February 21 / 19.00 Southwell (AW)

19.00

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talkSPORT Powered By Fans Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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talkSPORT Powered By Fans Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £16.40
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 2-6

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debut effort at Thirsk last summer (5f, good to soft) was full of promise; off the track for six months prior to her return at Newcastle 26 days ago, where she weakened tamely in the closing stages having been weak in the betting; too soon to write her off given that debut promise and she could be sharper with the Newcastle spin behind her.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(1)

11th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Pontefract

Amy Santiago

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

11/2

6th

7

(5)

8th Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Amy Santiago

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear

7/1

1st

5

(10)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Amy Santiago

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Debut effort at Thirsk last summer (5f, good to soft) was full of promise; off the track for six months prior to her return at Newcastle 26 days ago, where she weakened tamely in the closing stages having been weak in the betting; too soon to write her off given that debut promise and she could be sharper with the Newcastle spin behind her.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on steadily in the closing stages having suffered a wide trip on her debut at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (7f); open to improvement but such progress will be required.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

2

(5)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Yarmouth

Class Member

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: George Boughey

Had been knocking on the door before holding on well to open account at Leicester (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; 3lb rise demands a bit more here but further progress is possible; well beaten the only previous time cheekpieces were used but that was over 8.3f on soft ground.

5/2

1st

1

(2)

17th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Leicester

Class Member

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Seven-race maiden but she found improvement on her drop to 5f when a close second of five at Chepstow (good to firm) last week; nudged up 2lb but she pulled clear of the third last time and should have more to offer at this trip; respected.

9/4

2nd

2

(5)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:55 Chepstow

Class Member

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: George Boughey

in touch with leaders

3/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 035-2

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Bred in the purple but she hasn't looked one of the stable stars in her four starts, running creditably but without improving when dropped to 6f at Wolverhampton six weeks ago; drawn wide and vulnerable for win purposes once again.
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4th

7

(3)

3rd May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Medici Chapel

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Leads or races prominently; kept to novice/maiden company in sprints, despite a (declining) mark on last four runs, and proving consistent but not progressive; has C&D form but remains to be seen how well treated she is now handicapping in first-time tongue-tie.

5/1

4th

7

(2)

5th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:30 Nottingham

Medici Chapel

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Well held on turf debut last October, but no reason on breeding why she won't prove effective on the surface; progression stagnated during her winter campaign and she's the most exposed here, if less so at 5f.

4/1

3rd

6

(4)

7th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Medici Chapel

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Beaten at Wolverhampton (6f, fillies' novice) by a subsequent winner on penultimate start and didn't appear to get home (after holding every chance at the furlong pole) over that same trip here subsequently; possesses the pace to cope with dropping back to 5f; should be seriously involved.

7/2

4th
4 (2)
Elvenia

15/8

Form: 17-

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Newcastle last May (5f) before finishing seventh of 16, beaten under 5l, in the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot one month later; passed tiring rivals in the closing stages there having been outpaced from halfway but it was still a fine run in the context of today's race; more to come but doubt an eight-month absence was in the script after Ascot.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(5)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:35 Goodwood

Elvenia

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

raced centre

16/1

4th

1

(1)

22nd Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:00 Haydock

Elvenia

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Missed the second half of 2022 and has run poorly in two starts back, getting turned over at a short price on Tapeta in February before being beaten a long way at Epsom in June; is down 2lb but can't be recommended.

8/1

8th

8

(6)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:10 Epsom

Elvenia

8st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Has run just twice since winning on debut at Newcastle (5f, AW) last May, finishing mid-division at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) then only fourth in a Southwell novice (6f, AW) on her return in February; has bundles to find today but so did stablemate Hi Royal when runner-up at 125-1 in the 2,000 Guineas, and it will be no surprise to see a much improved performance.

25/1

20/1

Form: 45

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown some promise in two Tapeta runs (5f and 7f) this year but she will need improvement for the new trip if she is to come out on top.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

10

(7)

21st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Goldcasing

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has shown some promise in two Tapeta runs (5f and 7f) this year but she will need improvement for the new trip if she is to come out on top.

20/1

5th

8

(2)

9th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

Goldcasing

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Unable to land a telling blow in a 5f maiden at Wolverhampton last month; upped 2f in trip and she's open to improvement.

12/1

4th

5

(3)

16th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Goldcasing

8st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Half-sister to Fast Attack who won on 2yo debut; dam won second time out as a 3yo and first time out as 4yo; yard's newcomers are quite capable of making a winning start and the market is often a useful guide.

7/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a blow in a 7f fillies' novice at Chelmsford last August; can do better at some point but her pedigree doesn't suggest dropping to 6f will be beneficial.
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1st

5

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Newbury

Bletchley Storm

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Baker

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, headway over 7f out

14/1

6th

4

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:54 Goodwood

Bletchley Storm

10st 12lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: George Baker

Non-stayer over 1m4f last time; respectable 1m2f form otherwise for current yard, notably a success at Brighton and close third at Sandown; possibilities back down in distance, for last year's winning trainer/jockey combination.

11/2

6th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Bletchley Storm

9st 5lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: George Baker

Three wins this year, the most recent here (1m2f) last month on debut for new stable; good third at Sandown (1m2f) last time; likely player provided she's as effective back at 1m4f (second attempt).

4/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sold unraced out of Owen Burrows' yard for 19,000gns in November; half-sister to three winners, notably Japanese Group 3 scorer Woman's Heart; dam a 6f winner in Japan; one of three runners for George Boughey.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

11th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

20:30 Brighton

Morboka

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

Handicap newcomers from this yard can show marked improvement but she was easy to back at Lingfield (5f AW; 22-1) and finished only fifth of eight; now tongue tied.

