September 15 / 13.15 Doncaster

13.15

Soft

Coopers Marquees EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 2
  • 11 runners
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Coopers Marquees EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had to wait for a clear run when promising third at 11-1 on recent debut at Sandown (7f, good) in what looked a warm maiden; that's the best form in this field and there can be optimism she'll progress.
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2

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Circe

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Consistent and genuine filly who has done better the more she's raced, adding to three 6f handicap wins (good and good to firm; one over C&D) with a feisty show in fourth on unfavourable terms in a Group 3 at Doncaster (7f, soft) last month; can have a big say back at 6f.

5/1

4th

5

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Circe

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Richard Hannon

Three handicap wins this year (6f, good/good to firm) and another good run when sixth of 27 in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) last month; also effective at 7f and further improvement can't be ruled out, but it's necessary now upped in grade.

25/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 48

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a useful pedigree and has shown ability on both starts (6f, good), but she needs something extra if she's to win this.
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3rd

5

(1)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Leicester

Looking For Queen

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Ended three-race 2yo campaign with creditable second at Doncaster (7f, soft) and was placed in a good Newmarket maiden (7f, good) when back in action in April; had wind op last month and has plenty of scope for improvement in handicaps; respected.

6/1

3rd

2

(2)

18th Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Looking For Queen

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

raced in second

8/1

3rd

2

(2)

18th Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Looking For Queen

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

raced in second, lost second over 1f out, kept on but no match for first two

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
300,000gns yearling; fourth foal; sister to 1m 2yo/1m3f winner Tenerife Sunshine (RPR 92); dam Listed-placed 1m4f winner, half-sister to 2,000 Guineas/King George winner Golan and Derby runner-up Tartan Bearer; plenty to like on paper and she's in good hands; could be a player on debut.
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7

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Lasting Love

10st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Fairly useful form when placed four times over 1m2f on the Flat for Andrew Balding last year; raced too freely on her first two stable/hurdle starts, easily brushed aside by short-odds winner when remote second at Stratford (2m, good) this month, but there is still hope she might transfer more of her Flat ability to this code.

8/1

7

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Lasting Love

10st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Fairly useful form when placed four times over 1m2f on the Flat for Andrew Balding last year; raced too freely on her first two stable/hurdle starts, easily brushed aside by short-odds winner when remote second at Stratford (2m, good) this month, but there is still hope she might transfer more of her Flat ability to this code.

8/1

2nd

8

8th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

17:55 Stratford

Lasting Love

10st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Often placed but failed to win (0-8) on the Flat for Andrew Balding; took a keen hold and weakened when last of five on stable/hurdles debut at Newbury (2m, good; 12-1) seven weeks ago; may need time to acclimatise to the demands of this discipline; safer to look elsewhere.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; sister to 7f 2yo Listed winner Holloway Boy; unraced dam from fine family; represents powerful yard; could play leading role on debut.
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2nd

12

(10)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

12:17 Newcastle (AW)

Stifling

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sister to 7f 2yo/1m winner Holloway Boy (including Group 3; RPR 113); 7-1, signs of inexperience but also fair form and promise when running-on fourth off 11 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, soft) in September 2023; off for 454 days but this is a suitable race in which to reappear; likely key player.

9/4

6/1

Form: 2

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inexperience evident when promising second at 7-2 on last month's debut at Leicester (6f, soft); having kept on well she's open to improvement now upped to 7f and is firmly in calculations on this second start.
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6th

4

(2)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Marie Ellen

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't progressed from her first two starts last year; last of five at Pontefract (6f, soft) last month; yet to race on ground faster than good; first-time hood is now worn; easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

5th

4

(1)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Marie Ellen

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

Showed promise on soft ground in her first two starts (6f and 7f); hasn't progressed from there, including two comprehensive defeats in handicaps.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

1st May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Pontefract

Marie Ellen

9st 4lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Marco Botti

pressed leader, outpaced 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out

10/1

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam Australian 6f and 7f (Group 2) winner from classy family; from top stable and she's one to be interested in on debut.
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4th

6

(6)

27th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:20 Yarmouth

Shakeela

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

First run was on turf (soft) and last three have been on AW; justified favouritism in a Southwell maiden (7f) but she's been beaten 5l in both subsequent runs including on handicap debut at Southwell (1m) last month; that was after almost six months off but she needs to kick on again on this drop back in trip.

12/1

4th

6

(6)

27th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:20 Yarmouth

Shakeela

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

First run was on turf (soft) and last three have been on AW; justified favouritism in a Southwell maiden (7f) but she's been beaten 5l in both subsequent runs including on handicap debut at Southwell (1m) last month; that was after almost six months off but she needs to kick on again on this drop back in trip.

