September 29 / 14.25 Newmarket

14.25

Good To Firm

Princess Royal Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £45368
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Princess Royal Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: -24431 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough at Listed level in France four weeks ago (did it smoothly, at 4-5) and 1m4f without extremes of going looks okay; each-way claims on this fourth attempt at a Group race.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(8)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Time Lock

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Harry Charlton

Raced freely when below-form seventh in this race last year (5-1); tongue tied first time when back to her best on soft ground three weeks ago, winning in good style for the second year running in 1m4f Group 3 at Newmarket; each-way claims if she backs it up this time round.

12/1

1st

4

(4)

27th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Time Lock

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

Improved form last September, winning a Listed event in France (1m4f, good to soft) followed by this Group 3 (good to firm) and the latter form would give her an excellent chance today; it has not been repeated this term but two of her three results (all higher level) were respectable, so she's still firmly in the picture; tongue tied first time.

9/4

3rd

6

(3)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Time Lock

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

in touch with leaders, raced centre from 8f out

15/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4-11 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 2yo 7f Group 1 winner Cursory Glance; sole 2yo run was on AW; made most when she narrowly justified favouritism in a 1m2f novice at Newbury (good to soft) and came from off the pace when taking a ten-runner Listed race in tidy fashion on the Newmarket July course (1m4f, soft); has improved in leaps and bounds and better still is highly likely after just three races, if she goes on the ground; high on the list.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Sweet Memories

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last August followed by a Group 3 second on the other track there (1m4f, good to firm); made a respectable return in the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock this July, before a lesser show at Deauville (1m4f, soft) in another Group 2; below form both starts in cheekpieces, including last time; needs a career best but 1m6f is well worth a go if she's back on song.

18/1

4th

6

(8)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Sweet Memories

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last August on third start, and good second in Group 3 on the other course there (1m4f, good to firm) next time; below par at Ascot in October but retains potential for her top yard, which was won this nine times (stable runs two today); not discounted.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1-1102 C BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Withdrawn from the Oaks (5-1) when upset in the stalls, then ran as if something was amiss in the French version; those were the low points but she won comfortably here (1m2f, soft) in May and was a creditable second at Salisbury (1m2f, good) on latest start, both Listed races; stays 1m2f well but not sure to get 1m4f on pedigree; one of the top contenders on form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(11)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Running Lion

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Mercurial mare who is smart on her day; won 1m Group 2 at Royal Ascot and finished a close second in the Group 1 Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) last year; the effect of the cheekpieces that prompted an improved fourth when bidding to retain her Ascot crown has worn off the last twice, though, including when a surprise market mover but beaten 24l in the Group 1 Nassau (1m2f, heavy) last time; wins nothing on that form, and the widest stall is not helpful, but she'd be a big threat if first-time blinkers fire her up.

11/4

5th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Running Lion

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won the Group 2 Duke of Cambridge at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and went close in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft); respectable fourth back at Royal Ascot last month but she hasn't been at her very best this season and looks vulnerable today; can lead.

25/1

4

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Running Lion

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) when bidding for a second win in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes but finished behind two of today's rivals and there seems no obvious reason why she should reverse the placings; ran as if something was amiss in this contest last year.

10/1

4th
6 (7)
Novakai

9/2

Form: 2-2017 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Second in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile as 2yo and the Musidora on return; found it tough in this season's two Group 1 assignments (Prix de Diane and Yorkshire Oaks) but drew nearly 5l clear in a Listed race on the other Newmarket course (1m4f, good) in between and that performance gives her a shout.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(7)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Novakai

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Second in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile as 2yo and the Musidora on return; found it tough in this season's two Group 1 assignments (Prix de Diane and Yorkshire Oaks) but drew nearly 5l clear in a Listed race on the other Newmarket course (1m4f, good) in between and that performance gives her a shout.

