May 13 / 15.00 Lingfield (AW)

15.00

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Fitzdares Oaks Trial Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £25866
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Fitzdares Oaks Trial Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 31

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ribblesdale entry; close third on debut at Wolverhampton and justified 6-5 favouritism in maiden at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 12 days later in February, gradually reeling in a pretty useful stablemate; respected from top yard, with this trip promising to yield further progress.
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7th

4

(5)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:30 Epsom

Eternal Hope

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

bit short of room soon after start, towards rear of midfield

12/1

1st

4

(4)

13th May 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Eternal Hope

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Ribblesdale entry; close third on debut at Wolverhampton and justified 6-5 favouritism in maiden at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 12 days later in February, gradually reeling in a pretty useful stablemate; respected from top yard, with this trip promising to yield further progress.

4/1

OUR TIP

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 15-3

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Plentiful big-race entries; comfortable maiden winner on last September's debut at Cork (1m, soft to heavy); disappointing 5-4 favourite in Group 3 one month later but she reappeared with a better effort at same level when third of eight at Saint-Cloud (10.5f, soft) six weeks ago; should stay and surely has more to give.
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6th

2

(6)

22nd Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Be Happy

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: A P O’Brien

Won a Cork maiden on debut and running well in defeat since, finishing third in a Saint-Cloud Group 3 prior to a Listed second in Lingfield's Oaks trial; that form has been knocked since though and she has plenty to find.

20/1

1

(6)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:30 Epsom

Be Happy

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Comfortable maiden win at Cork (1m, soft to heavy) on the first of two runs as 2yo; placed this season in Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (10.5f, soft; just behind Sea Of Roses) and Oaks Trial at Lingfield (1m4f, AW); 6-5 favourite in the latter and always prominent but Eternal Hope headed her 1f out and went on; there should be a very different rhythm to this race and she should still be open to improvement.

33/1

2nd

1

(7)

13th May 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Be Happy

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Plentiful big-race entries; comfortable maiden winner on last September's debut at Cork (1m, soft to heavy); disappointing 5-4 favourite in Group 3 one month later but she reappeared with a better effort at same level when third of eight at Saint-Cloud (10.5f, soft) six weeks ago; should stay and surely has more to give.

15/8

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 11258-

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Ribblesdale entry; won first two starts, one on Kempton Polytrack; second in 7f Listed race at Newbury is among the best form in this, but that was before backward steps in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster and Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket; the dam's three best progeny were all stayers.
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8

(7)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 75y

Class 3

19:30 Chester

Ferrari Queen

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

16th

5

(3)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Ferrari Queen

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Back on track when third in Lingfield Oaks Trial (1m4f, AW) on last month's reappearance; that performance, and her earlier form, suggests she's vulnerable today but she's unexposed at this trip and stable's 3yos are often worth a second look at this meeting; she's no forlorn hope each-way.

50/1

3rd

5

(5)

13th May 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Ferrari Queen

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

Ribblesdale entry; won first two starts, one on Kempton Polytrack; second in 7f Listed race at Newbury is among the best form in this, but that was before backward steps in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster and Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket; the dam's three best progeny were all stayers.

10/1

Form: 6-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Oaks and Ribblesdale entry; sixth of 14 in Kempton novice (1m, AW) in November on debut, keeping on from a difficult position; 14-1 again when tailed off in maiden at Newbury (1m2f, soft) three weeks ago; well bred but needs a transformation on the track.
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6th

10

(9)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:47 Lingfield (AW)

Ghara

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Off the mark when narrowly winning a Yarmouth maiden (11.5f, good to firm) in June; well held in Group 2 company the next twice, but wasn't beaten far when sixth of eight in a Listed race at Longchamp (1m6f, good to soft) in September; each-way claims for last year's winning stable.

8/1

8th

7

(5)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Ghara

8st 11lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: John & Thady Gosden

Fourth start when winning a Yarmouth maiden (11.4f, good to firm) in early June by a head; better form either side when fourth of nine in the Lingfield Oaks Trial (AW) and ninth of 17 in the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm); hooded first time and the extra 2f looks a plus but current form is not good enough to be a serious player at this level.

