December 16 / 18.45 Kempton (AW)

18.45

Standard To Slow

Unibet Support Safe Gambling EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Unibet Support Safe Gambling EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal of Alyssa, a 1m4f-1m6f winner (including the Group 2 Park Hill; RPR 105) from the owner's flagship family; stable can ready a newcomer and she's of obvious interest on paper.
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1

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Albany

10st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced 5yo who won on good to soft and heavy in previous campaigns and hit top form again when pipped in a 1m4f York handicap on good ground on latest start; dropping back in trip poses something of a question but otherwise she looks set for a big run.

5/1

Form: 4

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Stable's newcomers often better for a run and, with that in mind, this one was quite a short price for debut here in October (7f); she travelled strongly through that race but just lacked a bit of pace at a crucial stage before finishing off very strongly; 1m looks sure to suit and she is open to considerable improvement.
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5th

10

(2)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Alice Knyvet

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

No problem with the step up to 1m2f last time and in fact looked as though tonight's extra furlong would suit; remains open to improvement and goes on the shortlist under William Buick.

5/1

3rd

6

(7)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:15 Salisbury

Alice Knyvet

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, rallied inside final furlong, went third towards finish, not pace to challenge

3/1

1st

8

(2)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:02 Leicester

Alice Knyvet

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Five-race maiden who is the least exposed contender; went close in Bath handicap (1m, good; wore hood/tongue-tie) six weeks ago, almost collaring a rival who received a well-judged ride from the front; respected, assuming the removal of headgear doesn't have negative effect.

7/2

Form: 08

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Down the field in two 7f turf runs this summer, recording a fair RPR despite finishing eighth of ten runners at Salisbury on the second occasion; can do better but perhaps when handicapping; stable also runs Albany.
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6th

3

(5)

16th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bright Side Girl

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Was supported ahead of her debut in a Newbury maiden last summer but blew out; has done no better in two starts since and the market will be a useful guide now upped from 7f on handicap debut.

6/1

9th

2

(1)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Bright Side Girl

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

There's potential in her pedigree and she's in good hands to progress, but she was soundly beaten on turf in July/September on her first two starts and has to take a sizeable step forward here.

14/1

Form: 7

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
125-1 for her debut at Nottingham (1m, soft) in October where she was unable to make any real impact; others have stronger claims today.
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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

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 1m Listed winner Twist 'N' Shake (RPR 109); dam a 1m-1m2f winner (including Listed; RPR 107); lots to like on paper and jockey bookings suggest she is the Gosden first string.
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6

(2)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Free Lovin

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

Down the field, beaten 17l, in 1m novice event at Kempton eight weeks ago having been easy to back; in excellent hands but may be one for handicaps later on; stable has a stronger chance with Brightly.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 7f winner (RPR 92), herself from an excellent family; top yard farms these races but Sapphire Seas is the mount of William Buick and may be the first string.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
$300,000 yearling; half-sister to middle-distance winner Fox Vardy (RPR 99); dam a 1m 2yo winner (87), herself from a strong family; one of two newcomers for the Gosdens.
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3rd

13

(2)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Midsummer Dance

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Six-race maiden; has made the frame on all three runs since joining Harry Eustace, fourth of 14 at Southwell (1m3f) on latest; Kaiya Fraser claims a handy 5lb today; each-way claims.

8/1

4th

1

(8)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Midsummer Dance

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Five-race maiden who has shown some promise in two handicaps for this yard, most recently when a 3l third of 12 at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) last month; half-sister to a useful 11.4f/1m4f winner and she's in the mix at this new trip.

8/1

3rd

10

(7)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

15:50 Yarmouth

Midsummer Dance

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

in touch with leaders

12/1

Abandoned

Form: 7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
66-1 and couldn't land a blow when seventh of 11 over C&D on her debut four weeks ago; should know more today but improvement is required.
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11th

8

(9)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year, most recently over 8.6f here nine days ago; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Olympic Quest

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Out of sorts on both turf and AW this year; gained her only win over C&D and she should appreciate the return to Tapeta but she has enough to prove for now.

16/1

14

(12)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Olympic Quest

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Sole win (28 races) was on AW in January 2024 and she has not finished closer than fifth in her nine runs this year; uninspiring record here.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel half-sister to 1m/8.6f AW winner Symbol Of Light (RPR 103); dam a 7f-1m winner (including Listed; 103); William Buick rides and she's of obvious interest for yard with a 37% strike-rate with their 2yos in 2022.
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4th

6

(14)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sapphire Seas

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Charlie Appleby

Won four in a row last year, the first two on Polytrack/Tapeta and the last in Listed company on turf; has rather regressed in three starts since returning in February and was around 9l behind Madame Ambassador in a Group 3 at Haydock (1m4f, good) 20 days ago; needs the hood to help her turn things around; stable also runs Shining Jewel.