9/2

7th

8

(5)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

15:35 York

Novakai

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

First two 2yo starts (won debut) were on good to firm; second in both the Group 1 Fillies' Mile as 2yo and in the Musidora here on reappearance; down the field in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly but made the most of having her sights lowered in Listed race at Newmarket last month, leading 2f out and drawing nearly 5l clear; moving up to 1m4f clearly suited that day but this opposition demands better still.

11/1

1st

12

(8)

22nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:15 Newmarket (July)

Novakai

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Highly tried after making a successful debut last summer, her second-place finishes in the Fillies' Mile (1m, good) and behind Soul Sister in the Musidora (1m2f, good) standing out; may not have enjoyed the run of the race when down the field in the Prix de Diane at Chantilly (10.5f, good to soft) last month, but back in much calmer waters here and her pedigree suggests she could even improve for the longer trip.

100/30

5th
4 (10)
Azazat

10/1

Form: -31272 D BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a Leopardstown maiden in May; second since in a 1m4f Group 3 at Cork and 1m2f Listed race at the Curragh, with a creditable seventh of eight in the Irish Oaks in between; returning to 1m4f can help with further improvement but it is needed, in the first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(16)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 202y

15:25 Naas

Azazat

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

prominent, good headway to lead under 2f out, headed inside final 110yds, no match for winner

7/2

5th

4

(10)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Azazat

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Won a Leopardstown maiden in May; second since in a 1m4f Group 3 at Cork and 1m2f Listed race at the Curragh, with a creditable seventh of eight in the Irish Oaks in between; returning to 1m4f can help with further improvement but it is needed, in the first-time headgear.

10/1

Form: 13022

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
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.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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: -22134 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at the fourth attempt (Curragh 1m4f); wore cheekpieces that day and when showing markedly better form when close up since in 1m6f Group 3 at Leopardstown and 1m4f Group 3 at Deauville; unraced on firmer than good; needs better but she's heading the right way.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Scarlett OHara

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden winner last June, with some minor honours at Group 3 and Listed level since; second in France on penultimate start, no match for Sea Theme; ran poorly when blinkers replaced cheekpieces on latest (also scoped wrong) and now reverts; each-way chance if she bounces back on this AW debut.

6/1

5th

4

(5)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Scarlett OHara

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden winner last June, with some minor honours at Group 3 and Listed level since; second in France on penultimate start, no match for Sea Theme; ran poorly when blinkers replaced cheekpieces on latest (also scoped wrong) and now reverts; each-way chance if she bounces back on this AW debut.

6/1

13th

8

(16)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Galway

Scarlett OHara

9st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden winner last year has been placed many times in Group 3 and Listed company since; no match for a useful sort in France last time; handles the ground but will need her best from a difficult draw; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

6/1

12/1

Form: 57-531 C

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Improver this season, winning a Listed race at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) in June on latest start, but this race demands further progress.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(2)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Voodoo Queen

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Improver this season, winning a Listed race at Pontefract (1m4f, good to firm) in June on latest start, but this race demands further progress.

12/1

1st

11

(5)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Voodoo Queen

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Only fifth of nine to Luisa Casati in 1m4f Listed event at Goodwood on reappearance; however, she came to the fore as Sea Flawless and One Evening faded when excellent third of nine in Group 3 at York (1m6f, good to firm) on latest outing; that puts her firmly into each-way calculations.

5/1

3rd

8

(7)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:15 York

Voodoo Queen

9st 2lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Roger Varian

Two wins over 1m2f at Newmarket preceded her creditable fifth in the 2022 Galtres Stakes here; filled the same position at Goodwood (in another 1m4f Listed event) on reappearance, shaping as if she's ready for a crack at 1m6f; may improve.

14/1

Form: 311 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Rallied over 1m2f on debut; justified favouritism in novice race at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) in July and Listed Galtres Stakes at York (1m4f, good to firm) five weeks ago, the latter in a tight finish after knuckling down well; probably needs better still but she's been a big improver every time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Sea Theme

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

Dual 1m4f Listed winner, latterly at Clairefontaine this July on her only Listed assignment this term; ran creditably in the Yorkshire Oaks (1m4f) and Prix de Royallieu (1m6f, soft) on next two outings, before finding another Group 1 at Ascot last month far too tough (40-1); trainer has won four of the last seven renewals of this race and has major chance again if this filly runs near her best on AW debut.

