August 17 / 14.40 Salisbury

14.40

Good

Byerley Stud British EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (Qual’) GBB/IRE Inc’ Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 213y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Byerley Stud British EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (Qual’) GBB/IRE Inc’ Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns yearling; Listed race at Sandown (7f, soft) three weeks ago was a very stiff debut task and she started 80-1, held up pulling hard before briefly threatening over 2f out; showed enough that day (hooded, as she is today) to be taken seriously in this lesser race.
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8th

6

(10)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Romanova

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ollie Sangster

held up in rear

25/1

6th

2

(9)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Lingfield (AW)

Romanova

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

taken down early

13/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 8.6f AW winner (RPR 75), half-sister to Group-placed 6f-1m winner Birdman; 33-1, moved into fourth of 12 late on in novice at Windsor (6f, good) last month; looks set for improvement, with 7f a help.
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5

(9)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

14:35 Nottingham

Falling For You

9st 7lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Richard Hughes

Successful in 6f Windsor maiden in the autumn but has run more moderate races than good ones in handicaps since; reservations with blinkers refitted.

20/1

9th

6

(5)

16th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

14:25 Salisbury

Falling For You

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Richard Hughes

held up in rear, outpaced 4f out, no impression

20/1

9th

9

(2)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Falling For You

8st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Richard Hughes

Of interest on her 2yo best but she's finished out the back in two runs this spring; back down in class but not easily recommended.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
52,000gns yearling; eighth foal; sister to prolific French 1m2f-1m6f winner In Front (four Listed races; RPR 114), half-sister to three winners including More Than A Dream (1m-1m2f, including French 2yo/Qatar; 104); in a leading yard and market confidence would naturally heighten interest.
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3rd

7

(11)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:40 Salisbury

Sky Blaze

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent

5/1

9/1

Form: 39

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third of ten in maiden at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) in June was promising, so coming up so short when second favourite at Doncaster (7f, good) at the start of July was a disappointment.
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9th

7

(7)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

She Wore No Jewels

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Clive Cox

Close third on nursery debut at Newbury (7f, good) in August and fair fourth at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) since; she was further behind Mitwaa at Salisbury compared to Newbury, but may still give a good account.

14/1

4th

6

(1)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

16:55 Salisbury

She Wore No Jewels

9st 7lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Promise behind a useful filly over C&D on her third start (made up some ground on an afternoon when prominent racers held sway); confirmed that promise when third of 12 at Newbury on last month's nursery debut and she's closely matched with Mitwaa on that run; key player.

11/4

3rd

11

(1)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Newbury

She Wore No Jewels

9st 0lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders

20/1

11/1

Form: 30

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green on debut at Bath (extended 5f, good) before eating up the ground late on to take third of 11; that looked promising but she was always behind when second favourite at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June; off ten weeks and 7f should help, so she needs a second look.
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7th

6

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Shaws Phoenix

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

17-race maiden who has beaten only one rival home in two starts on the AW since joining this stable from Alice Haynes; others have stronger claims.

25/1

11th

11

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shaws Phoenix

8st 13lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Placed a few times, but 0-16 and well held on stable debut/return at Southwell (1m, Tapeta; first start since wind surgery) in April; others appeal more.

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 7f 2yo (RPR 93) and 2m1f hurdle winner, half-sister to 1m1f Group/Grade 3 winner; 80-1 seventh of ten in maiden at Newbury (7f, soft) three weeks ago, on the heels of I Dare You; major work to do.
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9

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Bramble Jelly

10st 7lb

J: Miss Serena Brotherton

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Flat and hurdle winner who showed signs of a revival when runner-up at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft) in August but she was well held here next time; bit to prove again after that and she's untried beyond 1m4f on the Flat.

6/1

7th

7

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:00 Bath

Bramble Jelly

9st 5lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Returned from break with two below-par runs in July but last month's Ffos Las second (1m4f, soft) was much better, and she was a heavy-ground C&D winner off today's mark last autumn; high on the list.

4/1

4

(1)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

16:03 Ffos Las

Bramble Jelly

9st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Has possibly found good ground on the quick side of late but she was a wide-margin winner on heavy (1m2f) last October and won over hurdles (good to soft) the following month so any rain would suit; not ruled out.

8/1

Form: 6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 7f 2yo winner (87); 28-1 for maiden at Newbury (7f, soft) three weeks ago, green and never dangerous in sixth of ten but she did show some ability.
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5th

4

(3)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:40 Windsor

I Dare You

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Seven-race maiden who has yet to be placed; wasn't beaten far when a rallying fifth at Ffos Las (1m4f, soft) last week but she needs to find more more on this return to fast ground; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.

9/1

9

(11)

6th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:20 Ffos Las

I Dare You

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Unplaced all six starts; arguably ran better than bare form suggests when sixth of eight at Leicester (1m2f, good to soft) last month but needs combination of extra 2f and first-time cheekpieces to generate improvement.