12/1

6th

8

(3)

28th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Shakeela

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Bettered her encouraging debut when running on well to beat Completed and Battle Queen in 7f novice here in October; raced a bit too freely and was slightly disappointing on her final 2yo start but remains an interesting prospect for the season ahead.

12/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 7

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a useful pedigree but she was soundly beaten at 28-1 on last month's debut at Kempton (7f, AW) and may well need further.
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11th

8

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Flavor

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Wears first-time headgear and a market check is advised, but she's struggled this year in her first two handicaps and a transformation is needed.

16/1

10th

9

(7)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:10 Nottingham

Flavor

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Never in the hunt on her handicap debut/reappearance at Kempton ten days ago (7f); this trip should be more suitable and although others have more obvious claims, she's worth a market check.

20/1

8th

12

(4)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Kempton (AW)

Flavor

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Down the field at big prices in three maiden/novice events (7f/1m2f) last season; now goes handicapping on her return but she needs improvement and not sure this drop back in trip will suit.

25/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
80,000gns yearling; seventh foal; half-sister to six winners notably Rocchigiani (7f/1m including 2yo/Group 2) and Ross (6.5f-7.5f including French Listed); dam German 1m Listed winner; trainer also saddles Leicester runner-up Marie Ellen and the betting could be informative regarding this newcomer.
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8th

7

(6)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Mutabahia

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Marco Botti

80,000gns yearling; seventh foal; half-sister to six winners notably Rocchigiani (7f/1m including 2yo/Group 2) and Ross (6.5f-7.5f including French Listed); dam German 1m Listed winner; trainer also saddles Leicester runner-up Marie Ellen and the betting could be informative regarding this newcomer.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000euros yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to three Australian winners (6f-7f); dam French 1m4f AW winner out of Group-placed 1m 2yo winner; market check advised but she'll need to be useful to make a winning debut.
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10th

1

(6)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Pasha

10st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Owen

Won a maiden at Nottingham last summer (8.3f, good to firm) but 0-9 in handicaps since; low-key return from a 12-week break this month and cheekpieces are now given a go; others appeal more.

14/1

9

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Pasha

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

On a losing run but she wasn't discredited when sixth of ten in 1m2f handicap at Salisbury in June; much respected off a 2lb lower mark after a break.

12/1

6th

4

(1)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:30 Salisbury

Pasha

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Inclined to overdo it when going this far previously but the return to 1m didn't suit (minus tongue-tie, as today) last time; that was a step back in the right direction though and she's on a competitive mark if settling.

10/1

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to five winners including Dalaalaat (1m 2yo; RPR 93) and Alwahsh (1m-1m4f; 89); dam 7f 2yo winner/1,000 Guineas third; trainer having excellent year with 2yos and she's a respected newcomer.
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4th

1

(11)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Morning Light

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Well back on first two 7f starts but a more prominent ride, the fitting of blinkers (retained) and the step up to 1m showed her in a much better light over C&D in January where she stuck her neck out to hang on to second behind a Godolphin winner; competitive on switch to a handicap.

4/1

2nd

10

(10)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Morning Light

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Well down the field in both starts, latest here; fitting of headgear needs to make a huge difference.

50/1

13th

13

(11)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Morning Light

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

7-2 for her Doncaster debut (7f, soft) in September, but ran green and only beat one home; half-sister to a couple of AW winners and could fare better now returning from three months off, but she will need to from her high draw.

14/1

11th
11 (9)
Tigla

100/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1, well beaten on last month's debut at Beverley (7.4f, good).
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9th

9

(9)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:35 Leicester

Tigla

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Moderate form in all four starts, including when on this mark on handicap debut in October when last seen; better is needed.

16/1

6th

12

(5)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tigla

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Nigel Tinkler

Huge prices and beaten a long way in three runs on turf; is a half-sister to the yard's C&D winner Piastrella, so maybe the surface switch will help, but Socialise looks her trainer's best chance.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £53.90
Straight Forecast £53.86
Trifecta £246.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Circe

SPOTLIGHT:

Morning Light

NEWMARKET:

Stifling

D Express:

Lasting Love

The Star:

Stifling

The Times:

Morning Light

Telegraph:

Morning Light

TOPSPEED:

Circe

POSTDATA:

Circe

The Guardian:

Circe

Daily Mail:

Circe

Daily Mirror:

Circe

The Sun:

Circe

Daily Record:

Circe