December 12 / 12.12 Lingfield (AW)

12.12

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BetUK Over 40,000 Streamed Races Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Horses Which No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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BetUK Over 40,000 Streamed Races Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Horses Which No More Than 3 Runs) (GBB)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather:

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 68

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Beaten under 8l in maidens (at about 6f) at Newbury and Newmarket so she has ability and has undergone wind surgery since last seen in June; respected.
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10th

4

(5)

11th May 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Lost her way for Dean Ivory last backend and has struggled in two runs for two yards this spring; would be a surprise winner.

100/1

7th

2

(13)

27th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

11st 2lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Stephanie Cassidy

All four wins when trained by Dean Ivory; finished last of 12 at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) on her sole start for Clare Hobson last month; headgear removed for stable debut; hard to make a case for.

50/1

12th

8

(3)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Molly Valentine

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Clare Hobson

C&D win last April came off a 4lb lower mark (blinkered first time); ended her time with Dean Ivory quietly though and ridden by an inexperienced amateur on this stable debut.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
At only 13-2 she appeared to perform beneath expectations at Newbury (6.5f) in October but soft ground could have been a factor; better expected.
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6th

5

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Vasilissa

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hannon

Successful twice over 7f on AW this spring; disappointing in two starts back on turf, taking record in this sphere to 0-4; percentage call is to oppose her.

16/1

8th

2

(3)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Goodwood

Vasilissa

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Richard Hannon

Didn't get the best of runs when well behind Al Motasim at Haydock and could yet build on her recent improvement on the AW; not discounted.

8/1

8th

3

(4)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Vasilissa

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Has looked an improved filly with 7f wins at Kempton on last two AW attempts; had an excuse (clipped heels, nearly lost jockey 2f out) on turf in between; enters calculations back in this sphere.

15/8

50/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 86

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in 6f novices at Windsor and Chelmsford; stable may have a better chance with Molly Valentine.
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1st

6

(9)

5th Oct 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Selinas Star

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dean Ivory

Still looking for her first win after ten attempts but she has been placed on five occasions, including over C&D in first-time blinkers three weeks ago; a repeat of that latest effort will see her bang there in this field.

9/2

2nd

6

(12)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Selinas Star

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Dean Ivory

Chased home Enchanted Night at Yarmouth in July (5f, good to soft); not progressed in two runs since and blinkers are now reached for.

14/1

5th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2023

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0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Selinas Star

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Creditable third of six on C&D handicap debut in January but better form at 6f on Lingfield AW next time; the way she's been running over 5f on turf recently suggests others may have the legs of her round here.

11/2

Form: 4

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£55,000 yearling; only 2l away when fourth of 11 at Windsor (5f) in April and there were subsequent winners around her; her second run has been a long time in coming but she's of interest.
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5th

6

(4)

25th Mar 2023

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0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Samba Lady

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Ran as well as she ever has when second of eight at Southwell last month, her first attempt at this trip; hit with a 2lb rise for that effort but there could be more to come.

7/2

2nd

1

(2)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Samba Lady

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Loughnane

Showed a useful level of form in a novice and maiden event in December; no progress in two sprint handicaps this year but dropped 4lb for her troubles; some encouragement for this new trip on breeding.

6/1

5th

2

(4)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Samba Lady

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Loughnane

Bred to be sharp and showed plenty of speed when a close third in 6f Wolverhampton novice just after Christmas; failed to improve for a switch to handicap company at Chelmsford (5f) 11 days ago but it's still very early in her career.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 9

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Easy to back (10-1) and dropped out to finish last over this trip at Newcastle ten days ago; in good hands but best watched for now.
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7th

8

(1)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Heartlander

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear, weakened and eased over 1f out

50/1

7th

8

(1)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Heartlander

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Ewan Whillans

dwelt start, in rear, weakened and eased over 1f out

50/1

7th

8

(7)

17th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Heartlander

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
£20,000 yearling; second foal of a 1m-1m1f winner in Italy; this trip looks on the sharp side on pedigree but market can guide.
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10th

11

(8)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:54 Ayr

Must Catch Up

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Paul Robson

Out of the frame in all six starts (first three for Marcus Tregoning) and big improvement needed, even at this level.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:10 Ripon

Must Catch Up

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Robson

Not devoid of promise in a couple of starts when with Marcus Tregoning but has gone backwards in both starts this year.

25/1

5th

5

(6)

26th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Catterick

Must Catch Up

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Robson

Failed to build on the minor promise of her debut in two further starts for Marcus Tregoning; never seriously involved on debut for this trainer at Newcastle (7f, AW) latest; drops 3lb.

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Outpaced at the business end and finished ninth of ten at Newcastle (7f) in October; perhaps one for further down the line.
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3rd

3

(3)

11th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Secret Contact

9st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

raced in second

5/2

2nd

1

(1)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Secret Contact

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Has improved since switched to handicaps last month, finishing second of seven at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) and fourth of eight at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta), on both occasions shaping as though an even stiffer test would suit; down in grade and makes plenty of appeal.

3/1

4th

6

(4)

14th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Secret Contact

9st 1lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: David Simcock

Made a promising handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f) last week, finishing nicely for second and improving on her 6f/7f efforts; gives the strong impression this even longer distance will be right up her street; open to further progress; respected off same mark.

11/4

Form: 5

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of five at Ascot in May (5f; 4-1) but she wasn't beaten too far after racing freely; it was later reported that she bled from the nose; now hooded and could well step up, despite wide draw.
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7

(8)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

12:12 Lingfield (AW)

Shikhova

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Last of five at Ascot in May (5f; 4-1) but she wasn't beaten too far after racing freely; it was later reported that she bled from the nose; now hooded and could well step up, despite wide draw.

9/4

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Payout
Exacta £24.40
Straight Forecast £20.08
Trifecta £235.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shikhova

The Guardian:

Samba Lady

RP Ratings:

Molly Valentine

Telegraph:

Must Catch Up

The Times:

Shikhova

Daily Mirror:

Shikhova

Daily Record:

Shikhova

Daily Mail:

Samba Lady

D Express:

Samba Lady

The Star:

Samba Lady

POSTDATA:

Molly Valentine

The Sun:

Molly Valentine