April 30 / 16.45 Musselburgh

16.45

Good

Sky Bet Sunday Series Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 1m 0f 2y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Sky Bet Sunday Series Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2-21 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on first two starts (7f/1m, AW) before easily winning a maiden at Newcastle (1m, AW) last month; her stable continues in fine form and this unexposed 3yo brings potential to this handicap debut; she's one to consider.
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1st

10

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Elim

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Solid and largely progressive form in defeat in 2024, including placed in Doncaster Group 3 and Ascot Listed race over 7f on soft last autumn; firmly in the mix on those efforts but she hasn't been seen for a year.

11/2

3rd

1

(12)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Elim

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Yet to win in 2024 but her form is solid and progressive; excellent second of 11 in Group 3 at Doncaster (7f, soft; Queen Of Mougins a nose back in third) three weeks ago when a well-backed favourite; major player.

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Elim

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Improvement is needed but this lightly raced 4yo is progressive; third in Listed race at Pontefract (1m, soft) in July then did well to finish fourth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) having been denied a clear run when making headway from the rear; could have more to offer; interesting.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 7-5651

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a win when back on turf and up in trip at Redcar (1m2f, soft) recently; the way she travelled provides optimism the drop back to 1m will be okay, and she won on fast ground last year; respected.
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1st

4

(5)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

20:25 Musselburgh

Iatos Angel

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Keith Dalgleish

slowly into stride, held up in last

5/1

4th

8

(11)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

15:40 Musselburgh

Iatos Angel

8st 8lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Keith Dalgleish

midfield, pushed along and headway over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong

10/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 22233-

Last run: 241 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
0-7 last year but ran really well to be placed on her final five starts and can be bang there if reappearing in similar form; has first run for Karl Burke having left Richard Fahey (remains in same ownership).
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3rd

8

(1)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Ana Gold

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Ready winner of a Class 4 fillies' handicap at Beverley last month (8.5f, good to soft), her second run for Karl Burke; less good on soft last time; others are more appealing.

12/1

5th

5

(1)

22nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newbury

Ana Gold

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Mostly consistent in handicaps without winning one for previous yard; well held on debut for this one but she won quite takingly at Beverley (1m, good to soft) 14 days ago, albeit at a lesser level; up 4lb to career-high mark and this will test her new-found improvement.

10/1

1st

2

(8)

8th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

16:02 Beverley

Ana Gold

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

raced slightly wide, raced in fourth, shaken up and headway up the centre 2f out, soon went second, pushed along to lead 1f out, ridden out final 110yds, won going away

6/1

4th
8 (10)

9/2

Form: 6413-2 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won Thirsk novice (7f, good) last September on third start and close third in Newmarket handicap (7f, good) next time; reappeared with close second at Southwell (1m, AW) a fortnight and this 3yo is open to further improvement for her top trainer, who is 7-13 here in the last five seasons.
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16/1

Form: -13R64 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February and good fourth there (1m, AW) last time; ran well on turf as recently as last June but she's 1-15 on grass as opposed to 4-19 on AW; refused to race three outings ago.
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0

11

(6)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Vindobala

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Sam England

Has refused to race three times this year, twice at this track including behind several of these rivals on latest appearance (favourite); she was in a good mood when winning over C&D three days before that but there's no guarantee she'll be in the same frame of mind.

7/1

0

5

(8)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

15:40 Newcastle (AW)

Vindobala

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Has refused to race a couple of times this year and has had other moments at the stalls, but she was in a good mood when winning over C&D on Tuesday; holds leading claims under penalty if in the same frame of mind.

5/1

1st

4

(11)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Vindobala

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Four-time course winner including in this race last year for another trainer; has refused to race on a couple of occasions, but 2lb below her last winning mark and ran even better than it may have looked when fourth of 11 back here (7f) last month; comes with risks attached, but capable if things fall right.

6/1

Form: 81640- D

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 1m last season (good to firm/good to soft) and might not be far away if fully tuned up on this reappearance, but she may need to drop a few pounds in the weights before she wins again.
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6th

2

(2)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Celtic Empress

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Heather Main

Still 1lb lower than when last successful and ran with credit when fourth of ten at Goodwood (1m, soft) nine days ago; well beaten in one previous go on the AW (at Kempton) so she does have a bit to prove.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Celtic Empress

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Best effort this term when third at Chepstow (1m, good to soft) on penultimate start; exposed mare but is handicapped to go well, having won off 1lb higher here in August 2022; creditable fourth in this race last year.

