October 07 / 14.40 Newmarket

14.40

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British EBF 40th Anniversary Premier Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £36078
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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British EBF 40th Anniversary Premier Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £17.20
  • Place: £3.55

Form: -21541 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good) in June and scored by 5l at Listowel (1m4f, soft to heavy) 16 days ago; this 5yo has gone up the weights and takes on some unexposed 3yos today, but it was a career best last time and this progressive Irish raider could be in the mix.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(11)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Vera Verto

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

started quickly, led narrowly, prominent after 2f, lost position but in touch with leaders after 3f

12/1

5th

8

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:40 Chester

Vera Verto

8st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three 1m5f/1m4f handicap wins when making most last year; easily her most competitive show this term when never-nearer second at Killarney (extended 1m6f, yielding to soft) last time; that's the furthest she's been on the Flat and gives hope for this longer trip; acts on heavy; one to consider.

11/2

2nd

4

(13)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:12 Killarney

Vera Verto

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield early, towards rear when pushed along briefly before halfway

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 237811 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won at Bath (11.6f, good to firm) last month and followed up over this C&D (good to firm) last Thursday; enjoyed the run of the race in a prominent pitch last time but she's still entitled to respect up 5lb.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newmarket

Divina Grace

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Useful for Rae Guest; took her form to a new level with a game success in Newbury Group 3 on stable/seasonal debut, taking record to 6-21; faces a stiffer task in this grade but may rate higher still and she's the sole C&D winner in the field; very hard to dismiss.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:05 Newmarket

Divina Grace

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

6/1

1st

7

(2)

12th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Divina Grace

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

disputed lead early, led but pestered after 1f, ridden when joined over 1f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, just did enough, gamely

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 624112 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won AW novice (1m4f) in July on fourth start and followed up in four-runner handicap at Goodwood (1m4f, good); went close at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) three weeks ago and she's in excellent hands to continue to progress.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(10)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Bath

Queen Emma

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) and Goodwood (1m4f, good) during the summer and she went close in her hat-trick bid at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) last month; another good run when third in a Class 2 at Newmarket last time but was behind Vera Verto in that race and she meets her old rival on the same terms here; needs to find more at this new trip.

8/1

3rd

4

(1)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Queen Emma

9st 3lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: William Haggas

Won AW novice (1m4f) in July on fourth start and followed up in four-runner handicap at Goodwood (1m4f, good); went close at Doncaster (1m4f, soft) three weeks ago and she's in excellent hands to continue to progress.

7/2

2nd

4

(2)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Queen Emma

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Progressive filly who was nicely on top in the finish when beating a solid yardstick over 1m4f at Goodwood (good), for which a 6lb rise is fair; no doubt has plenty more to offer; below par on her only previous run on ground softer than good, though that was on her debut.

7/2

9/2

Form: 5-412U

Last run: 66 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won Windsor maiden (1m2f, good to firm) in July on third start and went very close in handicap there (1m2f, good) next time; unseated rider leaving the stalls at Goodwood in August last time; needs to avoid similar mishap but pedigree suggests that 1m4f will suit and she's one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(16)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Newmarket

Decoration

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Won Windsor maiden and went close on handicap debut there, both over 1m2f in July; unseated rider leaving the stalls at Goodwood in August, which was her only appearance on ground softer than good; had a fair first stab at 1m4f here on latest start but now needs to resume improvement.

8/1

4th

6

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Decoration

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Varian

Won Windsor maiden (1m2f, good to firm) in July on third start and went very close in handicap there (1m2f, good) next time; unseated rider leaving the stalls at Goodwood in August last time; needs to avoid similar mishap but pedigree suggests that 1m4f will suit and she's one to consider.

9/2

Form: 51-95

Last run: 75 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield novice (1m, AW) last November on second and final 2yo start; unable to threaten on either outing this year (1m2f) and she needs to raise her game, but the step up to 1m4f is a possible positive.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Blue Missile

8st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won Lingfield novice (1m, AW) last November on second and final 2yo start; unable to threaten on either outing this year (1m2f) and she needs to raise her game, but the step up to 1m4f is a possible positive.

