October 12 / 14.20 Nottingham

14.20

Soft

EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3240
  • 1m 0f 75y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut, against male rivals, at Salisbury (1m, good to soft; finished third) two weeks ago; that's the best form on offer and she now switches to a fillies' event; respected.
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9th

9

(8)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ashtanga

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

reared in stalls before start, took keen hold, towards rear, headway and raced in second after 2f, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened quickly

33/1

9th

9

(8)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ashtanga

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

reared in stalls before start, took keen hold, towards rear, headway and raced in second after 2f, lost second over 1f out, soon weakened quickly

33/1

4th

6

(4)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Ashtanga

8st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

raced in second, lost second over 2f out, short of room and switched left under 2f out, soon no impression

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to her connections' 7f and 1m (Listed) 2yo winner Kawida; looked very green at Beverley (8.5f, good; fourth of six) on debut and should be a lot wiser for that run; improvement likely.
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1st

6

(9)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Windsor

Khinjani

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Out of the money in Listed grade last time; very consistent at a suitable level and gained a due win at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) three starts ago; solid back down in class.

9/2

9th

11

(10)

20th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

15:45 Yarmouth

Khinjani

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Steadily progressive filly for whom conditions are unlikely to pose a problem; latest defeat at Newbury came in a Class 4 handicap so she's got her work cut out in this line-up.

40/1

2nd

4

(8)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Newbury

Khinjani

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Runner-up over C&D (good) last month and won five-runner handicap at Haydock (10.4f, good to soft) next time; this looks a better race than last time but she's up just 2lb and has a progressive profile.

9/2

20/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in well-contested conditions race at Newbury (7f, good) last month, having been easy to back; however, may do better in this maiden event with the experience under her belt.
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8th

3

(1)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

22-race maiden who failed to beat a rival home following a two-month break at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) 15 days ago; others preferred.

66/1

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Exposed maiden; neither run back from her summer break points to her being the answer this time.

33/1

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Ciara Storm

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Exposed maiden; neither run back from her summer break points to her being the answer this time.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer whose dam and grandam were successful middle-distance handicappers for her owner-breeder; with that in mind, she looks one for 1m2f-1m4f handicaps at a later date.
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7th

8

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Dance Time

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: David Loughnane

6-19 on AW but 0-10 on turf; none of her turf form matches this mark and her second here last September was on heavy going; blinkered latest; while moving back up from 1m4f should help, others have more pressing claims.

8/1

9th

11

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Dance Time

9st 6lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Loughnane

6-19 on AW but 0-9 on turf; came second here (1m6f, heavy) in September but returns to turf on a 5lb higher mark, and still has something to prove on this surface; sports first-time blinkers.

16/1

5th

7

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Dance Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Loughnane

Mainly consistent on the AW and was only around half a length behind Shrimp Shady when fourth of eight at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last month, but she finished last of 14 in this race last year which does leave her with a bit to prove.

10/1

OUR TIP
5th
2 (12)
Atwater Nine

33/1

Form: 69

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts on AW, showing some promise at Wolverhampton then well held at Kempton; from a family that has served her owners well but may be more interesting in handicaps after this.
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7

(4)

29th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Doncaster

Atwater Nine

9st 3lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Ed Dunlop

led, pushed along and joined 2f out, soon ridden and headed, keeping on when looked to go wrong inside final furlong, soon eased and pulled up

5/1

5th

2

(12)

12th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:20 Nottingham

Atwater Nine

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Dunlop

towards rear, some headway 3f out, shaken up over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on final furlong

33/1

6th
11 (8)
Shazam

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000euros yearling; Almanzor half-sister to five winners, notably Shalamba (Listed-placed 9.5f/1m2f); dam French 1m2f Group 1 winner; major stable; interesting newcomer.
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4

(6)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shazam

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won her first two handicaps earlier this year (1m2f, good to firm) and was twice runner-up afterwards; below par in a Class 2 handicap at Newmarket last time but can be forgiven that; AW defeats came in novice events.

5/2

6th

9

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Shazam

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won in May/June in her first two handicaps (1m2f, good to firm) and she's been a good second on two of her last three starts (1m4f/11.4f, good); further improvement is needed now up in grade but that's possible.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hawkbill half-sister to 5f-7f winner Tai Sing Yeh (including 2yo) and Qatar 6f-1m2f winner Tijan; refused to enter stalls at Kempton last month on intended debut (200-1 at the time).
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4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

10th

4

(10)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Cherryhawk

9st 10lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Nikki Evans

In good form this time last year when winning over C&D (soft) but her career has gone south since, including over hurdles this year; just 1lb higher than for the win but revival desperately needed.