14/1

Form: 10340-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Hasn't progressed since winning for James Tate on her debut last July (7f, good to firm) but her stable debut fourth here (7f, good to soft) last October was pretty encouraging as she suffered a troubled passage before keeping on; now 3lb lower and she's an interesting contender.
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9th

7

(4)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Floral Splendour

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Adrian Nicholls

Beaten 13 times since her winning debut for James Tate in July 2022; dropping down the weights but others look safer.

20/1

9th

2

(11)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Floral Splendour

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Adrian Nicholls

It's now 12 starts since her last win and she beat only two in C&D handicap 19 days ago on her first run since leaving Iain Jardine; needs to take a big step forward for her new yard.

20/1

10th

7

(6)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Floral Splendour

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Adrian Nicholls

3lb lower than wen second of eight at Beverley (7f, good to firm) in June, but hasn't beaten many in four subsequent starts; needs the change of stable to help bring about a resurgence.

20/1

Form: 53482- CD

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
She was kept to 7f last season but she's a three-time winner over this C&D (the latest in September 2021) and last season ended with a solid second here; she can go well fresh and is respected on her return.
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14th

11

(1)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Gometra Ginty

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield

40/1

9th

12

29th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 30y

13:10 Punchestown

Gometra Ginty

11st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Prolific flat winner in Britain at 7f/1m on decent ground (rated 56); bought for 7,000gns at Newmarket Summer Sale and hurdling debut here on ground likely on the soft side so best watched.

33/1

Form: 844-2

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Built on last year's good-ground promise when upped in trip and runner-up on this month's handicap and seasonal debut at Southwell (1m, AW); in good hands to continue to progress and this 3yo is on the shortlist.
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2nd

4

(5)

1st Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:10 Epsom

Chealamy

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Ferguson

Record is 1-10, the win gained at Newbury (1m, good) in June; came up short in Racing League event most recently; has the ability to go well off this mark, provided she takes to first-time headgear.

8/1

8th

2

(10)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

18:30 Windsor

Chealamy

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: James Ferguson

towards rear

10/1

10th
11 (6)
Elladora

16/1

Form: 823-21

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Did well last autumn when these cheekpieces went on and she won at Southwell (7f, AW) three weeks ago; has won twice on turf and this trip may be within range, but her stamina isn't guaranteed (unraced beyond 7f) and she's going from a 0-55 into a 0-80, so could find things tough.
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9th

11

(4)

30th May 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Carlisle

Elladora

9st 11lb

J: Mr Ryan Price

T: Micky Hammond

Has winning form on soft/heavy, but losing run up to 14 and drops to 5f for the first time since her debut; opposable from out of the weights.

16/1

7th

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Elladora

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

taken down early and walked to post, prominent

13/2

7th

6

(4)

23rd May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:50 Catterick

Elladora

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

taken down early and walked to post

13/2

Form: 451413 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Progressive on AW this spring with two front-running wins (1m), and she was a solid third of six at Lingfield (1m, AW) on Wednesday; can make another bold bid if the return to turf isn't an issue (soundly beaten on her sole grass run on soft ground on her debut in 2021).
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6th

2

(1)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Kempton (AW)

Wadacre Grace

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

C&D scorer but she came in a below-par fifth of 12 in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap 16 days ago; she could bounce back though with Oisin Murphy now up.

4/1

8

(13)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wadacre Grace

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Handy sort who has gained all six wins over 7f/1m on the AW; back off her last winning mark and probably needed her Kempton return 12 days ago after 405 days off, but she will need plenty to go right from the outside stall.

12/1

12

(8)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Wadacre Grace

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Charlie Johnston

All six wins have been on AW including over C&D; only 1lb higher than for her last success but she returns after 405 days off and this is competitive on her comeback; down the list.

20/1

25/1

Form: 50298- C

Last run: 202 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
5f course winner who won four times last year (5f-6f) and is now 2lb lower than when a good second over 7f at Newmarket last September; however, she's unproven over today's trip and may need this comeback outing.
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8th

3

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Only 12th at Ayr (6f) two runs back but running well otherwise and came from behind off a strong pace to win here last night over 5f; has the penalty but as big a worry is that she's 0-7 beyond 6f.

5/1

1st

4

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:18 Musselburgh

Sound Of Iona

9st 6lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

in touch with leaders, switched right 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £13.67
Tricast £91.30
Trifecta £81.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mystic Pearl

RP Ratings:

Iato's Angel

Telegraph:

Elim

The Times:

Chealamy

The Star:

Ana Gold

Daily Mirror:

Celtic Empress

TOPSPEED:

Sound Of Iona

D Express:

Elim

The Guardian:

Chealamy

NEWMARKET:

Mystic Pearl

The Sun:

Mystic Pearl

Daily Record:

Mystic Pearl

POSTDATA:

Iato's Angel

THE NORTH:

Iato's Angel