June 10 / 14.05 Beverley

14.05

Good To Firm

Hilary Needler Trophy Fillies’ Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Hilary Needler Trophy Fillies’ Conditions Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
180,000gns yearling; bred to be useful and she made a promising debut when second to a very well-backed favourite at Newmarket (5f, good; 5-1) five weeks ago, finishing fast after meeting trouble; that looks the best form on offer here and she's the one to beat.
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5th

2

(9)

22nd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

15:42 Hamilton

Midnight Affair

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

ducked left start, took keen hold, prominent

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Midnight Affair

9st 1lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

slowly into stride, towards rear

10/1

7th

13

(2)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Midnight Affair

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Suited by good/firmer; 0-7 since winning last year's Hilary Needler at Beverley (5f); however, went close at Nottingham (6f) last week, returning to her best form; possibilities off the same mark provided she takes well to first-time headgear.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for £340,000 at the breeze-ups and made an encouraging start when a very close fourth of nine in Sandown novice (5f, good to soft; 15-2) last month, losing two places near finish; looks a useful prospect and commands major respect here.
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1st

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Group 3 winner in July 2024; campaigned mostly at Group 1 level since, making the frame on several occasions, most recently in the 2025 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) where she did well having met trouble; leading player back down in class.

7/4

17

(1)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has shown high-class 6f form in the last 12 months when placed in this event (behind Kind Of Blue), the Duke Of York Stakes (behind Inisherin), the Jubilee at Royal Ascot (behind Lazzat) and the Sprint Cup at Haydock (behind Big Mojo; hampered when making her effort); handles all types of ground; each-way possibilities once more.

10/1

12

(16)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Finished last in the July Cup last time but had an excuse as she reared when the stalls opened; close third in Group 1 British Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and reappeared with neck second in Group 2 Duke Of York (6f, good to firm) before third to Lazzat in Group 1 Jubilee at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm; beaten just over 3l); could be involved.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
135,000euros yearling; showed plenty of ability when second past the post at Thirsk (5f, good; 5-1) on debut, demoted to third after hanging and hampering a rival; could improve a fair bit and she's not ruled out, although being drawn on the wide outside may not be ideal.
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9th

11

(3)

18th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Tallulabelle

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: David O’Meara

Well held in the Queen Mary; beaten favourite at Sandown back down in grade, taking record to 0-4 and having no answer to Miaharris's finishing kick; opposed.

25/1

3rd

5

(4)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

18:35 Sandown

Tallulabelle

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: David O’Meara

All starts over 5f on good/firmer; placed in maiden at Thirsk and the Hilary Needler at Beverley prior to facing a stiff task at Royal Ascot where she was comfortably held; her first two efforts set the standard back down in class.

5/6

20th

26

(25)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Tallulabelle

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Third to Midnight Affair and Flora Of Bermuda at Beverley and, unlike those two, she enjoyed a trouble-free passage; vulnerable.

66/1

Form: 4114 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
More experienced than any of her rivals, gaining her second win in the Lily Agnes at Chester (5f, soft) in May and not disgraced when fourth in a French Listed race (5f, good; again raced up with the pace) last Sunday; others may have more potential but she should be thereabouts.
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1st

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Newmarket

Ziggys Phoenix

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Successful in 1m fillies' handicaps at this course in May and Goodwood in August; last two efforts suggests she remains in form but a career-best performance is needed off current mark.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Ziggys Phoenix

9st 11lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

No match for Asteverdi at Sandown in June but C&D winner (good to soft) in August and a solid third behind one who has since outgrown handicaps over 1m at Ascot in September; fairly exposed now but this lesser test might suit better; not far away.

7/1

Form: 3

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Over 3l behind Alfa Moonstone when third at Catterick (28-1) on debut, but she was drawn wide and the winner had the advantage of a previous run; fair bit of improvement required but that's not out of the question.
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9

(5)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

La Boo

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Bits of form that give her a squeak but she's disappointed the last twice; stable has stronger claims with So Grateful.

20/1

9

(5)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:35 Southwell (AW)

La Boo

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Bits of form that give her a squeak but she's disappointed the last twice; stable has stronger claims with So Grateful.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

15:30 Southwell (AW)

La Boo

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Michael & David Easterby

16-race maiden; fair effort over C&D last month but she couldn't back it up at Wolverhampton ten days ago; eyeshields left off this time.

