October 28 / 14.40 Newmarket

14.40

Soft

Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Bosra Sham’ Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £22967.55
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF ‘Bosra Sham’ Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 14323 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won her debut at the Curragh in May (6f, yielding; unraced on softer) and has acquitted herself admirably in some tough races since, more recently finishing third in the Group 2 Lowther Stakes at York (6f, good) in August; this Irish raider holds leading form claims.
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14th

15

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Matilda Picotte

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Kieran P Cotter

raced far side, midfield

16/1

2nd

2

(4)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:30 Tipperary

Matilda Picotte

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Kieran P Cotter

set fast pace, soon clear, ridden and reduced lead over 1f out, headed towards finish

2/1

8th

11

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Matilda Picotte

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Smart 2yo who took a while to progress as a 3yo, but ended 2023 on a high, winning a 7f Group 3 at Doncaster and Group 2 Challenge Stakes (both 7f); below best but not disgraced from bad draw in Group 2 at Riyadh in February when last seen; drop in trip and quicker ground unlikely to play to her strengths here.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 14368 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won in good style on debut at York (6f, good) in May and ran well in defeat in Group races the next twice (6f, good to firm); she's of interest on that form and 7f seems to have stretched her the last twice, but better could still have been expected each time.
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9th

11

(10)

6th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Newmarket

Queen Olly

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Below par in the Nell Gwyn returned to 7f on stable/seasonal debut; record of 1432 over 6f includes Group/Listed efforts (the last one over C&D); tongue-tie now applied; has good claims back down in distance.

9/1

8th

12

(14)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Queen Olly

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

Impressed on debut at York last May and some good runs in defeat in Group and Listed races subsequently; however, her limitations may again be exposed on stable debut (has left David Loughnane; remains in same ownership).

12/1

2nd

10

(4)

28th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket

Queen Olly

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: David Loughnane

raced far side, prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went second post, 1st of 3 in group

9/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 145227 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two Group 3 races last month (6f, AW/good), beaten just a neck at Ayr on the second occasion; failed to settle and faded when mid-division in Group 3 here (7f, good) three weeks ago, and she's a key player now back down in trip if handling the conditions (unraced on slow ground).
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4th

8

(11)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Believing

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

In foal to Frankel; sold to new owners for 3,000,000gns last December and broke her Group 1 duck with Meydan success (6f) on reappearance; didn't live up to market expectations returned to 5f at Royal Ascot, albeit not ideally drawn; normally consistent and made the frame in several top sprints prior to her Dubai performance; likely to rebound.

9/1

14

(1)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Believing

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

Very reliable mare who stood a tough 2024 season with fortitude, regularly on the premises in the top sprints, including when fourth, having every chance, in this one (the first of two runs at the meeting); she achieved more when going down only narrowly from a poor draw in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to firm) in August; sold for 3,000,000gns in December; returned to action with a Group 1 win at Meydan (6f) in April and she looks set for another big run at the top level.

9/2

2nd

13

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Believing

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: George Boughey

raced far side, midfield, headway inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, ran on well towards finish

7/2

Form: 517

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Built on the promise of her debut fifth at Ripon (6f, good to soft) when winning at Southwell (5f, AW) later in August; beaten just under 3l when seventh of 12 in Group 3 at Ayr (6f, good) six weeks ago and that performance can be upgraded as she was denied a clear run, and perhaps her high draw was a negative too; interesting for trainer who won this two years ago.
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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

16/1

Form: 3201 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Went close in summer on first two starts and bounced back from Sandown flop to win a 6f novice at Yarmouth last Tuesday (good to soft; unraced on softer); did it readily but others have greater substance to their form and Saffie Osborne can't claim her usual 3lb.
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9th

7

(1)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Aunt Violet

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

keen to post

20/1

5th

2

(5)

28th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket

Aunt Violet

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

dwelt start, in touch with leaders towards far side, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced and beaten, 2nd of 3 in group

16/1

1st

1

(6)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:25 Yarmouth

Aunt Violet

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

raced freely, prominent, pushed along and headway against near rail 2f out, ridden when switched left 1f out, hung left but led final 110yds, readily (trainer's rep could offer no explanation for the improved form shown)

