July 09 / 17.05 Chelmsford (AW)

17.05

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British EBF Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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British EBF Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 311-4 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
2-2 on AW, winning fillies' novice events at Newcastle (7f) and Kempton (6f) as a 2yo; tanked her way through a 6f handicap at Windsor on her reappearance but her finishing effort was blunted by the soft ground; dropped 1lb and still has potential; interesting.
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5th

6

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Azure Angel

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

6yo mare who sprang a 22-1 surprise in Listed race at Bath (5f, good) in April, swooping fast and late; likeable type with an impressive strike-rate but she'll need another personal best under a penalty.

10/1

1st

3

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Azure Angel

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Edward Bethell

Back to something approaching her best when winning a 14-runner handicap at Southwell last September (blinkered first time); may have needed the run back at Southwell last month (first run for 164 days); she'll do well to win but a minor placing isn't out of the question.

25/1

6th

4

(8)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:02 Southwell (AW)

Azure Angel

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Gained her first turf success at Redcar (5f, good to firm) last June and made it 5-10 on the AW when landing a handicap in first-time blinkers over this C&D in September; off since but she holds good claims on this surface off this 4lb higher mark.

9/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 3-122 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Progressive filly, winning a 6f Kempton novice in May and showing improvement when second of 11 on her handicap debut back there last month; up 2lb but still has potential and new cheekpieces could help her focus.
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6th

3

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Both wins have come here (6f/7f), the latest two starts ago; kept on for 2l fifth of 12 over C&D last time on her first crack at 1m and can better that performance when getting a stronger gallop, but there are doubts on that score this afternoon.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Snapped losing run of 25 when seen to advantage (pace was contested and it set up for the closers) over 7f here four weeks ago; 4lb rise is of no great concern but tackling 1m for the first time raises a question.

11/2

1st

6

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Holy Fire

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won track novice (6f) in May 2023; hasn't scored since despite a declining mark and she needs to bounce back from a poor run last time; down the list.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 052234 C BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Had a fabulous year in 2022, winning five times; needed some help from the handicapper before getting competitive again this time around but she has run well in defeat on her last four starts; should give it another good go at a track she's won at before.
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8th

3

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Salisbury

Cuban Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Last two wins at 6f but has been shaping as if this return to 5f will suit; defied higher marks twice under Pat Cosgrave in the summer of 2022 and holds major claims on that form.

9/1

4th

3

(8)

7th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:28 Haydock

Cuban Breeze

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

led

8/1

6th

3

(7)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:40 Windsor

Cuban Breeze

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Won a big race over C&D in 2022 off 6lb higher; only 1lb higher than for her game success at Chelmsford in November but she'll need to be somewhere near her best on this return from five months off.

6/1

Form: 331544 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All three of her wins have come at this track, the latest of them over 7f in April off 1lb lower; progress has stalled more recently and others have more pressing claims.
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3rd

6

(8)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Shades Of Summer

9st 0lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

pressed leaders against near rail, went second over 1f out, lost second and no extra inside final furlong

4/1

1st

5

(7)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Shades Of Summer

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won three times at Chelmsford when trained by James Tate; the return to AW has prompted further progress for her new stable and having seen off Aramis Grey at Wolverhampton she ran on well to score at Newcastle on New Year's Day; latest 3lb rise unlikely to prove beyond her.

4/1

1st

6

(5)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Shades Of Summer

8st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Up just 2lb for half-length win at Wolverhampton (6f) four weeks ago; now 4-11 on AW and can remain competitive provided she's as effective back up in trip; mixed record (1547) over 7f.

6/1

12/1

Form: 114-96 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two wins on slow turf for Johnny Murtagh in Ireland last autumn; low-key stable debut in May but her latest Kempton sixth, when short of room and eased in the closing stages, was more encouraging; even with a clear run she might not have finished in front of the reopposing Holy Fire there, though.
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16th

8

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Mile End

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground, including over C&D; hasn't won in over a year though, no show on both recent runs after a break; back in trip here and McMonagle booked but not an obvious one.

16/1

6

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Mile End

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground, including a C&D win off 70 this time last year; never figured from a wide draw at Listowel nine days ago after fruitless run over hurdles; Billy Lee booked; big player if close to her best; cheekpieces go back on.

14/1

5

(15)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Mile End

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground; returns from a break after five fruitless runs over hurdles; remains 6lb above her last win but talented claimer takes off 7lb; conditions fine and could outrun likely odds.

