May 13 / 14.05 Ascot

14.05

Soft

Peroni Nastro Azzurro EBF Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Peroni Nastro Azzurro EBF Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.40
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 3-4963

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner; respectable third to the reopposing Belhaven and Sly Madam at Nottingham (extended 1m, soft) but faded a bit after looking a threat over 1f out and her peak RPRs have been achieved at 7f.
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8th

2

(2)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Farhh To Shy

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Won off 1lb higher at York (7f, good to soft) last July but she's 0-9 since and has form figures of 006707 this season; handles most ground but she needs a major revival back in a Class 4 event.

8/1

7th

3

(11)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Farhh To Shy

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Margarson

in rear

8/1

24th

12

(2)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Farhh To Shy

9st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Strong traveller who has winning form over C&D; hit the front briefly inside the final 1f when close sixth of 19 to Villanova Queen in this race (round 1m) last year; operating a little below her best this season but her mark has edged back down as a result.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 951-91 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Firmly back on the up with a clearcut defeat of the reopposing Sly Madam at Nottingham (extended 1m, soft) 11 days ago, her fourth win in her last seven starts; 7lb rise demands more but no surprise were she to find it.
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9th

10

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Belhaven

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

never better than midfield, outpaced under 2f out

33/1

9th

10

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Belhaven

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

never better than midfield, outpaced under 2f out

33/1

13th

2

(15)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 3f 214y

15:25 Naas

Belhaven

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Traffic problems on latest start when beaten 7.75l into fourth in a Listed heat at Galway (1m4f, yielding); previously finished 1.75l behind Ameerat Jumaira in a 1m4f Curragh handicap and is 9lb better off now; every chance of turning that form around on these terms; claims.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 2018-6 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2021 and also second here on good to soft (hasn't raced on softer) last September; cheekpieces on first time (retained), ran as well as could be expected in the face of a stiff task in Kempton Listed race on reappearance; 5lb higher than when winning at Newmarket last autumn.
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10th

3

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:15 Newmarket

Dont Tell Claire

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Wasn't at her best behind some of these at Ascot a fortnight ago in a race in which she had previously finished first and second; blinkers now replaced by cheekpieces, in which she was second off 1lb higher in one of the handicaps at Royal Ascot.

14/1

8th

5

(10)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Ascot

Dont Tell Claire

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Reliable here over the years, winning this race in 2021 (good to firm) and runner-up 12 months ago (good to soft); another stout effort when second of 19 in the Kensington Palace in June and surprising if she isn't involved again.

7/1

5th

1

(1)

17th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dont Tell Claire

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Tapeta winner (at Newcastle) who has been running well since headgear was applied, especially when placed in her last three starts on turf; three of her last four outings on the AW have been in Listed company so she should find this a bit easier, but she still has plenty on against the 3yos.

7/2

Form: 213-

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
7f Newmarket novice winner (good) last May; third in a warm 1m Kempton novice when next seen in September; testing ground an unknown now handicapping after a further eight months off but she should have more to offer after only three starts.
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4th

2

(3)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

19:15 Goodwood

One Morning

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

took keen hold, held up in last

5/1

10th

3

(14)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:40 Ascot

One Morning

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

Low-mileage 4yo who recovered from slow start to take creditable fourth behind Farhh To Shy and Belhaven over C&D (soft; also suited by good) on seasonal/handicap debut in May; ran as though something was amiss a fortnight ago but has possibilities if first-time tongue-tie aids a return to form.

20/1

5th

1

(1)

1st Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket (July)

One Morning

10st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Michael Bell

Lightly raced; successful in maiden on the other course here (7f, good) in May 2022; performed well at Ascot (1m, soft; close fourth) seven weeks ago on handicap/seasonal debut; may have further progress in her; possibilities off same mark.

4/1

20/1

Form: 9-0162 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won nicely at Windsor (1m, soft) last month and bounced straight back from a lesser run at Brighton when chasing home Belhaven at Nottingham (soft) 11 days ago; meets Harry Eustace's filly on 7lb better terms now.
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7th

2

(5)

15th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Sly Madam

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

Recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; respectable third on similar surface at this course (1m1f) most recently; has slipped back to an attractive mark and enters calculations.

10/1

3rd

8

(6)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Sly Madam

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Similar type to Junkanoo, having recorded a clearcut success on soft going at Windsor (1m) in the spring; not disgraced over 1m1f three starts back; on a workable mark and looks one to consider.

9/1

4th

1

(9)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Sandown

Sly Madam

10st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 42-1

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Promise in two runs on AW for Charlie Appleby last spring and made light of a 12-month absence when striking in novice company at Leicester (7f, heavy) on yard debut 29 days ago; the second, third and fourth have boosted that form since so an opening mark of 80 could prove lenient.
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5th

2

(4)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:10 Salisbury

Timeless Melody

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Raced only four times and still unexposed; won at Leicester (7f, heavy) on stable/seasonal debut; beaten favourite in Ascot handicap (1m, soft) since but shaped as if this longer trip will suit; remains of interest.

7/2

6th

8

(2)

13th May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Ascot

Timeless Melody

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Promise in two runs on AW for Charlie Appleby last spring and made light of a 12-month absence when striking in novice company at Leicester (7f, heavy) on yard debut 29 days ago; the second, third and fourth have boosted that form since so an opening mark of 80 could prove lenient.