9/4

Form: 621140 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth in Group 3 at Salisbury last month (6f, good to firm; All The Time second) and holds each-way claims on that form, but she has to bounce back from a disappointing run in a 7f Group 3 here three weeks ago, when stamina shouldn't have been an issue; unraced on slow ground.
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7th

4

(7)

15th May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:05 Windsor

Immortal Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Below par when well beaten in Group 3/Listed races at Newmarket on final two runs last term, including sole run on good to soft; resumed with last of 13 when 33-1 in handicap there last month but this is a lesser race.

14/1

14th

5

(4)

20th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Immortal Beauty

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

Below par when well beaten in Group 3/Listed races here on final two runs last term (including her sole run on slow ground); however, a break may have helped and she's on a competitive mark judged on last year's best efforts, including a close fourth in a 6f fillies' Group 3; not written off.

10/1

6th

5

(7)

28th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket

Immortal Beauty

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, raced near side, ridden and hung right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7 in group

12/1

6/1

Form: 105120 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Unraced on slow ground and disappointing in 6f Group 3 at Ayr six weeks ago; however, she's had a break since and is firmly in calculations judged on her near-miss in a 6f Group 3 at Salisbury earlier last month.
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No Results Found

11/2

Form: 21 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising second on debut at Kempton (6f, AW) last month and went one better at Haydock (6f, heavy) a fortnight ago; this assignment is much more demanding but she did it readily last time and is in good hands to continue to progress; respected.
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2nd

1

(3)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:35 Haydock

Diamond Vega

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a heavy-ground 6f 2yo novice here last October and she was back on the scoresheet at Catterick (7f, good to soft) last month in her second handicap; did it nicely and she may well take a 6lb rise in her stride.

6/4

1st

2

(5)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:22 Catterick

Diamond Vega

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

in touch with leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left but kept on well final 110yds, readily

11/4

5th

6

(5)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Diamond Vega

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

Has work to do with impressive Pinafore on 6f AW form in the autumn and although she came on plenty when winning at Haydock next time (6f, heavy) she needs to be right on her game to win this on belated return (withdrawn after upset in stalls on intended reappearance).

14/1

Form: 91 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left July's debut run (7f, good to firm) miles behind when making all at 80-1 at Yarmouth (6f, good) last month; didn't have much to spare and has plenty to find in this company, but this 160,000gns yearling is a half-sister to two Listed winners (both effective on slow ground) and she should have more to offer; not discounted.
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6th

4

(4)

24th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Haydock

Premiere Beauty

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins, but latest was in Class 5 handicap and she was down the field in Listed race at Newmarket this month; hard to fancy.

66/1

6th

4

(4)

24th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Haydock

Premiere Beauty

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

in rear, weakened and detached 2f out

66/1

8th

4

(8)

4th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Premiere Beauty

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stuart Williams

Came from off pace to win Kempton handicap in January but has taken backward steps in her three runs since; probably just as good on turf, but up markedly in grade here and has plenty to find; usual hood is left off.

40/1

Form: 221 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Went close on first two starts (6f, good/good to firm) before easily making all at 2-9 in Pontefract maiden (6f, good) last month; takes a leap in grade here and others have achieved more, but her pedigree provides optimism regarding further improvement and this track should suit her prominent style.
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4th

1

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Kitai

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

led narrowly, headed over 1f out, edged right 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

4th

1

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Kitai

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Appleby

led narrowly, headed over 1f out, edged right 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.70
Straight Forecast £44.32
Trifecta £213.70

Selections

Daily Mail:

Diamond Vega

The Guardian:

Believing

TOPSPEED:

Matilda Picotte

SPOTLIGHT:

Marine Wave

Telegraph:

Kitai

LAMBOURN:

Aunt Violet

POSTDATA:

All The Time

The Star:

Diamond Vega

Daily Record:

Diamond Vega

RP Ratings:

Marine Wave

D Express:

Believing

Daily Mirror:

Believing

The Times:

Matilda Picotte

The Sun:

Matilda Picotte