September 08 / 14.00 Haydock

14.00

Good

Oakmere Homes EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Oakmere Homes EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP
1st
2 (11)
Raqiya

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 41 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 6f on good; fourth to respected opposition at Newbury before making no mistake when long odds-on at Salisbury; has the penalty but could be useful.
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No / Draw
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1st

9

(6)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Raqiya

8st 13lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

prominent, bit short of room over 1f out, bit short of room and switched left inside final furlong, joined winner inside final 110yds, just held

13/2

6th

12

(2)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 York

Raqiya

9st 0lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

towards rear

8/1

1st

6

(3)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

18:30 Salisbury

Raqiya

8st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Owen Burrows

in touch with leaders

13/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 18 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Cost 300,000gns as a yearling and half-sister to a Group 1 winner; swept from near last to first when looking good at Thirsk (6f, good) and raced far too freely when performing below market expectations in a Group 3 at Ascot; easy to give her another chance.
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2nd

1

(4)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Haydock

Lunar Shine

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Cost 300,000gns as a yearling and half-sister to a Group 1 winner; swept from near last to first when looking good at Thirsk (6f, good) and raced far too freely when performing below market expectations in a Group 3 at Ascot; easy to give her another chance.

5/1

8th

7

(5)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Lunar Shine

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Cost 300,000gns as a yearling and half-sister to a Group 1 winner; holes can be picked in the form of her Thirsk win (6f, good; ground changed to good to soft in places straight after) but she swept from near last to first en route to a clearcut win and looked decidedly useful; respected.

10/1

1st

5

(11)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Thirsk

Lunar Shine

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

300,000gns yearling; half-sister to seven winners, notably Group 1 winner Anmaat (RPR 123); dam a maiden (26), sister to 1m6f Group 3 winner Mkuzi; likely type on paper and yard off the mark with their 2yos this season.

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form: 8

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
14-1 at Salisbury (6f, good) and never really counted after starting slowly; bred to be decent and should be all the wiser this time.
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3rd

7

(9)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

All Agleam

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Enjoying a consistent season and did nothing wrong from stall 13 over C&D last time, when always on a good pace off the same mark; should well once more.

4/1

2nd

5

(13)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

All Agleam

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Prominent racer; in good order this season, winning at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) before a close fourth at Newmarket four weeks ago; drawn widest and there is other pace to contend with in this field.

12/1

4th

2

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Newmarket (July)

All Agleam

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Two wins this year including when making all to beat four rivals at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last time; 6lb rise demands more, but she could be dangerous if again allowed her own way.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
43,000euros yearling; sixth foal; closely related to 6f AW winner Full Prime (RPR 77), half-sister to 6f winner Lady Dancealot (inc 2yo/AW; 99); dam well beaten 5f/6f maidens; top yard also runs fellow debutante Elegant Appeal.
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3rd

7

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Doncaster

Oakland Princess

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

0-6 and needs to produce a lot more than she's managed the last twice; however, perhaps soft ground didn't suit at Carlisle most recently and she's posted some strong finishes over 6f, suggesting this first crack at 1m is worth a go; this 3yo is not a forlorn hope.

8/1

6th

7

(4)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Oakland Princess

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Five-race maiden who has shown bits of promise over 6f on turfAW; failed to beat a rival, albeit in higher grade, most recently; penultimate effort suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring.

16/1

9th

10

(1)

12th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:07 Newcastle (AW)

Oakland Princess

8st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders on far side of group

5/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart pedigree and went off a strong favourite at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) only to run herself into the ground by racing too freely; has 7l to find with Lady Pagasa but could be a different proposition back in trip.
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5th

6

(10)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Haydock

Dream Whisper

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Smart pedigree and went off a strong favourite at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) only to run herself into the ground by racing too freely; has 7l to find with Lady Pagasa but could be a different proposition back in trip.

7/2

3rd

2

(1)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Dream Whisper

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

First foal; dam 5f 2yo winner (RPR 99), closely related to winners Old Persian (1m-1m4f including 2yo/AW/Group 1), Bandinelli (useful 1m4f-2m including AW) and Ruling Dynasty (useful 1m2f AW/11.6f turf); plenty to like on breeding and stable has won this race (or a division of it) three times since 2017.

7/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
16th foal of the top-class sprinter Cassandra Go who raced in these colours; half-sister to ten winners including Irish 1,000 Guineas and Nassau Stakes heroine Halfway To Heaven; interesting newcomer.
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7th

1

(8)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chaumet More

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Half-sister to three-time Group 1 winner Halfway To Heaven and ten other winners; soundly beaten on both outings since a fairly encouraging debut in September (6f, turf) but makes her nursery debut in a low-grade event and might be aided by a first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

7th

5

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Chaumet More

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Nicely bred but needs to improve on her two turf efforts and may find better opportunities in handicaps shortly; chance depends on how well she takes to AW.