33/1

4th

5

2nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:15 Ludlow

Cherryhawk

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Won on the Flat last spring but was badly out of form in that sphere in the autumn and struggled (albeit on heavy ground) on hurdling debut at Chepstow in January.

66/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingston Hill half-sister to 6f-1m2f GB AW/Australia winner Van Dyke; from a family that her owners have done well with; wears hood on debut; check the betting.
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6th

7

(4)

16th Aug 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Ffos Las

Hill Filly

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

Lightly raced filly but she's not progressed and was out the back on her handicap debut at Leicester (1m2f, good) last month; took a strong hold in that race but she needs to do much better on this drop back in trip; tongue-tie added.

12/1

9th

10

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Leicester

Hill Filly

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Hughie Morrison

Hooded all three starts; well behind the reopposing Paradise Row at Chelmsford on latest but she does appeal as one who could go on to better things in handicaps.

10/1

Form: 59

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 7f on fast ground, staying on for fifth at Newmarket then soundly beaten at Salisbury; latter effort tempers enthusiasm and handicaps may be more suitable after this.
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1

(6)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Keep Me Stable

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been running well since March and she's won at Musselburgh (1m/7f, good) in her last three starts; up another 4lb but she's a strong traveller who still looks feasibly treated and is a big player again in her bid for a four-timer.

5/2

7

(8)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

17:00 Musselburgh

Keep Me Stable

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Linda Perratt

Has been running well since March and always looked the most likely winner over C&D three weeks ago (good); fair shout off 4lb higher provided the ground doesn't soften up too much.

11/4

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished only sixth of seven in Newcastle maiden (7f, AW) last month, running to an ordinary RPR; started at 50-1 for that race and looks the type to do better in handicaps later on.
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8th

1

(6)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:17 Beverley

Weigh Anchor

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

dwelt start, in touch with leaders halfway

12/1

8th

7

(9)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Weigh Anchor

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders

10/1

6th

6

15th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Fakenham

Weigh Anchor

10st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Thrice second on the Flat last year at up to 1m4f (soft, good) and again when last seen over hurdles (good), finding no extra close home; could well be the wind surgery helps her realise more of her undoubted potential, as well it needs to given a stiff opening mark.

2/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
18,000gns yearling; sister to 1m4f AW winner Lubinka, half-sister to winners Albert Camus (1m2f-1m4f) and Paulownia (7f 2yo); stable has modest strike-rate with 2yos; best watched.
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10th

12

(1)

4th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 6

15:15 Thirsk

Blaker

9st 0lb

J: Graham Lee

T: John Mackie

Offered little in two runs as a juvenile and it's been the same story this season, last of nine in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap ten days ago; cheekpieces are reached for now.

50/1

9th

10

(1)

25th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blaker

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: John Mackie

prominent

50/1

9th

5

(8)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Blaker

8st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Mackie

towards rear on inner

100/1

Form: 2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred filly, by Fastnet Rock out of an Oaks third; duly showed promise at Newcastle (1m, AW) on debut, staying on for second without proving a match for odds-on winner; shortlisted.
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4th

2

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:50 Goodwood

Dubai Crystal

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Boughey

in touch with leaders

11/2

7th

4

(8)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Dubai Crystal

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: George Boughey

towards rear

50/1

7th

2

(7)

24th Mar 2024

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Dubai Crystal

10st 12lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Boughey

Has sound claims on her 1m2f form (including on soft) for Karl Burke and dam's side suggests this new trip will suit; sold for 50,000gns since last run; not fully exposed; interesting.

5/2

Non-runners

Dubai Crystal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.40
Straight Forecast £10.73
Trifecta £29.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ashtanga

The Times:

Khinjani

Daily Mirror:

Dubai Crystal

RP Ratings:

Ashtanga

POSTDATA:

Ashtanga

Telegraph:

Ashtanga

The Guardian:

Ashtanga

Daily Mail:

Ashtanga

Daily Express:

Ashtanga

The Sun:

Ashtanga

The Star:

Ashtanga

Daily Record:

Ashtanga