7/1

9th

10

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Sapphire Seas

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Charlie Appleby

took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders

6/1

4th

6

(3)

16th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:15 York

Sapphire Seas

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Unraced on softer than good; free-going sort who won four in a row in Britain, the last of which was a 1m2f Yarmouth Listed race in good style in September, with Infinite Cosmos beaten about 3l; 8-15 when second in Meydan Group 2 (1m1f) this February and it wasn't up with the Yarmouth form, but she could still prove a force at this level.

4/1

Abandoned

Form: 79

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two runs over shorter, including on last month's stable debut; can't be recommended.
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14

29th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

13:30 Chepstow

Scarlet

10st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Peter & Michael Bowen

Poor Flat maiden who struggled when 100-1 for recent hurdle debut at Plumpton; makes no appeal here.

66/1

Abandoned

Form: 84

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field on Newmarket debut in September but offered more when fourth of 14 over C&D four weeks ago, keeping on despite meeting some traffic in the straight; capable of better but such progress will be needed.
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2

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Scenic

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Progressive last year, with Listed win at York's Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm), and after reappearing with a Listed second at Goodwood (1m4f, good) she went one better in the Group 3 Bronte Cup at York (1m6f, good); vulnerable if Estrange is at the top of her game but she's the stand-out danger.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Scenic

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Peak performance when impressive winner of Listed race at the York Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm) last August but she ran respectably in 14.5f Group 2 next time and when second in a 1m4f Listed race (ahead of Sueno and Allonsy) on reappearance; one of the top contenders on form.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

31st May 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Scenic

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Peak performance when impressive winner of Listed race at the York Ebor meeting (1m4f, good to firm) last August but she ran respectably in 14.5f Group 2 next time and when second in a 1m4f Listed race (ahead of Sueno and Allonsy) on reappearance; one of the top contenders on form.

3/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 7f 2yo/1m winner Hidden Steps (RPR 89); dam a 2m1f winner (75), herself a half-sister to 1m Group 2 winner Passing Glance; should have a future but likely it will be in the longer term.
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6th

6

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

Truncated 2024 season featured wins over 1m2f/1m3f on turf/AW; may be sharper with Kempton reappearance under her belt but this distance looks inadequate.

8/1

6th

5

(3)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

towards rear

7/2

6th

5

(3)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Storm Valley

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Matt Crawley

took keen hold, towards rear, dropped to last after 2f

7/2

Form: 9

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Too green to do herself justice at Lingfield on her debut 16 days ago (1m) but she did keep on quite nicely under a hand ride in the straight and should do much better in time.
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1st

4

(4)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

15:25 Musselburgh

Tulekya

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Delivered on promise shown on AW when beating three rivals on handicap/turf debut at Doncaster (1m, soft; first-time cheekpieces) in April and ran at least as well when keeping-on third at Newmarket (1m, good) the following month; absent since a lesser effort in June but may still have potential.

5/1

6th

7

(2)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Tulekya

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

13/2

3rd

6

(9)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newmarket

Tulekya

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has nearly 3l to find with Star Guest on their previous encounter (off level weights) and it was a weak-looking four-runner handicap in which she justified favouritism at Doncaster (1m, soft; first-time cheekpieces); some tail-swishing didn't go unnoticed and remains to be seen how she'll progress.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to winners Finely Tuned (1m3f-1m4f; RPR 92) and Top Turn (Sweden 1m3f-1m4f); dam 7f-1m2f winner (including US Grade 3; RPR 107); stable enjoyed a good year with 2yos; the betting should provide clues.
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8th

4

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Twirling

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Nicky Henderson

Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); flopped on hurdling/stable debut for Nicky Henderson in July but had wind surgery afterwards and there was some encouragement to be gleaned from her fifth at Ascot (1m, good to soft) 19 days ago; that could be a run to build on and her sole start at 1m2f was inconclusive; not at all ruled out.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ascot

Twirling

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nicky Henderson

Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); bitterly disappointing in a novice hurdle on debut for Nicky Henderson but unwise to read too much into that and she's had wind surgery in the meantime.

16/1

8

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:00 Uttoxeter

Twirling

10st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Very useful on the Flat for the Crisfords and a respectable sixth in a 1m Newmarket handicap in October; switched to a top jumps stable for hurdling career and could easily be too good for these if taking to it, providing the stays.

Evs

Verdict

There are some very interesting newcomers on show in this maiden with Sapphire Seas, Free Lovin’, Twirling and Albany all making plenty of paper appeal. ALICE KNYVET left the impression she could take a huge step forward when fourth over 7f here on her debut though and she can put that experience to good use.[Paul Smith]

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Sapphire Seas

SPOTLIGHT:

Alice Knyvet

Telegraph:

Magical Skies

The Guardian:

Scenic

The Times:

Sapphire Seas

Daily Mail:

Sapphire Seas

Daily Mirror:

Sapphire Seas

The Sun:

Sapphire Seas

Daily Record:

Sapphire Seas

RP Ratings:

Alice Knyvet

POSTDATA:

Alice Knyvet

D Express:

Alice Knyvet

The Star:

Alice Knyvet