April 21 / 16.55 Newbury

16.55

Soft

Bridget Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Newcomers’ Race) (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Bridget Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Newcomers’ Race) (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.88
  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late foal; fourth foal; half-sister to 7.5f-1m2f winner Mujtaba (RPR 118); dam dual South African 1m Group 1 winner (stayed 1m2f; 104) out of Chilean 1,000 Guineas winner; from powerful stable, she needs a close look.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

3

(6)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Fakhama

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Lightly raced 4yo, improved when third of nine in Listed race at York (1m2f, good to firm) in July; flopped behind High Spirited at Salisbury (9-2) on latest start, however, and still needs major overall improvement.

25/1

8th

2

(3)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

Fakhama

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Didn't have compelling form claims ahead of contesting a Listed race at York last month (1m2f, good to firm) but she recorded a career-best effort in finishing third; didn't quite last home that day but this might not be so strongly run; respected.

6/1

3rd

2

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:50 York

Fakhama

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: William Haggas

Down the field in Kensington Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot and others have stronger form; however, this 4yo remains lightly raced and her half-brother Mujtaba has shown his best form over 1m2f for these top connections, so she's a possible improver now up in trip; not discounted.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 1m-1m2f winner (including US Listed; RPR 100), half-sister to 10.4f Group 3 winner Teodoro and Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Altruistic out of 9.5f winning half-sister to a US Grade 1 winner; interesting to see what the market says.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(9)

8th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Mother Margaret

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

slowly away, in rear, headway and prominent after 1f

6/1

4th

13

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:15 Windsor

Mother Margaret

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Both outings over 7f, front-running second at Newbury (soft) in April then only fourth after a tardy start at Wolverhampton (AW) in June; one of the main contenders on debut form and is bred to stay 1m; possibilities back on turf.

3/1

4th

10

(7)

5th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mother Margaret

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Out of a well-related 1m-1m2f winner (including US Listed; RPR 100); 2-1 favourite at Newbury (7f, soft) in April and she gave it a good shot from the front before before finishing runner-up behind her main market rival; just about sets the standard on that promising debut effort and she's a big player on this switch to AW.

15/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late foal; third foal; sister to 6f winner Light Refrain (including Group 3; RPR 111), half-sister to 7f AW winner Distant Light (84); dam 7f 2yo winner (98), sister to useful 6f-1m winner Sea Shanty out of 7f Listed winner; interesting newcomer from a major stable which won the big newcomers race at Newmarket on Thursday.
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6th

2

(1)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:40 Nottingham

Gentle Light

9st 10lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

chased clear leader, weakened 2f out

7/1

8th

5

(4)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Gentle Light

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Well related; fair form in maidens when third of six at Newbury (7f, soft) and sixth of 13 at Windsor (1m, good to firm) a month later; place chance on that and these are early days.

11/2

6th

5

(3)

22nd May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 2

19:05 Windsor

Gentle Light

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Well related and looks sure to improve on her third at Newbury (7f, soft) where she showed inexperience before and during the race; saw that out on the front foot and her smart sister Light Refrain ran her best race on good ground.

100/30

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000euros foal, 140,000euros yearling; third foal; half-sister to 5f winner Peerless (RPR 88); unraced dam closely related to 1m Listed winner Dont Dili Dali and Listed-placed winners Balducci (7f-1m) and Ada River (1m) out of Italian Oaks third; has had wind surgery; others look more striking.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

(8)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Close second in a 6f course classified last month but not in the same form at Southwell twice since, taking her record to 2-39; Liam Bailey in form but others are still preferred

12/1

11th

6

(12)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner two years ago but that remains her last success; close second at this level at Newcastle last month (6f) but faded into sixth over C&D a fortnight ago; capable of a prominent showing.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won a C&D fillies' handicap in March 2024; hasn't won since, but was a creditable second in a 6f classified at Newcastle last week; has an each-way chance back up in trip.

6/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; sister to French 10.5f AW/1m4f turf winner My Lyka (RPR 92); dam 1m AW 2yo winner (76), sister to two fairly useful winners, out of half-sister to Oaks fourth Sueboog; probably best watched this time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marisitta

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Still a maiden and lacks consistency to boot; chance of belatedly opening her account largely depends on how well she responds to first-time hood.

20/1

7th

10

(9)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marisitta

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: John O’Shea

20-race maiden who was a well-held fourth on her C&D reappearance 17 days ago; should be sharper this time but she's hard to predict and others are more convincing; 1lb out of the weights.

