September 23 / 15.00 Newmarket

15.00

Good

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Rockfel Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £64649.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 14 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Rockfel Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to excel beyond a mile next season and yet she showed a taking turn of foot to put the race to bed on her 7f debut on the July course two months ago; can pick holes in the form but she created a favourable impression and RPR of 95 not to be sniffed at for a debutante.
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1st

3

(4)

7th Oct 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Commissioning

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent halfway, went second 3f out, ridden and clear with one other over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on

4/7

1st

2

(1)

23rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Commissioning

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

midfield towards far side, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge when hung left over 1f out, soon led, kept on strongly and went clear final furlong, pushed out final 110yds, comfortably

7/4

1st

3

(10)

30th Jul 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Commissioning

9st 2lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

towards rear, nudged along and headway over 2f out, soon switched left and ridden to challenge, led over 1f out, pushed along and went clear inside final furlong, promising

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of an unraced half-sister to French Derby winner Reliable Man and it was stamina that appeared to get her home over this trip at Thirsk (soft); wins nothing on the bare form but, as with a few of her rivals, she's open to any amount of progress.
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10th

5

(8)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:15 York

Electric Eyes

8st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

Won on 2yo debut at Thirsk (7f, soft) last September and runner-up in the Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good) later that month; absent since but she's with a top northern trainer and has potential at this trip; interesting on her comeback, especially if attracting market support.

5/1

2nd

5

(6)

23rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Electric Eyes

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: K R Burke

towards rear, headway over 2f out, pushed along and chased leaders over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 11 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
The form of her Newbury debut win has worked out well (over 6f) and she then danced home under a penalty at Leicester (7f, good), clocking a respectable time in the process; she faces vastly more demanding opposition but it would be no shock were she to emerge as a serious contender.
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11th

6

(11)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Rage Of Bamby

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won 6f Group 3 here (good to firm) in July; ran just as well when a close fourth in the Sprint Cup at Haydock two weeks ago; was well drawn there, however, and her penalty could leave her vulnerable on a rare 5f run.

6/1

4th

14

(13)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Rage Of Bamby

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

5yo mare who made Group-race breakthrough when 33-1 for the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury in July, when she had nearly 2l to spare; unsuited by the return to 7f since and has been supplemented for this race at a cost of £20,000, but nevertheless looks opposable today.

25/1

4th

7

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Rage Of Bamby

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Began the campaign with two heavy defeats but she was reinvigorated by cheekpieces at York last month and hit a major new high in them in a Group 3 at this track (6f) eight days later, winning at 33-1 by nearly 2l from King's Gamble; fine chance if that form is repeated but, although she ran three times over 7f in 2022, she's not crying out for a return to this trip on the recent evidence.

11/1

Form: 510

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Made all the running at Yarmouth (6f, good) but then came up a long way short in the Lowther, as odds of 50-1 suggested she might; should stay 7f but she's unlikely to have the class for this.
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12th

4

(11)

21st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sweet Harmony

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

Sole win came in 2022 and has inconsistent form figures; however, usually runs in better races (often Listed) and may take advantage of this drop back in class; not dismissed.

12/1

9th

11

(10)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

15:11 Lingfield (AW)

Sweet Harmony

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

prominent, led after 1f

100/1

6th

11

(1)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Harmony

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

Sole win came in 6f maiden at Yarmouth as 2yo; form in Listed fillies' races on turf suggests a mighty step forward is needed on AW debut.

40/1

Form: 1541 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Finished fifth in the Albany at Royal Ascot and made it second-time lucky on her trips to Deauville when digging deep in a Group 3 there in early August (7f, good to soft); others are perhaps open to greater improvement but she's achieved more than a lot of these.
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8th

16

(11)

2nd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Sydneyarms Chelsea

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charles Hills

Won Group 3 at Deauville (7f, good to soft) last August; not so good in the Group 2 Rockfel last September on her only sighting since; hooded for this reappearance, with major improvement needed.

