR 84); dam unraced half-sister to 5f Group 1 winners Tangerine Trees and Alpha Delphini and 5f Group 3 winner Kurious, is granddaughter of Group-placed 6f-6.5f winner; has a striking pedigree and interesting to see how she figures in market; one of two newcomers for Richard Fahey.
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2nd

1

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Marine Wave

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has won on good to soft; seen in best light when impressive in a similar race at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August; had an off day next time and she lacked the pace to get involved at Ayr since (extended 5f; respectable fourth) but returning to 6f with a stiff finish can suit; solid.

6/1

4th

2

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Marine Wave

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Never better than when coming clear for 6f Listed win at Pontefract in August (good to firm; Rage Of Bamby over 4l back in fourth) but she was a different filly when dropping right out at York since (6f, good to soft; had won a big handicap on that ground in June); needs quick about-face.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:00 York

Marine Wave

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

9/1

Form: 94

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Caravaggio out of 1m4f/2m-winning half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Clondinerry; shaped with some promise on her second start when fourth at Doncaster (6f, good to firm; 50-1) last month but was never dangerous and she needs to find more progress to make a serious impact here; hood added.
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4th

3

(2)

30th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

13:40 Epsom

All Due Respect

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

took keen hold, prominent, switched right over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

8/1

6th

2

(8)

1st Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ripon

All Due Respect

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

prominent against near rail, pushed along before halfway, soon carried head high, weakened gradually from under 2f out

10/1

66/1

Form: 06

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and has failed to beat a rival in a York maiden (6f, good) and Doncaster novice (7f, good to firm); tongue-tie is now added on this drop back in trip and can only be watched.
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5th

3

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

sweating

5/1

5th

3

(8)

8th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

sweating

5/1

2nd

4

(1)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Bella Kopella

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

taken down early, towards rear, headway over 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, pressed winner final strides, just held

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Churchill filly; first foal; dam 7f-1m winner (including Listed; RPR 110), half-sister to French 6f/7f winner Chirimiri out of 6f 2yo winning sister to 7f Group 3 winner Redstone Dancer; plenty to like on paper and she needs a close look on debut.
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1

(1)

14th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:25 Musselburgh

Lincoln Rockstar

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Won five times last year, one of those over C&D, but below form since finishing second of five at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) this June; she has dropped in the weights and is dangerous to dismiss back here.

4/1

1

(1)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Lincoln Rockstar

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ivan Furtado

Has five wins including one over C&D; ran well when second over C&D in June off 4lb higher mark but has been below that form in four runs since; has possibilities if a return to this track works the oracle.

9/2

2

(4)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

16:35 Thirsk

Lincoln Rockstar

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ivan Furtado

Won five times last summer and went the best part of two stone up the weights; patchy this time and often takes plenty of driving but is 2lb lower than when last successful and will find this a touch easier.

6/1

16/1

Form: 84

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Brighton (5.3f) on her debut in May and was a well-held fourth of five at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) the following month; in very good hands and still early days but she needs major improvement.
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9th

10

(6)

15th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:40 Sandown

Lumacho

9st 2lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pat Phelan

Three 5f nursery wins for George Boughey last season (Class 6); ran well on her final start for that yard in July (6f, AW) but her stable debut at Epsom four weeks ago was disappointing; dropped 4lb but others look safer.

16/1

5th

5

(2)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

15:00 Epsom

Lumacho

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Won three 5f nurseries for George Boughey last season; ran as well as she ever has when a short-head second at Kempton six weeks ago (6f, AW), after which she was sold for 17,000gns; back up 4lb for her stable debut.

9/2

33/1

Form: 77

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a good pedigree but she's finished last of seven in both her runs so far and needs a transformation on this step up in trip.
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6

(1)

8th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Time Off

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway and went third over 1f out, ridden when fell inside final furlong, fatally injured

10/1

6th

5

(4)

20th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Time Off

8st 9lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Stuart Williams

pressed leader, ridden and lost second over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to four winners including Rich Tapestry (6f-1m including US dirt Grade 1; RPR 119) and Hazy Glow (7f AW 2yo; 89); dam placed 1m/1m4f (74), sister to 7f-1m2f Group 1 (including 2,000 Guineas) winner Refuse To Bend; has a useful pedigree but she could be a longer-term prospect.
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10th

10

(1)

11th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Truly Charming

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on far side of group, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

16/1

7th

5

(10)

21st Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Truly Charming

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders, ridden from over 2f out, soon outpaced, no chance but rallied and kept on inside final furlong

10/1

5th

8

(5)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:44 Ayr

Truly Charming

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

pressed leader, ridden and weakened from 2f out

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.40
Straight Forecast £22.97
Trifecta £112.30

Selections

Daily Express:

Violeta

SPOTLIGHT:

Swingalong

RP Ratings:

Miss Mai Tai

The Times:

Lincoln Rockstar

The Sun:

Violeta

The Star:

Violeta

Daily Record:

Violeta

Telegraph:

Swingalong

The Guardian:

Swingalong

Daily Mail:

Swingalong

POSTDATA:

Miss Mai Tai

Daily Mirror:

Miss Mai Tai