16/1

4th

5

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marisitta

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Ran with credit a few times on turf last year, but is 0-19 and hasn't been seen in over six months; probably best watched.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to winners Fighting Temeraire (6f-7f; RPR 98), Burning Question (7f/1m; 98), Hot Chestnut (1m; 78) and Thomas Equinas (7f AW; 61); dam unraced sister to 1m2f Listed winner Scottish Stage out of 1m2f winner; on debut, others are a bit more likely.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:40 Southwell (AW)

Cracking Filly

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

12-race maiden; has shown signs of promise on a couple of occasions, including when second at Chelmsford two runs ago (1m2f); well beaten over same C&D last time.

12/1

10th

9

(6)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:40 Southwell (AW)

Cracking Filly

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

12-race maiden; has shown signs of promise on a couple of occasions, including when second at Chelmsford two runs ago (1m2f); well beaten over same C&D last time.

12/1

11th

12

(9)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Cracking Filly

9st 2lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Dean Ivory

Regressive maiden; has shown ability over this C&D but she'll have to raise her game if she's to win this.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns yearling; 6th foal; half-sister to winners Windstormblack (Italy/Hong Kong 5f-6f, including 2yo Group 3; RPR 112), Treaty Of Dingle (8.6f AW 2yo/1m1f; 70) and Josepenko (Italy 7f-1m); dam 5f AW winner (stayed 7f; 71), half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Intrepid Jack; trainer had a 3yo debut winner at 12-1 on Monday.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Azahara Palace

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

A fair 1m4f scorer for Hughie Morrison who showed winning hurdling form over the winter for her current yard; not out of things back in this sphere with a visor added.

10/1

8

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Azahara Palace

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

She's run reasonably well, albeit without seriously threatening, in her first two handicap hurdles (2m1f/2m, soft/good to soft); won five times on the Flat (at up to 1m4f) and she could have more to offer in this code, but it remains to be seen whether she'll stay this far.

20/1

7th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Azahara Palace

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Five-time Flat winner (including on good ground) who won at Hexham (2m, heavy) in December on second hurdle start; 6l second of 14 behind improving winner on handicap hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last month and could still be capable of better in this code in view of her Flat form.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
120,000gns yearling; first foal; dam unraced half-sister to numerous winners including Recharge (1m Group 3) and Grove Ferry (1m4f Group 3) out of 10.5f Group 1 winner Rebelline; may be one for later.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(7)

13th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Just A Notion

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

Showed some ability all starts but probably best form came when sixth of seven in novice at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on second occasion, so it may not be the most solid; checked over 1f out at Yarmouth latest; interesting if backed for this handicap debut and she is bred to get at least 1m.

9/1

7th

8

(4)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:50 Yarmouth

Just A Notion

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

Respectable fifth of 15 on last month's Redcar debut (6f, good to soft) and probably bettered that performance when sixth of seven in fairly good race at Haydock (7f, good to firm) last month but others have stronger claims here.

33/1

6th

4

(3)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Haydock

Just A Notion

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Made a somewhat encouraging debut at Redcar (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago, finishing fifth of 15; however, the bare form leaves her with a lot to find in this better race.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns foal, 52,000gns yearling; 7th foal; half-sister to four winners, notably Al Tariq (5f-7f, including UAE dirt Group 3; RPR 111) and Lehaim (5f-5.5f; 107); dam well beaten in 6f-6.5f claimers, out of half-sister to Middle Park winner Minardi; ridden by 7lb claimer on debut.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Valtellina

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Harry Eustace

in touch with leaders, ran on inside final furlong, went second towards finish, nearest finish

9/2

3rd

1

(3)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

Valtellina

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry Eustace

Sprung a 66-1 surprise at Kempton last October (7f, AW); placed in four of her five runs this season and although this shorter trip asks a new question of her, she's one to take seriously again.

11/2

2nd

1

(1)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield

Valtellina

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Kempton winner who has run well to finish placed there (7f) in her last two starts; still unexposed on turf but she was only eighth of ten at Leicester in May and has a bit to prove back in this sphere.

2/1

Non-runners

Azahara Palace, Just A Notion

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.20
Straight Forecast £7.71
Trifecta £12.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fakhama

POSTDATA:

Gentle Light

The Guardian:

Valtellina

The Times:

Gentle Light

Telegraph:

Gentle Light

D Express:

Gentle Light

Daily Mirror:

Gentle Light

NEWMARKET:

Fakhama

Daily Mail:

Fakhama

The Sun:

Fakhama

The Star:

Fakhama

Daily Record:

Fakhama