2/1

1st

1

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Sea Theme

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

Dual 1m4f Listed winner, latterly at Clairefontaine this July on her only Listed assignment this term; ran creditably in the Yorkshire Oaks (1m4f) and Prix de Royallieu (1m6f, soft) on next two outings, before finding another Group 1 at Ascot last month far too tough (40-1); trainer has won four of the last seven renewals of this race and has major chance again if this filly runs near her best on AW debut.

2/1

7th

4

(3)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Sea Theme

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Dual 1m4f Listed winner, latterly when scoring readily at Clairefontaine this July; ran creditably in the Yorkshire Oaks (1m4f) and Prix de Royallieu (1m6f, soft) on last two outings, both Group 1, but they were won by today's rivals Content and Grateful, so there is major work for this filly to do.

50/1

Form: -44211

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a novice at Bath in August and getting up late on in a six-runner race at Ascot (good to firm) on handicap debut was much better form, both over 1m2f; has stamina in the pedigree but settling her is not straightforward; either way, major improvement is needed at 1m4f on this hat-trick bid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Elegancia

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry Charlton

Kept on strongly when second to all-the-way winner Attila The Honey at Newbury (13.2f, good) last month; unexposed at this sort of trip and could have more to offer; on the shortlist.

7/2

2nd

2

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Elegancia

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry Charlton

Two wins last year (1m2f, good to soft/good to firm) and close fourth at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) most recently; stamina to prove now up in trip but her dam won at up to 1m4f and this lightly raced 4yo can be in the mix if seeing out the distance.

8/1

4th

2

(5)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Elegancia

10st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry Charlton

Successful over 1m2f at Bath (novice; good to soft) and Ascot (handicap; good to firm) at the end of last summer; out of depth when a remote last of four in Sandown Group 3 on reappearance but respected back in these calmer waters.

5/2

20/1

Form: 24-165 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Can make the running, as when winning twice in very small fields over 1m4f at Goodwood, latterly this June in Listed race; the Lancashire Oaks in July was not as good as her Group-race form last autumn (second in this race) and she was soundly beaten at Goodwood latest, albeit trying 1m6f on heavy going (first run on softer than good); needs a return to peak form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(3)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Peripatetic

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Can make the running, as when winning twice in very small fields over 1m4f at Goodwood, latterly this June in Listed race; the Lancashire Oaks in July was not as good as her Group-race form last autumn (second in this race) and she was soundly beaten at Goodwood latest, albeit trying 1m6f on heavy going (first run on softer than good); needs a return to peak form.

20/1

5th

3

(7)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Peripatetic

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Unraced on softer than good; can make the running, as when winning in very small fields over 1m4f here last August (handicap) and this June (Listed race); the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock four weeks ago was not as good as her Group-race form last autumn (a return to which would give her good each-way claims) and others may be stronger candidates for 1m6f.

11/1

6th

5

(3)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Peripatetic

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Last year's highlight was her close second in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m4f, good) in September and she reappeared with a small-field Listed win at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) last month; unraced on slow ground; this lightly raced 4yo is in good hands to continue to progress; could be involved.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.90
Straight Forecast £21.94
Tricast £102.31
Trifecta £151.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Sea Theme

RP RATINGS:

Novakai

SPOTLIGHT:

Sweet Memories

TOPSPEED:

Running Lion

Telegraph:

Time Lock

Daily Mirror:

Sea Theme

The Sun:

Sea Theme

The Star:

Sea Theme

The Times:

Sweet Memories

D Express:

Sweet Memories

The Guardian:

Novakai

Daily Mail:

Novakai

Daily Record:

Novakai

NEWMARKET:

Running Lion