25/1

10

(10)

11th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Sydneyarms Chelsea

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Not far behind Meditate at Ascot but improved on that to land a Group 3 at Deauville last month; more needed here but looks to be an improving filly and not to be underestimated.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 117 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
First two runs came at Sandown, on the second occasion coming from off the pace to beat the subsequent Group 3 winner Fairy Cross; blew out badly when favourite for the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster but her connections seemed adamant that the good to soft ground was to blame for that; might bounce back if conditions remain suitable.
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5th

2

(16)

7th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Newmarket

Dance In The Grass

9st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Juvenile season started with two wins over 7f at Sandown, including Listed; two subsequent Group 2 defeats don't necessarily leave her limitations fully exposed but this is an altogether stiffer task.

66/1

6th

3

(9)

23rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Dance In The Grass

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

reluctant to load, in touch with leaders, lost position after 3f, niggled along 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on from over 1f out

12/1

7th

3

(8)

8th Sep 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Doncaster

Dance In The Grass

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie & Mark Johnston

midfield, nudged along 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden and brief headway 2f out, no extra over 1f out

11/10

7th
12 (7)
Rich

7/1

Form: 1

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off since late May but she looked good in beating 16 rivals that day at Newbury (6f, good to soft) over a trip that promised to be on the sharp side for her; the bare form is miles short of what's required here but the potential is there.
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2nd

1

(5)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Sandown

Rich

10st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

0-9 since her winning debut at Newbury in May 2022; mostly disappointing in handicaps, including last time (1m; couldn't blame the trip) after hinting at a revival the run before (7f); bit risky.

5/1

10th

6

(4)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

Rich

9st 12lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

pressed leader

8/1

3rd

2

(6)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newbury

Rich

9st 11lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Down the field in AW event seven weeks ago, though possibly needed that reappearance run; now 0-7 since debut win (at this venue) but is favourably treated on peak RPRs and this drop in class may help; one to consider.

8/1

33/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
She was receiving weight off the second and beat nothing else of note in a small-field 7f novice at Ayr (good) and that bare form leaves her with a mountain to climb at this level.
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15th

15

(19)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dubai Jemila

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Won 7f Ayr novice as 2yo; hard to assess on 2023 form, having been highly tried in Group race before 1m looked too far on handicap debut here in May; return to 7f should suit but has something to prove overall.

40/1

7th

2

(7)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

16:25 York

Dubai Jemila

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent

14/1

15th

4

(15)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Dubai Jemila

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Won at Ayr (7f, good) last August on her second start and remains lightly raced, but she was soundly beaten in a Group 2 over C&D (good) in September when last seen, and others have much stronger claims.

66/1

Form: 22712 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Significantly downgraded and raised in trip when streaking home in a 7f Newbury maiden and then kept the high-class Meditate fairly honest in a Group 2 at the Curragh; that RPR of 104 was a personal best by some margin and she has among the best form in this field.
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9th

11

(13)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Olivia Maralda

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Varian

midfield

20/1

8th

11

(8)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Olivia Maralda

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Varian

Both wins at 7f, more recently in impressive fashion in Listed event at Epsom (good to firm) on Oaks day; shaped nicely when a never-nearer fifth of 15 in the Jersey at Royal Ascot; missed an engagement at Glorious Goodwood when the ground turned soft; has something to find on form but she still has youth on her side and isn't dismissed lightly.

11/1

Form: 31310 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
All five runs at 7f; persistent tail-flasher but a smart one, having finished third in the Chesham before taking the Sweet Solera over on the July course; probably a combination of being outclassed and the soft ground not helping when trailing home last in the Moyglare; others are more intriguing.
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3rd

2

(3)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Lakota Sioux

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charlie Johnston

Persistent tail-flasher who won the Group 3 Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f) last August; well below that form in next three runs but she got back on track with a creditable fifth of 13 in a Listed race at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; 50-1) last month; now makes her belated handicap debut and has each-way claims if she can build on that last run.

