September 22 / 14.50 Ayr

14.50

Good To Soft

Arran Scottish Sprint EBF Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £26653.7
  • 0m 5f 110y
  • Class 1
  • 12 runners
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Arran Scottish Sprint EBF Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.60
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 523-34

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this last year and has also produced solid performances in defeat on her two outings this year, most recently in a Group 3 at York in July; can be thereabouts if handling conditions (unraced on slow turf).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(12)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Pink Crystal

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, switched left soon after start, in rear

33/1

6th

11

(12)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Pink Crystal

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, switched left soon after start, in rear, outpaced and pushed along halfway, some headway when short of room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

33/1

9th

6

(4)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Pink Crystal

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ended 4yo turf season with two very good runs, winning an Ayr Listed race (good to soft) and close up in a Group 3 at Ascot (6f, good); not obviously bet-worthy on this year's form but it's possible she'll sing a different tune for the first-time tongue-tie.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 456523

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
2yo Listed winner (6f, soft) who has often run well in defeat this season, most recently third in Group 3 at Naas (6f, good to yielding; Aussie Girl second); there's a suspicion she'll come up short once more but she might not be far away.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(6)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Angel

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Listed 6f winner in France as 2yo; fair fourth of eight in 7f fillies' Listed race on Polytrack in May on sole AW start but has something to prove on balance, quite apart from tackling Tapeta for the first time.

12/1

10th

8

(2)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Secret Angel

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: K R Burke

Listed winner on soft ground in France as a 2yo; series of good efforts in defeat in recent months and she should give it another good go.

13/2

2nd

10

(8)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Secret Angel

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

midfield in centre of group, headway over 1f out, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

9/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4-3293

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
The form of her Listed second here (5f, good) in June reads well and she finished fast for third in a handicap at York (5f, good to firm) last month, when she may well have won granted a clear run; has also shown promise on good to soft ground; this 3yo could play a leading role.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Marine Wave

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has won on good to soft; seen in best light when impressive in a similar race at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August; had an off day next time and she lacked the pace to get involved at Ayr since (extended 5f; respectable fourth) but returning to 6f with a stiff finish can suit; solid.

6/1

4th

2

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Marine Wave

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Never better than when coming clear for 6f Listed win at Pontefract in August (good to firm; Rage Of Bamby over 4l back in fourth) but she was a different filly when dropping right out at York since (6f, good to soft; had won a big handicap on that ground in June); needs quick about-face.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:00 York

Marine Wave

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

9/1

11/2

Form: 221222 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Made all in a handicap at the Curragh (7f, good) in July and has continued in fine form, finishing second in Listed/Group 3 races at Naas (6f, soft/good to yielding) the last twice; this Irish raider is one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Aussie Girl

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Nicely progressive of late on easy ground, touched off in Scurry Handicap here before gaining black-type placings at Naas (twice) and last month finished a close fourth in well-contested Ayr fillies' Listed; trip/ground to suit and major player although draw may not be ideal.

9/2

4th

5

(2)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Aussie Girl

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

in touch with leaders on far side of group, edged left and steady headway 2f out, pressed leaders inside final furlong, kept on

11/2

2nd

4

(10)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:15 Naas

Aussie Girl

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Progressive handicapper, winning premier event at the Curragh before second in Scurry Handicap there; better again when second to Clounmacon in C&D fillies Listed last month, showing plenty of speed; going the right way but more likely needed here to play a major role.

12/1

12/1

Form: 232176 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Group 3 at Longchamp (5f, very soft) in May and Listed winner at Chantilly (6f, good) next time; on that evidence she could be thereabouts under a 3lb penalty, but she's been below par the last twice.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Perdika

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Tough sprinter who is still improving judged on her second in the Abbaye 13 days ago; has run well over C&D in the past and the forecast rain will be in her favour; obvious claims if reproducing the latest run, even with her penalty, but she did lead up the rail and was seen to maximum effect.

4/1

5th

1

(7)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Perdika

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Boughey

led in centre of group, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

12/1

6th

8

(3)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Perdika

9st 0lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

Campaigned in UAE, France and Britain this year, showing useful form on the whole; however, her two Listed wins came on French soil and she was a disappointing favourite there when last seen; needs a career best to land this prize; cheekpieces added.

12/1

50/1

Form: -24947

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
2yo novice winner who was good fourth in Glorious Goodwood handicap (6f, good to soft) last month; however, she has plenty to find against today's opponents and she wasn't at her best at Thirsk most recently.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(5)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:40 York

Silent Words

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

squeezed out start, soon recovered and led at fast pace, reduced lead 2f out, headed when hung badly left and lost ground quickly over 1f out, weakened over 1f out

66/1

7th

2

(1)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:25 Musselburgh

Silent Words

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

slowly into stride, soon recovered and in touch with leaders on inner

20/1

Form: -41532

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo who was good third in Glorious Goodwood handicap (6f, good to soft) last month before going close in a Listed race at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) behind subsequent Group 1 third Believing; in good hands to continue to improve and she's on the shortlist.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(8)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Funny Story

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Found late reserves to win this race (soft) 12 months ago but her form this year has been rather ragged; ran well enough for a long way back over C&D recently but her finish lacked the conviction of old and the fitting of headgear raises questions.