16/1

7/2

Form: 133-

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Big-race entries; won debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) by 9l; better form when third in Group 3 at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) and Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket (1m, good); not the most stoutly bred but she shapes as she will be suited by further than 1m and she brings the best form.
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11th

6

(12)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Bright Diamond

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Bang there 2f out before fading into a 12l fifth of nine in the Oaks at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) on penultimate start; last of nine when she tried cheekpieces back at 1m2f in good Newcastle Group 3 (AW) four weeks later; no headgear today but needs to improve.

20/1

9th

8

(8)

30th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

Bright Diamond

8st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, towards rear after 2f

11/1

5th

2

(3)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:30 Epsom

Bright Diamond

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders

40/1

Form: 751-1 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Sister to the yard's Creative Flair (smart) and Secret Victory (useful), who have not proved themselves beyond 1m2f; ended autumn campaign with a 1m win here; evens, asserted in grand style from over 1f out in handicap at Windsor (1m2f, soft) on return, suggesting she will stay and has further improvement in her, which is needed.
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2nd

9

(7)

5th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Sunset Point

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Quietly progressive in 1m4f handicaps and confirmed her liking for give underfoot when taking a competitive affair for fillies at Ascot 22 days ago; revised mark elevates her to this sort of level; respected.

5/1

1st

4

(1)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

16:00 Ascot

Sunset Point

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, hung left towards finish

9/2

2nd

7

(6)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Sunset Point

8st 13lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

towards rear of midfield

5/1

Form: 9-7

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ribblesdale and Irish Oaks entry; modest form at Newmarket (1m; for Roger Varian) last September and in maiden at Newbury (1m2f, soft) in April; capable of better in due course but this race looks a very tall order.
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7th

2

(11)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Climate Friendly

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: James Owen

Close fourth in this race (good to firm) was just about the pick of what she did last year for Jane Chapple-Hyam, going for home 4f out; ten months off, however, before tailed off behind Divina Grace for new yard (same owners); wore cheekpieces last three starts last term, now tries a visor.

25/1

9th

2

(4)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Climate Friendly

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, outpaced 3f out

12/1

Form: 713-

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Big-race entries; won novice on Kempton Polytrack (1m) last August on second start; 50-1 for Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in September and outpaced from halfway, but she stayed on well for third of eight; that was promising and she's by a strong stamina influence, so marked improvement over this sort of trip would be no surprise.
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6th

5

(6)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Goodwood

Perfect Prophet

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

1m winner at two; has largely come up well short in Listed/Group races over 1m4f this season (best RPR may flatter her); doesn't give the impression she's crying out for this longer distance.

14/1

9th

7

(11)

5th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Perfect Prophet

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Only run on good to soft (or softer) was when third in last season's 1m May Hill at Doncaster; no closer than fifth this season, latterly in a similar race over C&D two weeks ago; return to softer ground heightens interest but others appeal more.

12/1

66/1

Form: 8-4312 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has built up AW experience this year, improving her form in 1m4f handicaps last two starts but those were off marks in the 60s; mountain to climb.
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9th

1

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Fox Flame

10st 1lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

slightly awkward start, midfield

12/1

4

(6)

30th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

19:05 Southwell (AW)

Fox Flame

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Two of her five AW wins have been here; recent efforts haven't been her best but her mark has eased; hard to rule out.

9/2

9th

4

(9)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Fox Flame

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Five AW wins elsewhere, two in the spring, but has C&D form; holding her form and this is a lower grade than at Newcastle 18 days ago but she probably needs a bit extra off her current mark.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.90
Straight Forecast £5.34
Trifecta £43.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Eternal Hope

SPOTLIGHT:

Perfect Prophet

POSTDATA:

Be Happy

RP RATINGS:

Bright Diamond

Telegraph:

Eternal Hope

The Guardian:

Eternal Hope

D Express:

Eternal Hope

Daily Mirror:

Eternal Hope

Daily Record:

Eternal Hope

The Star:

Bright Diamond

TOPSPEED:

Perfect Prophet

The Times:

Perfect Prophet

Daily Mail:

Be Happy

The Sun:

Be Happy