July 18 / 14.00 Beverley

14.00

Soft

In Loving Memory Of John Alexander EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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In Loving Memory Of John Alexander EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.58
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 102 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Not a bad effort at Royal Ascot, when making most on the wrong side of the course (third in her group); got turned over at odds-on in a small field last time but should be happier back on slower ground and her claims are obvious again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(1)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

15:05 Sandown

Graceful Thunder

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Three 2yo wins last year, including C&D novice (good to soft) and Deauville Listed (5f, very soft); she's been a fair fifth in Listed races on her two starts this year (heavy/good to firm) but needs something extra now making her first handicap start off a lofty mark.

9/2

5th

9

(1)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

18:25 Ayr

Graceful Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: George Boughey

Three wins as a 2yo, notably a Listed win in France last August (5f, very soft; Gaenari back in second); fifth of 12 in a Chantilly Listed race on her return in March (5.5f, heavy); stable can do little wrong at present but it could be that she would prefer slower ground.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000gns foal who's a sister to a Group-placed 5f 2yo winner in Project Dante and a half-sister to two other winning sprinters; is worth a second look.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

5

(9)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Boardroom

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Made a promising start to her career last summer and it's possible her time off may have helped; however, she struggled on her final four runs last year and very much needs to turn things around on this reappearance.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boardroom

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

took keen hold, held up in midfield

12/1

8th

9

(6)

28th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

14:45 Doncaster

Boardroom

8st 12lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

took keen hold, midfield

50/1

33/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 6

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to the yard's prolific winner East Street Revue, who improved with time; not without hope behind Lady Nunthorpe on her C&D debut but is probably one for nurseries later on.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(7)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:20 Catterick

Queens Road Revue

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Two wins last summer (7f/7.4f) and she's below her last winning mark; a couple of fair efforts in the first half of this spring but two lesser performances have followed and she has to raise her game.

8/1

5

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Queens Road Revue

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar last Monday when reportedly hanging right-handed throughout; however, she posted two good efforts previously (including over C&D) and could be thereabouts if swiftly back on song.

12/1

5

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Queens Road Revue

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar last Monday when reportedly hanging right-handed throughout; however, she posted two good efforts previously (including over C&D) and could be thereabouts if swiftly back on song.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 43

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
450,000gns yearling whose half-sister and dam (including on soft ground) both won over this trip as 2yos; much better than on her debut when unlucky not to go closer over C&D last time and goes on the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

2

(9)

20th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lady Nunthorpe

9st 8lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Geoff Oldroyd

5f Tapeta winner in autumn but tailed off following a slow start here in November; back on track returned to Southwell last time (fourth won next time) but not certain to back that up.

6/1

3rd

4

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Nunthorpe

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Geoff Oldroyd

in touch with leaders

14/1

3rd

4

(1)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Nunthorpe

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Geoff Oldroyd

in touch with leaders, lost position halfway, headway over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

14/1

Form: 0599

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Exposed as ordinary, finishing well beaten off a lowly opening mark on her nursery debut six days ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

10

(11)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Harswell Star

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Poor shows in her two nurseries, posting a particularly anonymous effort at Beverley last week (5f, heavy); stable send out a much stronger alternative in Zaphea.

33/1

6th

4

(3)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Beverley

Harswell Star

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Unplaced in four starts and hard to make a case for her in this field.

66/1

5th

5

(5)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Beverley

Harswell Star

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Exposed as ordinary, finishing well beaten off a lowly opening mark on her nursery debut six days ago.

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late-foaled £11,500 yearling whose successful siblings didn't make a mark until handicapping; trainer does well with 2yos here (4-16; 3-70 elsewhere), including a newcomer over C&D in the spring, and she's worth a market check.
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3rd

4

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:27 Catterick

Blufferonthebus

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

A three-time 7f scorer in 2025; hinted at a revival when sixth of 13 in 8.5f handicap at Beverley nine days ago, finishing well from a poor draw; very much one to consider.

7/1

6th

10

(13)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Blufferonthebus

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Respectable fourth at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time, with reappearance under her belt; has form over C&D but the forecast ground isn't ideal; has gained most turf wins on soft.

14/1

4th

9

(4)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Blufferonthebus

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Craig Lidster

The last of three wins in 2025 came here off only 1lb lower, albeit in a Class 6; offered little since then.

14/1

Form: U8

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wasn't going to give up bucking until she unseated her jockey on debut and again misbehaved badly when tailed off last time; can't be trusted.
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No / Draw
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12th

7

(5)

28th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Regal Solitaire

8st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Phillip Makin

More tractable nowadays but yet to see out her races all that well, including returned to this trip on her nursery debut last time.

33/1

11th

7

(5)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Beverley

Regal Solitaire

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Phillip Makin

Getting better with each run and beaten only 4l when seventh of nine in 6f AW novice last time; enjoyed the run of the race in front but the drop back to 5f could be a plus; might be in the mix on nursery debut.

12/1

7th

9

(8)

3rd Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Regal Solitaire

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Phillip Makin

Took a step in the right direction when sixth at Beverley last time but didn't show enough to suggest she'll be posing a threat here.

100/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a debutante winner (3yo) in Floral Splendour; holds a sales race entry in the autumn but her yard, which also saddles Queens Road Revue, is just 1-82 with 2yos this season.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

10

(9)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

11:50 Southwell (AW)

Red Iris

9st 0lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Close fifth over 7f at Newcastle in November but never landed a blow when filling the same position over C&D since; first-time headgear needs to have sharpening effect.

16/1

5th

12

(7)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Red Iris

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

0-7 and not progressing but her latest effort at Newcastle can be upgraded as she made a big move having been switched left 2f out, those efforts taking their toll late; not bred to sprint but worth another crack at 6f.

12/1

20

7th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

12:47 Southwell (AW)

Red Iris

9st 0lb

T: Tim Easterby

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a winning newcomer (3yo) in Sir Reginald Brown, who handled this sort of ground; yard's first 2yo runner finished well held on debut recently.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

2

(4)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Beverley

Amare To The Moon

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Fionn McSharry

Half-sister to a winning newcomer (3yo) in Sir Reginald Brown, who handled this sort of ground; yard's first 2yo runner finished well held on debut recently.

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well related but started a big price for her C&D debut recently and needed the experience, finishing a long way behind Lady Nunthorpe and Queens Road Revue; remains best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

12

(12)

27th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Inns Of York

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

raced near side, prominent

33/1

7th

6

(1)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Beverley

Inns Of York

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Soundly beaten over C&D both starts (varying ground), failing to finish in front of a single rival at 100-1 last time; safe to look elsewhere.

100/1

10th

6

(8)

18th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Beverley

Inns Of York

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well related but started a big price for her C&D debut recently and needed the experience, finishing a long way behind Lady Nunthorpe and Queens Road Revue; remains best watched.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.50
Straight Forecast £6.96
Trifecta £48.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Graceful Thunder

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Nunthorpe

The Times:

Boardroom

Telegraph:

Lady Nunthorpe

The Star:

Lady Nunthorpe

TOPSPEED:

Graceful Thunder

POSTDATA:

Graceful Thunder

NEWMARKET:

Graceful Thunder

The Guardian:

Graceful Thunder

Daily Mail:

Graceful Thunder

D Express:

Graceful Thunder

Daily Mirror:

Graceful Thunder

The Sun:

Graceful Thunder

Daily Record:

Graceful Thunder