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British EBF 40th Anniversary Premier Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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British EBF 40th Anniversary Premier Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.70
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 1207-0 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Looked promising at two, winning her first two starts (6f, AW) before chasing home Lezoo in an Ascot Group 3; ended her juvenile campaign with two lesser efforts and had wind surgery in November; raced freely and didn't get home over 7f on last week's belated return to action; hood added and drop back in trip may help; perhaps a shade high in the weights though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Kinta

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

in touch with leaders, weakened from over 1f out

12/1

4th

6

(8)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Kinta

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

The addition of a hood saw her win a good fillies' handicap at Newmarket last September and she followed that with a Listed second over C&D in November; perhaps unsuited by the drop to 5f here three weeks ago when the hood was absent; headgear returns today, along with a new tongue-tie, and she's one to consider.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 751601 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has looked good on a couple of occasions this year, notably at Salisbury three weeks ago when finishing her race off strongly (fastest sectional for each of the last three furlongs); wouldn't be certain to confirm the placings with Al Simmo, who was always on the sharp end that day, but still not fully exposed as a sprinter.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(8)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Frankness

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Looks good on her day, as when winning 6f handicaps at Goodwood and Salisbury this season; good second over C&D 16 days ago and still capable of better; best form on good or quicker so rain wouldn't be an obvious plus.

10/1

2nd

5

(11)

28th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Frankness

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has looked good on a couple of occasions this year, notably at Salisbury three weeks ago when finishing her race off strongly (fastest sectional for each of the last three furlongs); wouldn't be certain to confirm the placings with Al Simmo, who was always on the sharp end that day, but still not fully exposed as a sprinter.

7/2

1st

3

(9)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Salisbury

Frankness

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway on outer 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well and led towards finish

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 760412 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
More realistically treated again now and she's coming here in top form, seeing off 11 rivals in a competitive sprint at Wolverhampton before a good second at Pontefract last week (6f, good to soft; winner highly progressive); returning to a faster surface will help and this strong-travelling filly can go well once again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(10)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Minnetonka

9st 1lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Richard Hannon

took keen hold, disputed lead, raced in second over 4f out

7/1

11th

7

(5)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Minnetonka

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Smooth winner of a Class 4 handicap at Wolverhampton last month; runner-up in three runs since and highly likely she's still attractively handicapped; hard to see why she would reverse Pontefract form with Unequal Love on these terms though.

20/1

2nd

8

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Minnetonka

9st 6lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning over C&D early last month and has performed at least as well in two starts on turf since, looking unlucky not to win when dead-heating for second at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; only 1lb higher and one to be interested in.

7/2

Form: 040060 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Couldn't cut it in Group company earlier in the year and she hasn't looked ahead of her mark in handicaps either; behind a couple of these at Salisbury three weeks ago and others look more appealing.
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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

Form: 72-456

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Should really have won by now and blinkers haven't sparked any progress the last twice; makes her handicap debut in a competitive event and remains vulnerable back down in distance; new headgear tried.
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2nd

7

(3)

4th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Ivory Madonna

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

in rear, headway 2f out, went second final 110yds, no match for winner

10/1

3rd

6

(8)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Ivory Madonna

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

slowly into stride, in rear

6/1

2nd

10

(3)

15th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Ivory Madonna

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

Placed in Group races over 6f and 7f as 2yo but still no win, this year including in handicaps on three of her last four outings; three of her 2023 runs have been at this track and that form does not look good enough.

16/1

Form: 26-202 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Tough filly who has made great strides from humble beginnings and she's been better than ever this year, second at York on her reappearance in June and chasing home Frankness at Salisbury three weeks ago (both 6f on good to firm); didn't help herself by hanging markedly right last time (not the first time she's hung) but she shouldn't be far away if repeating that form.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Al Simmo

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Steph Hollinshead

midfield, prominent after 2f

12/1

10th

2

(11)

22nd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Al Simmo

10st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Steph Hollinshead

Won two four-runner handicaps here last summer, taking her record over C&D to 211; off nine months, but is proven fresh and drying ground is very much in her favour; not out of it.

8/1

7th
10 (10)
Alcazan

12/1

Form: 070101 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Wins her fair share and she's in the form of her life, winning at Goodwood last month and recording a 40-1 win at Yarmouth last week; penalty in this grade should leave her vulnerable though.
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1

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Kempton (AW)

Alcazan

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Roger Teal

Versatile trip-wise; C&D winner; put a couple of low-key runs behind her when a front-running second at Chester three weeks ago (7.6f, good); 1lb higher but her apprentice takes off a valuable 7lb; one to consider.

8/1

2

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:35 Chester

Alcazan

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Teal

On a losing run and she came in a below-form seventh of ten in 6f Windsor handicap 18 days ago; others appeal more.

11/1

14/1

Form: 2-157

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All races at about 1m, winning a Southwell novice in April but short of that level in two runs back from four months off; out of the weights today and something to prove now sprinting.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(1)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Urban Decay

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Bell

in touch with leaders

8/1

8th

6

(9)

15th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Urban Decay

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Bell

Ready winner on AW of a 1m novice at Southwell in April and 7f handicap here three weeks ago; back up 4lb but has had just six races and her telling late bid last time suggests she has more to give.

5/1

1st

1

(9)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Urban Decay

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Bell

held up in rear

9/2

Form: -07340 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Prolific mare who was successful in this race in 2021 (off 5lb lower); more miss than hit in 2023 but her Group 3 third at York in July was up there with her best efforts; usually wears cheekpieces but blinkers are now tried; no surprise to see her go well as Michael Dods bids to win this race for the third season in a row.
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9th

1

(6)

28th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Gale Force Maya

9st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Dods

Prolific mare who was successful in this race in 2021 (off 5lb lower); more miss than hit in 2023 but her Group 3 third at York in July was up there with her best efforts; usually wears cheekpieces but blinkers are now tried; no surprise to see her go well as Michael Dods bids to win this race for the third season in a row.

6/1

14th

4

(6)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Gale Force Maya

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

prominent

10/1

Form: 341607

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
This year's best form has come over 7f on AW; has run well over C&D but she will need to leave her recent return to action well behind her; stable also run Kinta.
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0

6

(1)

28th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

River Pride

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: George Boughey

This year's best form has come over 7f on AW; has run well over C&D but she will need to leave her recent return to action well behind her; stable also run Kinta.

25/1

7th

4

(3)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

River Pride

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Boughey

Off the mark for this yard in a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in March; stiff tasks on her next two starts and this should be more suitable in class terms; might be better suited by further though.

8/1

13th

11

(9)

21st Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

18:25 Bath

River Pride

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Three wins all came over 7f and she's having a first ever crack at this trip, under a jockey who can't claim his usual 5lb; has a good bit to find and Perdika looks her trainer's best chance.

33/1

Non-runners

Executive Decision

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £11.29
Tricast £63.46
Trifecta £86.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Minnetonka

The Guardian:

Executive Decision

NEWMARKET:

Kinta

POSTDATA:

Alcazan

TOPSPEED:

Gale Force Maya

The Star:

Frankness

Daily Mirror:

Al Simmo

D Express:

Executive Decision

The Times:

Kinta

RP RATINGS:

Minnetonka

Telegraph:

Minnetonka

The Sun:

Minnetonka

Daily Record:

Minnetonka

LAMBOURN:

Alcazan

Daily Mail:

Gale Force Maya