33/1

11th

3

(12)

20th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Chaumet More

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Half-sister to ten winners, including Irish 1,00 Guineas and Nassau Stakes scorer Halfway To Heaven; 12-1 at Haydock (6f, good) on debut, when showing some promise despite not being seriously involved; should take a step forward; check for any market confidence.

12/1

11/4

Form: 2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam a sister to the stable's Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Just The Judge; defied market weakness with a big debut effort at Newmarket (7f, good to firm), where she kept a well-touted newcomer honest with Dream Whisper well behind in third; didn't look short of speed so dropping back to 6f shouldn't hurt.
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1st

3

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Lady Pagasa

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Knocking on the door in recent starts; raised 3lb for short head defeat at Leopardstown on latest (7f, good); has run well on yielding to soft; in the mix again.

9/2

2

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Lady Pagasa

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Regressive in Britain; has been consistent in maidens since joining Johnny Murtagh; Irish handicap debut at Naas provides plenty of encouragement; runs from a mark 13lb below her original assessment as a juvenile.

5/1

4th

4

(1)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:46 Naas

Lady Pagasa

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Close up in a maiden last time when the winner was rated only 63; consistent though and this is her first handicap for Jonny Murtagh.

8/1

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000gns foal; 16-1 for a five-runner novice at Ripon (6f, soft) and 6f looked an inadequate test; others preferred.
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5th

6

(8)

3rd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Treat Of Treats

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Ryan

ducked right start, soon held up in rear but in touch with leaders

8/1

5th

6

(8)

3rd May 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Treat Of Treats

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Ryan

ducked right start, soon held up in rear but in touch with leaders

8/1

8th

8

(6)

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Treat Of Treats

8st 8lb

J: Paula Muir

T: Kevin Ryan

Signs of promise in her three runs in 6f fillies' novice events thus far; bred to do better over this trip but such progress is required.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
The immediate fitting of a hood sets some alarm bells off but she has a good pedigree and cost 170,000euros as a foal; plenty of stamina on the dam's side.
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4th

4

(2)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Carpathian

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: James Ferguson

towards rear

8/1

4th

4

(2)

31st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell (AW)

Carpathian

9st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: James Ferguson

towards rear

8/1

7th

14

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Carpathian

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Ferguson

took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000euros yearling; eighth foal; sister to winners Birchwood (5f-7f inc 2yo/Group 2; RPR 113), Leafhopper (7f inc 2yo/AW; 98), Desert Frost (6f; 96) and Jazirat (7f AW; 86); dam 7f winner (81); looks the part on paper; stable runs two.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

10

(7)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Haydock

Star Jameela

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

150,000euros yearling; eighth foal; sister to winners Birchwood (5f-7f inc 2yo/Group 2; RPR 113), Leafhopper (7f inc 2yo/AW; 98), Desert Frost (6f; 96) and Jazirat (7f AW; 86); dam 7f winner (81); looks the part on paper; stable runs two.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling; tenth foal; closely related to 1m2f-1m4f winner Walton Street (inc Canadian Grade 1; RPR 119) and half-sister to four further winners; stable houses any number of smart 2yos and the market can guide.
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7th

4

(2)

23rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Elegant Appeal

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Finished last in her first two starts but the addition of cheekpieces and switch to AW prompted significant improvement at Newcastle five weeks ago (7f), strong at the finish in a race that was steadily run early; form boosted by the second and third since and she's open to further progress.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Elegant Appeal

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Stepped up on debut form when sixth at Redcar over this trip last time; cheekpieces now fitted but plenty more needed if she's to win this.

20/1

6th

7

(7)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Redcar

Elegant Appeal

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Filly by Oasis Dream who was last of 11 at 33-1 on her debut at Haydock (6f, good); has a lot to find.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.60
Straight Forecast £15.87
Trifecta £312.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lady Pagasa

LAMBOURN:

Raqiya

D Express:

Elegant Appeal

NEWMARKET:

Dream Whisper

SPOTLIGHT:

Lunar Shine

Telegraph:

Carpathian

POSTDATA:

Lady Pagasa

The Guardian:

Lady Pagasa

Daily Mail:

Lady Pagasa

Daily Mirror:

Lady Pagasa

The Sun:

Lady Pagasa

The Star:

Lady Pagasa

Daily Record:

Lady Pagasa

The Times:

Raqiya