September 07 / 16.40 Haydock

16.40

Good

British EBF Reprocolor Premier Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £12885
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 3
  • 6 runners
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British EBF Reprocolor Premier Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 411

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in January on second run and readily followed up in Kempton novice (1m3f, AW) in April; off since and this is her first run on turf, but this Frankel filly has potential off her opening mark and William Buick rides her as opposed to stablemate Veil Of Shadows.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(14)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sapphire Seas

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Charlie Appleby

Won four in a row last year, the first two on Polytrack/Tapeta and the last in Listed company on turf; has rather regressed in three starts since returning in February and was around 9l behind Madame Ambassador in a Group 3 at Haydock (1m4f, good) 20 days ago; needs the hood to help her turn things around; stable also runs Shining Jewel.

7/1

9th

10

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Sapphire Seas

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Charlie Appleby

took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders

6/1

4th

6

(3)

16th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:15 York

Sapphire Seas

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Unraced on softer than good; free-going sort who won four in a row in Britain, the last of which was a 1m2f Yarmouth Listed race in good style in September, with Infinite Cosmos beaten about 3l; 8-15 when second in Meydan Group 2 (1m1f) this February and it wasn't up with the Yarmouth form, but she could still prove a force at this level.

4/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 1302

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in February and back to form when going close on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) three weeks ago; William Buick rides stablemate Sapphire Seas, but she did well last time as things didn't pan out favourably and she's respected back up in trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(11)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Veil Of Shadows

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

AW debut winner; drawn a blank in her six outings since but largely progressive and she had the reopposing Rousay 2l behind in third when an excellent second in 1m2f Newmarket Group 3 four weeks ago; a reproduction of that form should see her go close at the least.

11/4

2nd

12

(9)

13th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

17:55 Newmarket

Veil Of Shadows

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, briefly disputed lead under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

16/1

6th

11

(5)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Veil Of Shadows

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Runner-up in handicaps at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) and Haydock (1m2f, good; made most) on last two outings, which was useful form but this grade demands a good deal more; new trip may well be within reach.

10/1

Form: 12366 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in February and went close there (1m2f, AW) next time; tough Listed assignments the next twice and she slipped when down the field on handicap debut at Ascot in June; too soon to write her off but others have more compelling credentials.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(11)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:00 Pontefract

Ermesinde

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Placed three times in Listed grade; outstayed in 1m6f Group 3 at York (behind River Of Stars) most recently, though wasn't disgraced on the figures; each-way possibilities back down in trip/class.

11/2

6th

1

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Ermesinde

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

6th

1

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Ermesinde

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

13/8

Form: 11 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) in May and easily followed up in Windsor novice (1m2f, good) in June; she's a half-sister to her top stable's Group 3 winner Bashkirova and it remains to be seen where her limitations lie; firmly in calculations on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(1)

27th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Goodwood

Royal Mila

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Yet to encounter ground softer than good; rather a disappointing favourite in Haydock handicap on latest 1m2f start but she was 2-2 at novice level, including a win here on debut, and may still have more to offer; interesting back at Goodwood, assuming she stays this longer distance; yard has a respectable record in this race.

7/2

4th

4

(2)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Royal Mila

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won on debut at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm) in May and easily followed up in Windsor novice (1m2f, good) in June; she's a half-sister to her top stable's Group 3 winner Bashkirova and it remains to be seen where her limitations lie; firmly in calculations on handicap debut.

13/8

1st

3

(4)

19th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Windsor

Royal Mila

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Nathaniel filly who stuck on well for neck success in valuable Class 2 novice event at Goodwood (1m2f, good to firm; first two clear) last month on debut; promising type and commands respect.

4/7

Form: 4-3214 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Improved form when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good) in July on third handicap start; only fourth at Sandown (1m1f, good) next time and needs to better that run today, but she remains lightly raced and may yet progress further.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(6)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Zarga

8st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Improved form when winning at Windsor (1m2f, good) in July on third handicap start; only fourth at Sandown (1m1f, good) next time and needs to better that run today, but she remains lightly raced and may yet progress further.

4/1

4th

7

(4)

20th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Sandown

Zarga

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Lightly raced filly who was nicely on top at the finish in a 1m2f fillies' handicap at Windsor a month ago (good; handles soft); the potential is there to deal with a 6lb higher mark for last year's winning stable.

9/4

1st

6

(5)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Zarga

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, kept on well

5/2

20/1

Form: 19-9

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won on debut in France last August; tough Listed task next time but she was also down the field on her stable debut in a Newbury novice in July; major turnaround required on this first handicap start.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(8)

8th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mappatassie

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Clive Cox

Won on debut in France in August 2022 but hasn't got competitive in three outings on turf for current yard; remains to be seen whether a switch to AW helps.

16/1

6th

5

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newmarket

Mappatassie

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders, weakened final furlong

20/1

6th

3

(4)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Mappatassie

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Clive Cox

Won on debut in France last August; tough Listed task next time but she was also down the field on her stable debut in a Newbury novice in July; major turnaround required on this first handicap start.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.00
Straight Forecast £36.47
Trifecta £117.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Royal Mila

TOPSPEED:

Zarga

SPOTLIGHT:

Sapphire Seas

NEWMARKET:

Royal Mila

Telegraph:

Royal Mila

Daily Mail:

Royal Mila

D Express:

Royal Mila

The Star:

Royal Mila

Daily Record:

Royal Mila

POSTDATA:

Zarga

The Times:

Zarga

The Guardian:

Zarga

Daily Mirror:

Zarga

The Sun:

Zarga