20/1

Form: 5-10 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Just modest form in one run for Michael Bell as a 2yo; made all to win a 6f fillies' maiden in good style on her stable debut at Ayr in May; stiff task in Listed company two weeks ago; well drawn for her handicap debut and there should be more to come.
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10th

4

(11)

18th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Loch Carron

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Made a successful reappearance/stable debut in an Ayr maiden (6f, good) in May, but hasn't built on it and was particularly poor at Musselburgh (5f, good) last month; needs to bounce back, but that won't be easy from the outside stall.

14/1

10th

3

(5)

25th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Musselburgh

Loch Carron

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Won an Ayr maiden (6f, good) by clear daylight and it was always going to be tough at Listed level next time; only sixth on handicap debut (6f AW) but was hassled up front before weakening; could be capable of better back at 5f.

4/1

6th

9

(1)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Loch Carron

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Just modest form in one run for Michael Bell as a 2yo; made all to win a 6f fillies' maiden in good style on her stable debut at Ayr in May; stiff task in Listed company two weeks ago; well drawn for her handicap debut and there should be more to come.

12/1

10/1

Form: 2143 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
6f maiden win at Southwell in May, her second start; better form when a close third, albeit without any excuses, at Kempton on last month's handicap debut (just behind Holy Fire); further progress is required but that's quite possible.
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10th

8

(19)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Ormolulu

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Gemma Tutty

Has done all of her winning over 6f, mostly on Southwell AW; perhaps needed her Leicester reappearance effort but she's not the percentage call returned to 7f and kept to this sphere.

25/1

5th

3

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Ormolulu

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gemma Tutty

Weighted to go well on best turf form and the drying ground shouldn't cause her any grief, having run so well on good to firm at York (6f) last June; also a winner of her one C&D start, in 2023, and the booking of Billy Loughnane signals intent; has prospects despite lacking a recent run.

6/1

7th

5

(6)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ormolulu

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

In better form than her form figures imply as she's been finding her share of trouble; running style lends itself to that but capable of having a say should the breaks come at crucial times; goes well at this track.

6/1

Form: 919-3 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won the middle of three 2yo starts (6f, good) and this prominent racer reappeared with a solid third on May's handicap debut at Haydock (6f, good to firm); that latest run bodes well for a good campaign but this looks a deep race.
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6th

4

(4)

24th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Haydock

Premiere Beauty

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins, but latest was in Class 5 handicap and she was down the field in Listed race at Newmarket this month; hard to fancy.

66/1

6th

4

(4)

24th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Haydock

Premiere Beauty

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

in rear, weakened and detached 2f out

66/1

8th

4

(8)

4th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Premiere Beauty

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stuart Williams

Came from off pace to win Kempton handicap in January but has taken backward steps in her three runs since; probably just as good on turf, but up markedly in grade here and has plenty to find; usual hood is left off.

40/1

Form: 40-355

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins to her name last season; ran right up to her best when third of seven at Pontefract in April (6f, soft) but not in quite the same form twice since; promise in one AW run last season.
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12th

9

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

California Gem

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Adrian Murray

All three wins in Britain came over the minimum trip; too keen on last month's yard debut and hard to fancy here.

33/1

9th

2

(5)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Fairyhouse

California Gem

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian Murray

always behind

16/1

Form: 11-105 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Looked good at Wolverhampton on her reappearance/handicap debut, completing a hat-trick in the process; struggled on fast turf at York's Dante meeting and perhaps went off a bit too quickly at Lingfield last month; could resume her progress but the jury is out for now and she's drawn widest.
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9th

2

(11)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Centimental

9st 7lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

Has done her winning at 6f but the way she shaped over 7f here last time (second run for new stable) suggests this new trip is worth exploring; attractively weighted off 4lb below last winning mark; interesting.

12/1

9th

2

(11)

30th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Centimental

9st 7lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

Has done her winning at 6f but the way she shaped over 7f here last time (second run for new stable) suggests this new trip is worth exploring; attractively weighted off 4lb below last winning mark; interesting.

12/1

3rd

1

(8)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Centimental

9st 9lb

J: George Buckell

T: Michael Appleby

Decent strike-rate on AW but form has been patchy since her last win April and she failed to beat a rival at Chelmsford (6f) on last month's stable debut; now 3lb lower than for last success but she still has stamina to prove at this trip and others are more solid; cheekpieces reapplied.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.80
Straight Forecast £19.84
Tricast £132.93
Trifecta £86.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Azure Angel

The Guardian:

Premiere Beauty

Daily Mirror:

Holy Fire

D Express:

She's Centimental

NEWMARKET:

California Gem

RP RATINGS:

Azure Angel

TOPSPEED:

Azure Angel

POSTDATA:

Azure Angel

The Times:

Azure Angel

Telegraph:

Azure Angel

The Star:

Azure Angel

The Sun:

Premiere Beauty

Daily Record:

Holy Fire