9/1

5th

12

(6)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Sioux

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Persistent tail-flasher but it didn't stop her winning the Group 3 Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f) last August; however, she found life much tougher in stronger Group races later in her 2yo campaign and was well below par when sixth of seven in a 1m2f Ayr Listed race on her belated reappearance in September.

33/1

6th

7

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ayr

Lakota Sioux

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in third, flashed tail repeatedly and weakened from over 2f out

12/1

Form: 217357 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Best form has come in defeat, notably when just under 2l behind Sydneyarms Chelsea in a 7f Group 3 at Deauville in August; a repeat of that will probably see her placed at best and she's not beaten a rival in either start since.
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11th

7

(3)

23rd Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Ipanema Princess

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Amy Murphy

led, headed 3f out, soon ridden and weakened

66/1

12/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
The runner-up may have disappointed last week but this filly breezed past her at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) and an RPR of 92 reads well; looks dangerous for a yard that can do little wrong right now.
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6th

8

(9)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Eximious

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

in rear, switched left from over 2f out, soon up the centre, kept on from over 1f out

16/1

9th

6

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:15 Newmarket

Eximious

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

7f maiden winner on fast ground; went close on her return in a seven-runner Newbury handicap (7f, good to firm) but limited progress since then and ran poorly last time at York.

20/1

18th

10

(2)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Eximious

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

These conditions suited when going close in a seven-runner Newbury handicap (7f, good to firm) on reappearance but limited progress in two runs over 1m since, on turf (at Royal Ascot) and the AW; needs extra to keep pace with some of these progressive types.

14/1

33/1

Form: 314

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
RPR of only 78 when off the mark at Beverley and duly struggled on the step up to Group 2 level at Doncaster (1m, good to soft), where she settled a little better in the hood but was beaten some 6l; difficult to envisage her winning with a repeat of that form.
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12th

2

(1)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Cell Sa Beela

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Showed promise in sole AW attempt (debut); won narrowly in this grade at Ascot on final start last term, having performed well the time before; not in anything like the same form in a light 2024 campaign.

16/1

12th

2

(1)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Cell Sa Beela

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Showed promise in sole AW attempt (debut); won narrowly in this grade at Ascot on final start last term, having performed well the time before; not in anything like the same form in a light 2024 campaign.

16/1

1

(12)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Cell Sa Beela

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Listed winner at Ascot (7f, good) last October; could bounce back to form at some stage but she's finished down the field on both outings this season (Group 3 then Royal Ascot handicap) and has something to prove.

33/1

16/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Impressive on good to soft at Haydock (7f) and followed up back there at 1m despite looking a little ill at ease on the good to firm ground, a suspicion later supported by her rider; this surface promises to have less jar but she has lots to find on the figures.
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13th

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: S McParlan

Placed form in maidens and in Ballinrobe handicap for Andrew McNamara and likes good ground; after long absence, tailed off over 2m4f here on yard debut.

25/1

15th

6

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 8lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Two-time Flat winner ran well over hurdles at Ballinrobe last May but disappointed in three runs since and has been off since last July; likely best watched on first start for new stable.

22/1

10th

14

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Leitzel

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Andrew McNamara

Reserve; dual Flat winner, though was last in that discipline 17 days ago; tailed off the time before over hurdles but a repeat of her third at Ballinrobe would see her competitive.

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Payout
Exacta £58.50
Straight Forecast £54.29
Tricast £383.26
Trifecta £482.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Olivia Maralda

NEWMARKET:

Commissioning

THE NORTH:

Dance In The Grass

LAMBOURN:

Sydneyarms Chelsea

The Times:

Rage Of Bamby

Daily Mirror:

Commissioning

The Sun:

Commissioning

The Star:

Commissioning

RP Ratings:

Olivia Maralda

TOPSPEED:

Olivia Maralda

POSTDATA:

Olivia Maralda

Telegraph:

Olivia Maralda

The Guardian:

Olivia Maralda

Daily Mail:

Olivia Maralda

Daily Express:

Olivia Maralda

Daily Record:

Olivia Maralda