11/4

1st

2

(8)

14th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Leicester

Timeless Melody

9st 11lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

towards rear

13/8

Form: 2221 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
All four starts on AW, finishing runner-up three times in maiden/novice company before getting off the mark on 1m Southwell handicap debut 39 days ago; could easily have more to offer but hard to know whether she'll cope with the forecast slow ground now switching to the turf.
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1st

3

(7)

25th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket

Mountain Song

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Record on AW reads 2221, the win gained at Southwell (1m) on handicap debut; has not transferred that form to turf in two attempts, both at Ascot on slow ground; something to prove on return from a break.

6/1

6th

4

(1)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:40 Ascot

Mountain Song

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

Came good with clearcut success on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in April; behind three of today's rivals when seventh of 11 over C&D (soft) on turf debut the following month but remains unexposed and might be seen to better effect if the ground is less testing today.

8/1

7th

10

(5)

13th May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Ascot

Mountain Song

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Appleby

All four starts on AW, finishing runner-up three times in maiden/novice company before getting off the mark on 1m Southwell handicap debut 39 days ago; could easily have more to offer but hard to know whether she'll cope with the forecast slow ground now switching to the turf.

4/1

18/1

Form: 1346-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut at Ffos Las last summer and improved when reaching the frame at Group level on her next two outings (7f, good/good to soft); below that level when well held in Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, heavy) on reappearance; tackles 1m for the first time now switching to handicap company.
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6th

3

(2)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Mottisfont

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Dropped a long way in the weights this season but she's basically been disappointing and a visor hasn't really helped matters on her last three starts; encouragement for AW in pedigree but others appeal more, for all this is a drop in class.

16/1

12th

16

(20)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Mottisfont

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hughie Morrison

Highly tried after winning 2yo debut (about 7f); not yet found her level in handicaps at 1m and 6f, dropping 9lb in four runs (visored last twice, as today); may well do better over this trip but still looks up against it.

40/1

9th

7

(11)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:35 Goodwood

Mottisfont

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Highly tried since her debut win last summer and she has come up short; didn't look a natural sprinter dropped to 6f at Newmarket 11 days ago (visored for the first time, retained) and this may not present enough of a stamina test.

14/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 1/13- D BF

Last run: 301 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won 1m novices (AW/good turf) on first two starts six months apart; improved again when third on Newbury handicap debut (1m, good to firm) last July and that form has been franked by the first two; her ability to handle going softer than good has to be taken on trust but it's likely this lightly raced 4yo has bigger performances in her.
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15th

11

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Julia Augusta

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Third at Epsom on return was a lot better than either of her subsequent efforts and she's only ever won two novice events, the latest in June 2022; some stiff tasks, admittedly, but others have more pressing claims.

33/1

7th

7

(9)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Julia Augusta

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Capable of useful form; didn't fare badly in Royal Ascot handicap most recently considering two things were against her (partially shod, poorly drawn); however, chance of ending a three-year losing spell depends on whether the first-time tongue-tie works a treat.

12/1

10th

5

(4)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Julia Augusta

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Largely found it tough at Listed/Group level on joining David O'Meara last summer but made a promising return to action with her sights lowered when keeping on for third in 8.5f Epsom handicap (good to soft) on Oaks day; should be competitive from an unchanged mark.

16/1

Form: 28230-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Useful performer at up to 1m for Joseph O'Brien in Ireland; acts on soft; much depends on whether she'll be in peak form for new stable after 202 days off.
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10th

6

(10)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Perfect Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield after 2f

10/1

6th

3

(3)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Perfect Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

prominent, lost position 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

7/2

Form: 43-8

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars filly who made the frame in 1m contests at Doncaster (soft) and Kempton (AW) last autumn; failed to stay 1m2f on soft-ground Newbury reappearance, weakening after leading until over 2f out; retains potential now handicapping back over shorter; interesting runner.
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1st

8

(7)

29th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

17:25 Haydock

Beccara Rose

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has run well in two of her three handicaps and she justified favouritism back in a maiden over 1m at Kempton (AW; second won since); would appear to have little room to manoeuvre off this mark but is effective with give underfoot and running better than most; respected.

3/1

1st

2

(1)

8th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Beccara Rose

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

0-6 but she's been generally progressive and has recorded RPRs in the 80s in her last two runs (handicaps); ran well for a long way when third at Sandown (1m2f) last time and that was after a strong-finishing fourth over C&D in June; this is competitive back in a maiden but she's respected for in-form yard.

9/2

3rd

8

(8)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

19:15 Sandown

Beccara Rose

9st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Charlie Fellowes

Promise when making the frame in 1m maiden/novice events on soft turf and AW last autumn; her first two efforts this term were a little disappointing but she got her career back on track when fourth in 1m Kempton handicap two months ago; the way she kept on from the rear on that occasion suggests this return to 1m2f should suit; retains potential.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £173.30
Straight Forecast £151.83
Tricast £1797.79
Trifecta £2244.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Timeless Melody

Daily Mail:

Belhaven

LAMBOURN:

Don't Tell Claire

The Star:

Beccara Rose

TOPSPEED:

Farhh To Shy

RP RATINGS:

Timeless Melody

POSTDATA:

Timeless Melody

NEWMARKET:

Timeless Melody

The Times:

Timeless Melody

Telegraph:

Timeless Melody

The Guardian:

Timeless Melody

The Sun:

Timeless Melody

Daily Record:

Timeless Melody

Daily Mirror:

Belhaven

D Express:

Don't Tell Claire