6/1

5th

5

(5)

6th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Morboka

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

towards rear

7/1

5th

4

(8)

26th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:55 Pontefract

Morboka

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Boughey

Limitations exposed on both starts and looks more one for handicaps further down the line.

20/1

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40,000gns foal, 95,000gns yearling; second foal of an unraced half-sister to useful 6f AW winner Dream Dubai; respected newcomer for a top yard whose recent runners have been going very well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Ex-Richard Fahey; seven-time AW winner, including two over C&D early last year; off the mark for current trainer at Wolverhampton last time (1m6f; form fair); up 2lb; should go well again.

3/1

1st

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubellite

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Three-time course winner, including one over C&D; runner-up to a progressive rival at Southwell (1m6f) on her stable debut in March and was a bit better than the bare result here over 1m4f 17 days ago having been short of room at a crucial stage; back up in trip.

9/4

4th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rubellite

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

6-38, the bulk of them for Stella Barclay; with Richard Fahey for some of 2025, winning over 1m4f here (3lb lower) last September; runner-up to progressive rival at Southwell (1m6f) latest on debut for this trainer; a possible.

3/1

100/1

Form: 5-9

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Offered little in two AW runs nine months apart.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(7)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bessah

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Little solid form and the new, longer trip isn't enough to tempt.

66/1

10th

6

(7)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Bessah

9st 5lb

J: Archie Young

T: Alan Brown

Poor form in four starts, beaten 25l when an 80-1 shot for her handicap debut in March; hard to recommend.

66/1

14th

11

(12)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

Bessah

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

Well beaten in three AW runs since making her belated debut last April; low-grade handicaps over this trip may see her in a better light but she has enough to prove.

33/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam a useful sprinter (AW and Group 3 winner; RPR 111), herself a half-sister to the smart sprinter Hoof It (123); enough appeal on paper to warrant a market.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

5

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Margot Robbie

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

led, headed and prominent after 1f, disputing second 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, soon no impression

100/30

3rd

5

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Margot Robbie

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

led, headed and prominent after 1f, disputing second 1f out, short of room and switched right inside final furlong, soon no impression

100/30

1st

4

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Margot Robbie

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Close second at Southwell three weeks ago on her first attempt at 7f (cheekpieces first time, retained); that form isn't working out though and others appeal more for win purposes.

9/4

Form: 5-

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80-1 and finished tailed off in a five-runner novice at Newcastle nine weeks ago (7f).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(7)

28th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ladys Surprise

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

dwelt start, always towards rear

66/1

9th

5

(11)

16th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Ladys Surprise

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

took keen hold, disputed lead on outer, lost position under 3f out

100/1

5th

2

(1)

28th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Ladys Surprise

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Huge prices and well beaten in Tapeta novices at Newcastle (7f) and here (6f); hard to fancy.

100/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000euros yearling but resold for 6,000gns this month; dam a maiden half-sister to a couple of useful winners in France; one of three runners for the stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(7)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Covertly

8st 6lb

J: Franny Norton

T: George Boughey

Not finished within 9l of the winner in five starts over 6f-1m2f on turf/AW; cheekpieces will need to make a big difference.

20/1

9th

14

(3)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Covertly

9st 0lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: George Boughey

prominent, led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

6th

12

(6)

1st May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:18 Bath

Covertly

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

slowly into stride

7/2

Form: 7

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
250-1 for her recent debut at Newcastle (6f) where she ran to just a modest level; one for the longer-term.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

1

(3)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Beast Of Burden

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ronald Thompson

Unexposed 4yo who improved on previous efforts when making a successful handicap debut with a tongue-tie fitted at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in May; twice well held since, but the step up to 1m proved too much at that track last month and she makes plenty of appeal back at this trip down in grade.

5/2

8th

6

(2)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Beast Of Burden

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ronald Thompson

Lightly raced 4yo who got off the mark in a 6f handicap here (tongue-tie added) in May and was reported to have been unsuited by the track at Hamilton last time; now steps up to 1m but her dam was placed over middle distances and she still has untapped potential; in the mix back on AW.

8/1

11

(12)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Newcastle (AW)

Beast Of Burden

9st 5lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ronald Thompson

Said to be unsuited by the track at Hamilton last week, and tonight should tell us more as to whether the 6lb rise for her previous C&D success over Macho Pride is as fair as it first appeared.

Form: 5

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Offered something to build on when fifth of nine at Kempton four weeks ago (7f); drawn widest though and perhaps one for further down the line.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(5)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cabaret Show

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tom Ward

0-6 and yet to be placed; however, showed some promise at Chelmsford the last twice and gives the impression there may be a bigger effort in her; not without hope.

16/1

7th

2

(5)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Cabaret Show

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tom Ward

Only a modest fifth to Nemorum over C&D 12 days ago, taking record to 0-5; however, may still prove capable of better, being a 3yo filly who retains low mileage.

9/1

5th

3

(7)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Cabaret Show

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Ward

in rear, some headway when not clear run over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

12/1

Non-runners

Cabaret Show

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £78.50
Straight Forecast £70.85
Trifecta £321.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Elvenia

POSTDATA:

Medici Chapel

Daily Mirror:

Class Member

NEWMARKET:

Medici Chapel

Daily Record:

Medici Chapel

The Times:

Elvenia

Telegraph:

Elvenia

The Guardian:

Elvenia

Daily Mail:

Elvenia

D Express:

Elvenia

The Sun:

Elvenia

The Star:

Class Member