13/2

4th

1

(5)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Newmarket

Funny Story

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

raced in fourth, headway over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, weakened towards finish

5/1

4th

7

(5)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Newmarket (July)

Funny Story

8st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Runner-up in 6f Listed races on the other course here and at Salisbury in the spring, but she hasn't been quite on song since, even allowing for some interference when third to Quinault at Chester last time; needs to bounce back but she's certainly a contender on her best form.

8/1

8th
8 (4)
Queen Me

4/1

Form: 23-960

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won on debut last July (6f, good to soft) and placed in 2yo Group races the next twice (including here); respectable sixth in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) and, although she failed to threaten in last month's Nunthorpe, she could be firmly involved now back down in grade.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(8)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Queen Me

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kevin Ryan

in touch with leaders, smooth headway disputing second under 2f out, kept on but lost two places towards finish

6/1

8th

8

(4)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Queen Me

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won on debut last July (6f, good to soft) and placed in 2yo Group races the next twice (including here); respectable sixth in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) and, although she failed to threaten in last month's Nunthorpe, she could be firmly involved now back down in grade.

4/1

11th

15

(1)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Queen Me

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Kevin Ryan

Went close in the Group 2 Lowther Stakes here (6f, good) last August on her second 2yo start and ran well for a long way when sixth in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) last time; lightly raced and this first attempt at 5f may be a plus but she has plenty to find on form.

40/1

25/1

Form: 147555

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Posted a handicap four-timer in May/June and has run some good races since, but it seems likely she'll be outclassed in this company.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(8)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Radio Goo Goo

9st 12lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

8/1

9th

3

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:15 Chester

Radio Goo Goo

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

100/1

Form: 704006

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-8 since winning a Yarmouth maiden last August on her second start and she's up against it today.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(11)

21st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sweet Harmony

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

Sole win came in 2022 and has inconsistent form figures; however, usually runs in better races (often Listed) and may take advantage of this drop back in class; not dismissed.

12/1

9th

11

(10)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

15:11 Lingfield (AW)

Sweet Harmony

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

prominent, led after 1f

100/1

6th

11

(1)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Harmony

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

Sole win came in 6f maiden at Yarmouth as 2yo; form in Listed fillies' races on turf suggests a mighty step forward is needed on AW debut.

40/1

8/1

Form: 115219

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has been highly progressive in handicaps this season and won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to soft) last month; her run at York five days later may have come too soon and she's capable of a bold bid if tapping back into her previous promise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Record of 7-24 on turf; made all at Pontefract (6f) on Monday, scoring with something to spare and confirming that she's well suited by soft ground; may well remain competitive, even with 5lb penalty.

8/1

3

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won this 12 months ago off 3lb higher before a good fourth in a Doncaster Listed race; this season started slowly but the blindfold was removed late on her penultimate start and she did a solo when fifth of 12 at Ripon; not ruled out.

9/4

33/1

Form: 7-3317

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
4yo who posted a career best when easily winning Yarmouth handicap (5f, good to firm) in June, but she's since been soundly beaten in a Listed race at York (5f, good to soft); others are preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Rum Cocktail

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Placed in her first two starts for this yard before bolting up in a Class 4 handicap at Yarmouth in June (5f, good to firm); she's come up well short in two Listed events since, though, and is likely to do so again here.

40/1

12th

4

(13)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Rum Cocktail

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

4yo who posted a career best when easily winning Yarmouth handicap (5f, good to firm) in June, but she's since been soundly beaten in a Listed race at York (5f, good to soft); others are preferred.

33/1

7th

10

(6)

15th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:35 York

Rum Cocktail

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders in centre of group

25/1

Non-runners

Gale Force Maya

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £76.10
Straight Forecast £64.82
Trifecta £342.10

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Pink Crystal

RP RATINGS:

Queen Me

POSTDATA:

Aussie Girl

SPOTLIGHT:

Marine Wave

Daily Mail:

Funny Story

Telegraph:

Perdika

LAMBOURN:

Rum Cocktail

TOPSPEED:

Gale Force Maya

Daily Record:

Aussie Girl

D Express:

Marine Wave

THE NORTH:

Queen Me

The Times:

Queen Me

Daily Mirror:

Funny Story

The Guardian:

Pink Crystal

The Sun:

Pink Crystal

The Star:

Pink Crystal