August 20 / 13.55 Chester

13.55

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £5153.49
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.30
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 31 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Encouraging third on debut at Newmarket and showed the benefit of that run with a ready success over this C&D (good to soft); should continue to progress and her 6lb penalty is partly offset by Harry Davies' 3lb claim.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(8)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Frankness

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Looks good on her day, as when winning 6f handicaps at Goodwood and Salisbury this season; good second over C&D 16 days ago and still capable of better; best form on good or quicker so rain wouldn't be an obvious plus.

10/1

2nd

5

(11)

28th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Frankness

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has looked good on a couple of occasions this year, notably at Salisbury three weeks ago when finishing her race off strongly (fastest sectional for each of the last three furlongs); wouldn't be certain to confirm the placings with Al Simmo, who was always on the sharp end that day, but still not fully exposed as a sprinter.

7/2

1st

3

(9)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Salisbury

Frankness

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway on outer 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well and led towards finish

5/1

2nd
4 (5)
Tellus

2/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Strong at the finish when promising second to a hot favourite (won again at York on Thursday) on debut in a maiden at Catterick (7f, soft) this month; looks sure to improve and is likely to be the main threat to Frankness.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

Tellus

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Raced prominently when both a C&D winner (good to soft) in a fillies' novice event in April and when adding another win on her handicap debut at Ayr (7f, good) next time, when 1lb higher; has not been able to get close to that form in four more starts, but off this mark she's not written off back here.

8/1

8th

4

(1)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Tellus

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Three poor efforts since two wins in the spring, latterly when a remote last of three at Haydock; again pulled hard there and perhaps the drop from 7f, coming out of stall 1 today, will help, but she has it to prove now.

8/1

Form: 0567

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Beaten more than 8l on all four starts, latterly when seventh over an extended 7f on handicap debut at Beverley (good to firm); hood worn on that occasion makes way for cheekpieces; others more persuasive.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(1)

20th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:55 Chester

Pedro And The Bear

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

awkward start, stumbled and pushed along soon after start, outpaced and niggled along 4f out, pushed along in rear 3f out, ridden over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, no match for first two

14/1

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on after starting slowly when seventh on debut at Pontefract (6f, good to firm; 66-1) this month; hood worn there retained; probably one for handicaps later on.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:30 Beverley

Witchford

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Sara Ender

Hasn't beaten a rival in her three handicaps, the latest back from a 411-day absence for new yard; can only be watched.

66/1

12th

11

(7)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Ripon

Witchford

8st 13lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Sara Ender

Unexposed after only five starts but absent since heavy defeat for Micky Hammond in June 2023; big leap of faith required to support him on this stable debut.

33/1

10th

1

(7)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Witchford

9st 11lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

took keen hold, held up in rear

25/1

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12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost £40,000 as a yearling and is a half-sister to 5f 2yo winner Secret Strength (RPR 91); may need this debut run but is worth a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tillybob

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, pressed leader, disputed lead from over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds (jockey said filly hung right-handed)

9/1

7th

7

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tillybob

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, pressed leader, disputed lead from over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds (jockey said filly hung right-handed)

9/1

3rd

5

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tillybob

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, prominent

5/1

Form: 5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 when last of the five runners on debut at Ayr (7f, good) this month; showed glimpses of ability there but is probably one for further down the line.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

25

(18)

23rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Balalaika

8st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Rebecca Menzies

Has finished a close third this spring in her first two handicaps (1m/1m1f, AW/good to soft); however, today's race is much more competitive and she is likely to be vulnerable.

50/1

3rd

10

(10)

14th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

16:45 Hamilton

Balalaika

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Rebecca Menzies

took keen hold, prominent

12/1

3rd

3

(3)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Balalaika

9st 8lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Rebecca Menzies

led, increased tempo 2f out, ridden 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon lost second

10/1

Non-runners

Balalaika

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £2.10
Straight Forecast £2.13
Trifecta £6.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Frankness

Daily Mail:

Tellus

RP Ratings:

Frankness

TOPSPEED:

Frankness

POSTDATA:

Frankness

The Times:

Frankness

Telegraph:

Frankness

The Guardian:

Frankness

Daily Express:

Frankness

Daily Mirror:

Frankness

The Sun:

Frankness

The Star:

Frankness

Daily Record:

Frankness