14/1

5th

2

(1)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Blue Missile

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

midfield, outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

6/1

9th

3

(11)

26th May 2023

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Blue Missile

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

in rear

5/1

Form: 711242

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won in May/June in her first two handicaps (1m2f, good to firm) and she's been a good second on two of her last three starts (1m4f/11.4f, good); further improvement is needed now up in grade but that's possible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(6)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shazam

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won her first two handicaps earlier this year (1m2f, good to firm) and was twice runner-up afterwards; below par in a Class 2 handicap at Newmarket last time but can be forgiven that; AW defeats came in novice events.

5/2

6th

9

(4)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Shazam

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won in May/June in her first two handicaps (1m2f, good to firm) and she's been a good second on two of her last three starts (1m4f/11.4f, good); further improvement is needed now up in grade but that's possible.

10/1

Form: -43442

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Fourth of 19 when upped in trip in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) in 1m4f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot (good) and another big run when Listed second on July course here (1m4f, good; no match for the winner); this progressive 3yo could again go well now back in a handicap after a break.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(7)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Cloudbreaker

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Fourth of 19 when upped in trip in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) in 1m4f 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot (good) and another big run when Listed second on July course here (1m4f, good; no match for the winner); this progressive 3yo could again go well now back in a handicap after a break.

5/1

2nd

8

(6)

22nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:15 Newmarket (July)

Cloudbreaker

8st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Charlie Fellowes

Course winner who has performed well in her last two starts, finishing fourth of eight in a Listed contest at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May and filling the same position in the 19-runner King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good) last month; needs a bit more to trouble a few of these.

10/1

4th

18

(22)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Cloudbreaker

8st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

dwelt start, switched right soon after start, in rear

20/1

20/1

Form: 115147 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
This 4yo is taking on some unexposed 3yos and she was tailed off at Newbury recently; however, that was on soft ground and she had made it four wins for the year when scoring on the July course here (1m4f, good) in August; denied a clear run there next time; not written off now back on better ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Sids Annie

8st 13lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Mark Usher

First past the post for the fifth time on the AW at Kempton last month, only to be disqualified for hanging left and hampering Kinetic; nudged up 2lb but she should still be competitive and she's twice a winner here.

4/1

2nd

2

(6)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sids Annie

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mark Usher

held up in rear

15/2

2nd

2

(6)

5th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sids Annie

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mark Usher

held up in rear, good headway from over 2f out, ran on to lead then hung left inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, finished 1st, placed 2nd, interference

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 9-118

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in June on her second start and followed up in Nottingham novice (1m2f, good to firm); well beaten in Listed race at York (1m2f, good to soft) in July last time out and needs to better that performance, but this handicap newcomer retains potential for her top trainer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(5)

7th Oct 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newmarket

Long Ago

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in June on her second start and followed up in Nottingham novice (1m2f, good to firm); well beaten in Listed race at York (1m2f, good to soft) in July last time out and needs to better that performance, but this handicap newcomer retains potential for her top trainer.

13/2

8th

6

(3)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:15 York

Long Ago

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Won at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in June on second start and followed up in another novice at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm); improvement needed if this much tougher contest but she's just the type her trainer excels with and he has won two of the last seven runnings with 3yos; respected.

10/1

1st

1

(8)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:00 Nottingham

Long Ago

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Didn't show a great deal in sole 2yo run but she left that form miles behind when making all in a big-field novice at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) on her recent return; has a penalty on this switch to turf but she's open to more progress and is strongly respected.

15/8

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £77.80
Straight Forecast £87.35
Tricast £260.19
Trifecta £196.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Divina Grace

Telegraph:

Vera Verto

SPOTLIGHT:

Queen Emma

RP RATINGS:

Decoration

The Times:

Cloudbreaker

Daily Mirror:

Shazam

The Sun:

Queen Emma

D Express:

Decoration

POSTDATA:

Divina Grace

NEWMARKET:

Divina Grace

Daily Mail:

Divina Grace

The Star:

Cloudbreaker

The Guardian:

Vera Verto

Daily Record:

Vera Verto