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Margaret Parrott 60th Birthday Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Margaret Parrott 60th Birthday Classified Stakes

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 767944 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Modest mare whose record is only 2-41; however, she's the only C&D winner in this field and posted an encouraging effort (close fourth) back here last week; respected at this level.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(3)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Chepstow

Lilandra

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John & Rhys Flint

Closed out last season with an easy win off 6lb lower and may need some help from the handicapper before she's competitive again; finished well beaten on last month's comeback.

25/1

8th

5

(3)

14th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:10 Chepstow

Lilandra

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John & Rhys Flint

Closed out last season with an easy win off 6lb lower and may need some help from the handicapper before she's competitive again; finished well beaten on last month's comeback.

25/1

10th

9

(2)

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Bath

Lilandra

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John & Rhys Flint

led, headed 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

9/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 956556 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW scorer; only 1-37 on turf and the success was six years ago; not exactly a compelling profile but he holds a fighting chance at the weights in this grade; usually runs in handicaps.
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2nd

8

(14)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Thrave

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time AW scorer; only 1-37 on turf and the success was six years ago; not exactly a compelling profile but he holds a fighting chance at the weights in this grade; usually runs in handicaps.

9/2

6th

4

(7)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Thrave

9st 9lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

4-23 on AW but just 1-36 on turf; don't have to go too far back to find form that would give him solid claims and this might not take much winning.

9/1

5th

4

(10)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Thrave

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

The last four of his five wins have been on AW; only 1-35 on the grass and didn't offer much back on turf at Redcar (7f, good to firm).

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £9.80

Form: 86/79

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
0-5 and lacks solid form; however, drop to 0-50 level and first-time headgear are possible sources of improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

13th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Grey Bandit

9st 3lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: John Stimpson

Good first run in cheekpieces when third in a Bath classified event but below that level since on the AW; headgear off now; not wildly appealing.

25/1

7th

12

(3)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Grey Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Jonathan Fisher

T: John Stimpson

Good first run in cheekpieces when third in a Bath classified event but below that level since on the AW; not wildly appealing.

25/1

8th

8

(10)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Grey Bandit

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Stimpson

Close up in 1m Bath classified event in first-time cheekpieces in July; twice below that level on the AW since, with and without cheekpieces; possible stamina doubts further reduce his appeal.

14/1

14/1

Form: -69480

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Modest and inconsistent 3yo maiden; down the field in handicaps the last twice, 50-1 shot both times; hopes of a bigger performance are pinned on the drop to 0-50 classified level.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(9)

21st Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:25 Brighton

Stamford Blue

9st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, midfield, ridden and no impression from over 2f out

8/1

3rd

11

(1)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Chepstow

Stamford Blue

9st 1lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Unplaced all ten starts but ran with credit when fourth of 14 in a similar event at Bath (1m, good) on Wednesday, seeing the trip out better than he had previously; each-way claims if repeating that effort.

8/1

4th

13

(13)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Stamford Blue

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Modest and inconsistent 3yo maiden; down the field in handicaps the last twice, 50-1 shot both times; hopes of a bigger performance are pinned on the drop to 0-50 classified level.

14/1

14/1

Form: 530667 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Raced exclusively on AW for current stable, winning in January; has won on turf but it's 22 months since last attempt in this sphere; not sure what to expect from him.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(7)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Six Strings

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

25/1

8

(5)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Six Strings

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

Ended a losing run when coming from off the pace to beat Channel Packet in a Wolverhampton classified event (extended 1m) in January; not so good since and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: 9-48

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly; always behind in C&D maiden most recently; form lacks solidity but she's a possible improver now dropped in class.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

12

(4)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clandestinely

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Adrian Wintle

There has been the odd bit of promise but not over C&D last time when comfortably beaten; having only her seventh run but a good bit to prove.

14/1

9th

9

(9)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clandestinely

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Adrian Wintle

Inclined to pull hard in early starts but more encouragement since handicapping and threatens to be suited by tonight's stiffer test; remains open to improvement and is worth a second look.

12/1

4th

8

(9)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Clandestinely

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Just modest form in her four starts at up to 1m but she was staying on well for a never-nearer sixth at Bath seven weeks ago; still capable of better.

10/1

7th
14 (6)
Taswara

13/2

Form: 08-045

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; has shown some promise in 1m2f handicaps the last twice, while ultimately looking a non-stayer; open to improvement back over 1m in first-time headgear; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

5th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Taswara

9st 1lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Low-level form, including in two 1m2f handicaps and a 1m classified; first-time cheekpieces replace the blinkers she wore last time.

8/1

11

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Taswara

9st 1lb

T: Clive Cox

10/1

Form: 480464

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on AW; sole win came at 7f; shaped well over 1m most recently and is unexposed at this trip; return to turf is the question mark (poor form in two attempts).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Regal Glory

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Sole win from 38 starts came over 7f at Lingfield in 2022 but she has posted some good efforts this year, including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) last month; however, she was disappointing at Southwell (2m, AW) 29 days ago and needs to bounce back returned to this shorter trip.