14/1

50/1

Form: 4

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed something to build on when fourth of eight on debut at Newcastle (5f, AW), but refused to enter the stalls at York ten days later; hood on today which may have a positive effect, but has plenty to find on form.
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6th

12

(10)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Callianassa

8st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; back off the same mark as for that success, but she is 0-10 on turf and has never attempted this far before.

18/1

7th

4

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Callianassa

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Brian Ellison

All four wins have come over 7f/1m on the AW, the latest in February; return to this trip should suit, but she is 0-9 on turf and a few of the others make greater appeal.

8/1

5th

7

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:25 Newcastle (AW)

Callianassa

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Ellison

Her three course wins have come over a mile, the latest when beating Dosman (runs in the 3.00) in February; slightly disappointing here four weeks ago but she is back against her own sex and not handicapped out of things.

14/1

Form: 1

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off to the perfect start in six-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (6f, AW; 12-1) 16 days ago, making all in clearcut fashion; that form isn't easy to pin down but dropping back to 5f should be no inconvenience and she's worth her place in this higher grade.
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6th

4

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Never Fear

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Charlie Johnston

Seemingly back in good form when third over C&D in July but two very disappointing runs (8.6f/7f) have followed; dangerously well handicapped now but a very hard filly to predict; visor removed after one use.

12/1

10th

3

(9)

20th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Never Fear

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins on Tapeta last year including one over C&D; third of eight (again over C&D) last month, but failed to beat a rival over 8.6f back here last time; return to this trip should suit and 8lb below her last winning mark, but not quite sure what to expect; visor given a go.

9/1

13th

12

(6)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Never Fear

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Won three times on Tapeta last year including twice at this track (6f/7f); quiet after returning in April, but put up a better performance when third of eight back here (7f) last month; down another 1lb, but is still to fully convince over this far.

20/1

Form: 75

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held behind Midnight Affair at Newmarket on debut and then faced a stiff task when fifth of nine in Listed race at York (100-1; helped force pace) three weeks ago; several others have stronger claims on form.
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5th

9

(9)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Woo Woo

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Robert Cowell

prominent, switched left soon after start, went second after 1f

10/1

3rd

3

(8)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Woo Woo

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Robert Cowell

Well held in two starts since winning a Brighton maiden (6f, good) last month, albeit she was up against it when fifth of ten in the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy (6f, good; 100-1) last time; well held in only previous AW start over C&D in August so she does have something to prove.

11/1

5th

11

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

14:45 Redcar

Miss Woo Woo

8st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Robert Cowell

Sole success in eight starts came in a very winnable maiden over 6f at Brighton (good); well beaten in a C&D nursery since then and very much up against it in a race of this nature.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 81 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blew the start in the Lily Agnes at Chester on debut but showed what she was capable of when a ready front-running winner at Catterick (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; however, this is a sterner assignment and she'll need another surge of improvement to follow up.
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2

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Alfa Moonstone

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Won 5f Catterick maiden as a 2yo; has struggled in handicaps for more than a year but the drop to this grade could help and first-time cheekpieces may also assist.

10/1

5th

5

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Alfa Moonstone

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Much lower in the weights than when making the frame in her first three starts last year, but that's for a good reason with her form in four outings for this yard since last November decidedly moderate; look elsewhere.

16/1

12th

5

(8)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:20 Bath

Alfa Moonstone

9st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Big prices and well held in three runs for this stable since November; returns from four months off with enough to prove.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.70
Straight Forecast £4.53
Trifecta £71.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Midnight Affair

TOPSPEED:

Ziggy's Phoenix

The Times:

La Boo

The Guardian:

Flora Of Bermuda

The Star:

Alfa Moonstone

RP RATINGS:

Midnight Affair

Telegraph:

Midnight Affair

Daily Mail:

Midnight Affair

D Express:

Midnight Affair

Daily Mirror:

Midnight Affair

The Sun:

Midnight Affair

Daily Record:

Midnight Affair

POSTDATA:

Ziggy's Phoenix