14/1

6th

8

(7)

18th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Leicester

I Dare You

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Largely moderate form so far and comfortably held in both handicap starts; others preferred.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50,000euros foal, 50,000gns yearling; seventh foal; half-sister to four winners, notably Abadan (1m2f-2m; RPR 98); dam German/Belgian 1m-11.5f winner; stablemate of Falling For You, so market can give big clues.
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8

(11)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Alika Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Very up and down in ten races for Richard Hughes but did win over Bath's 1m on soft ground in October (2lb lower); could go well back from a break with rain about.

25/1

10th

11

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Alika Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon dropped to rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

10th

11

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Alika Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 3f out, soon dropped to rear, weakened over 1f out

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
47,000euros yearling; 10th foal; closely related to winners Homeland (7f 2yo; RPR 80) and Some Romance (French 11.5f), half-sister to 5f-6f winner Art Connoisseur (including Coventry/Golden Jubilee; 120); dam 7f 2yo winner (86), family of Oaks/Irish Derby winner Balanchine; trainer has had a second-time-out 2yo win this term.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

4

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:00 Salisbury

Nothing To Fear

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Eustace

Well beaten here on debut but has shaped better on the AW, including when only 2l away on 1m handicap debut at Kempton last month; sent further this evening and improvement looks on the cards.

7/2

4th

4

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:00 Salisbury

Nothing To Fear

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Eustace

Well beaten here on debut but has shaped better on the AW, including when only 2l away on 1m handicap debut at Kempton last month; sent further this evening and improvement looks on the cards.

7/2

4th

4

(3)

15th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nothing To Fear

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Made the frame in two AW novices last autumn, the latest when fourth of eight over C&D; worth monitoring in the market on handicap debut after 166 days off.

17/2

Form: 97

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran in two 6f races at Windsor recently, showing modest form on debut but not so good next time; best watched for now.
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11th

10

(12)

3rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gone Like The Wind

8st 12lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Rod Millman

Her trainer is in fine form but she's finished down the field the last twice and needs to turn things around now wearing a hood and cheekpieces for the first time; wore blinkers last time out.

33/1

10th

6

(10)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gone Like The Wind

9st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

Unplaced in all five starts but she has shown some promise, notably a close sixth at Kempton (1m) last month; carried her head awkwardly at Lingfield last time and no surprise to see headgear reached for; widest stall not ideal though.

12/1

8th

7

(6)

14th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Gone Like The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Rod Millman

Stepped up in trip for handicap debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; 16-1) 11 days ago and finished a lot closer, albeit in only sixth of ten; that was her first run since August, so it's possible she can build on it.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
16,000gns yearling by Masar; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Lucky Charm (5f AW; RPR 73) and Surfina (Spanish 6.5f-7f including 2yo); dam 5f/6f winner (including 2yo; 86) out of 7f-winning half-sister to dam of Dark Angel; late foal; needs a market check.
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5th

8

(2)

7th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

La Sonnambula

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Ferguson

Half-sister to two winners and she showed more in her second handicap when tried in blinkers at Chelmsford (1m; beaten just over 4l); now goes in a visor but she has more upside than most.

6/1

5th

11

(6)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

La Sonnambula

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: James Ferguson

Half-sister to two winners and a market check is advised now back down in trip in first-time headgear on her second handicap start; however, she was tailed off at Windsor (1m2f) in June last time and it's hard to be confident on the back of that.

20/1

11

(5)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

La Sonnambula

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: James Ferguson

Showed much more when a never-dangerous fifth of nine at Wolverhampton six weeks ago (8.6f), keeping on despite looking in need of the experience; looks a likely big improver now upped in trip for her handicap debut.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£40,000 yearling; third foal; dam Italian 7.5f/8.5f 2yo winner (RPR 88), closely related to Italian winners Faciascura (1m2f Group 3) and Finidaprest (1m3f Listed), half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner Mashhoor; trainer has had a 2yo turf debut winner this season but market can guide.
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6th

2

(9)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:35 Beverley

LExperianza

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Never closer than 5l in her six starts; beaten about 10l in her two handicaps, with and without cheekpieces; goes beyond a mile for the first time and others are safer.

14/1

6th

9

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

LExperianza

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Five-race maiden; has shown some ability twice here this term, prior to a lesser effort on turf; the return to this venue, combined with first-time headgear, may prompt improvement.

14/1

6th

7

(4)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

LExperianza

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has found herself against superior rivals in maidens on her two starts this year; makes her handicap debut and should at least be more competitive.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.00
Straight Forecast £16.31
Trifecta £45.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Romanova

NEWMARKET:

Nothing To Fear

POSTDATA:

Sky Blaze

SPOTLIGHT:

Falling For You

The Times:

Nothing To Fear

The Star:

Nothing To Fear

Daily Mirror:

Sky Blaze

The Guardian:

Romanova

Daily Mail:

Romanova

D Express:

Romanova

The Sun:

Romanova

Daily Record:

Romanova

Telegraph:

Falling For You