8/1

11th

10

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Regal Glory

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Roger Fell

Has run some good races on turf/Tapeta this year, but a record of 1-37 sounds a note of caution and she is unraced beyond 1m6f.

11/2

11/2

Form: -53373

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Finished third in similar event at Brighton (good to firm) two weeks ago, taking record to 0-8 but running creditably upped to 1m for first time; possibilities if building on that effort.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(3)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Ceilidh

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Acts on good to firm and soft; runner-up off 7lb higher here (1m) in June but he's not come close to that form since; had an excuse when upped to 1m2f here last time but his losing run is mounting up and others look safer; change of headgear.

10/1

7th

6

(2)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Ceilidh

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Best effort this year when second off 7lb higher here (1m) in June; possibilities provided he's in similar form and stays this new trip.

10/1

6th

10

(3)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:12 Windsor

Ceilidh

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Ended last season with two wins but will need to run a lot better than in his last four races if he's to go in again.

20/1

Form: 808-00

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Looking exposed as a poor maiden; pair of duck eggs this year; opposed.
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5th

10

6th Oct 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:20 Fontwell

Miss Malou

10st 8lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Michael Madgwick

took keen hold, prominent, hit 2nd

100/1

6th

9

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

17:40 Fontwell

Miss Malou

10st 8lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Michael Madgwick

0-11 on the Flat, most recently well held off low-40s marks in 1m classified events; switch to hurdling needs to prove transformative.

50/1

8th

5

(3)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Miss Malou

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Michael Madgwick

Poor maiden who was a well-beaten 200-1 shot in this grade at Bath a fortnight ago; needs the new blinkers to have a miraculous effect.

50/1

Form: 693476

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Sister to Thrave, who is among today's opponents; best AW effort (close third behind subsequent winners) came over 1m; has appeared to find 7f and 1m2f unsuitable since switched to turf; interesting returned to what may prove her optimum distance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(3)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Dame Laura Knight

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Ian Williams

Sister to Thrave, who is among today's opponents; best AW effort (close third behind subsequent winners) came over 1m; has appeared to find 7f and 1m2f unsuitable since switched to turf; interesting returned to what may prove her optimum distance.

7/1

6th

9

(5)

15th Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

19:45 Salisbury

Dame Laura Knight

9st 1lb

J: George Downing

T: Ian Williams

Made the frame in two AW handicaps this spring (1m/8.6f) but was safely held in basement-grade classified on last month's turf debut (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces); clearly needs to do much better over new trip here.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 360708

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose form has deteriorated for new yard this year; combination of tongue-tie (replacing usual hood) and drop to 0-50 classified level needs to prompt a turnaround.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(11)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Into The Spotlight

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mark Gillard

Maiden whose form has deteriorated for new yard this year; combination of tongue-tie (replacing usual hood) and drop to 0-50 classified level needs to prompt a turnaround.

14/1

8th

3

(9)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Into The Spotlight

9st 11lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Mark Gillard

Showed ability for James Tate over the winter and again on her stable debut in February (1m, AW); poor form in both turf starts though and she was well beaten back on AW two weeks ago too (1m2f); risky.

50/1

12th

2

(14)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Into The Spotlight

10st 0lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mark Gillard

Nine-race maiden who returned from a break with two poor turf runs this spring (1m/6f); ought to be suited by the return to this C&D but still looks risky.

16/1

Form: 29597-

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent maiden; best effort last year came at 6f; drop to 0-50 grade a possible help but enough to prove back at 1m on reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(10)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Romantic Memories

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Her midfield finish over 6f at Kempton last month wasn't too bad and she was drawn wide back there 17 days ago; still a maiden and profile is patchy, but not discounted at big odds.

50/1

10th

9

(12)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Romantic Memories

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

12-race maiden; her overall record is patchy but her recent midfield finish over C&D wasn't too bad a run; wide draw could be enough to scupper her this time.

16/1

7th

10

(8)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Romantic Memories

8st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jonathan Portman

midfield

20/1

Form: 58980-

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-10 and never made the frame for John Mackie; first-time tongue-tie needs to make a big difference on stable/seasonal debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

1

(2)

26th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Bath

Amazing Mollie

9st 9lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Clare Ellam

0-10 and never made the frame for John Mackie; first-time tongue-tie needs to make a big difference on stable/seasonal debut.

25/1

10th

13

(2)

28th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amazing Mollie

8st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John Mackie

mounted in chute and taken down early

33/1

8th

9

(2)

29th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amazing Mollie

9st 0lb

J: Graham Lee

T: John Mackie

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced, no impression over 1f out

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.70
Straight Forecast £13.46
Trifecta £471.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Ceilidh

The Times:

Lilandra

RP RATINGS:

Thrave

SPOTLIGHT:

Dame Laura Knight

WEST COUNTRY:

Clandestinely

The Star:

Six Strings

Daily Mail:

Ceilidh

Daily Mirror:

Ceilidh

The Sun:

Ceilidh

Daily Record:

Ceilidh

The Guardian:

Lilandra

D Express:

Lilandra

POSTDATA:

Thrave