October 10 / 14.47 Leicester

14.47

Good To Soft

British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 1m 0f 53y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.13
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to stable's high-class stayer Coltrane; made a pleasing start to her career when fourth in a 7f novice here four weeks ago, keeping on steadily; 1m looks sure to suit and she sets the standard with improvement expected; has to be on the shortlist.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Warda Jamila

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has not made the progress that seemed likely and although she was a close fourth of seven at Goodwood (second attempt over this far) last time, that was when setting a steady pace; acts on good to soft, unraced on soft.

12/1

6

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Warda Jamila

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Campaigned mostly at shorter but latest effort (1m3f, AW debut) suggests this return to 1m4f is worth exploring; back on last winning mark and ran well in sole Goodwood attempt; clear possibilities.

6/1

6th

3

(5)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Warda Jamila

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Looked set for better this term but it's not arrived yet, following what had looked an encouraging reappearance; below form on sole attempt beyond 1m2f, admittedly at 2024 Royal Ascot, and this is her AW debut.

12/1

OUR TIP

15/8

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000gns yearling; half-sister to French 6f winner Ave Maria; dam a 7f (2yo) and 1m Listed winner (stayed 1m4f; RPR 106); stable can get them ready first time out and their strike-rate this year is an impressive 21%; betting to guide.
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5th

1

(3)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Salisbury

Beatrice Shilling

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-11, including four defeats for this yard; late interference didn't cost her the race at Windsor (1m, good to firm) but it was a respectable effort in a first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces are now added; likely to race prominently.

4/1

2

(4)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Beatrice Shilling

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-7 for Peter Chapple-Hyam and 0-3 this year for current yard; on dangerous mark and was runner-up at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in March but she didn't match that back on turf at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) last time; tongue-tie is now added and she needs to find more back at this trip.

6/1

2

(4)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Beatrice Shilling

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-7 for Peter Chapple-Hyam and 0-3 this year for current yard; on dangerous mark and was runner-up at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in March but she didn't match that back on turf at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) last time; tongue-tie is now added and she needs to find more back at this trip.

6/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 5

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Attracted some support on her debut at Southwell in August (7f) but she was never really in the hunt after an awkward start; can do better but a significant step forward will be required in this field.
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3rd

5

(6)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:47 Leicester

Prize Possession

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Attracted some support on her debut at Southwell in August (7f) but she was never really in the hunt after an awkward start; can do better but a significant step forward will be required in this field.

33/1

5th

6

(3)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Prize Possession

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alice Haynes

85,000gns yearling; half-sister to 1m 2yo winner The Parent (RPR 88); dam 7f-1m1f winner (including US turf Grade 1; 108), out of 1m winning daughter of unraced half-sister to French 1m2f Group 1 winner Nadia; stable enjoying a fine season with its 2yos so market support should be noted.

12/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to eight winners, notably Drill (Australian Listed; RPR 118), Pinzolo (110), Poplin (103) and Materialistic (101); dam a Group 2 middle-distance winner; stable's newcomers usually better for a run but they did have a winning debutant here a fortnight ago.
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1

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:58 Nottingham

Pique

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: James Fanshawe

Consistent on varied ground last season, which she rounded off with a win in this race; no joy this term but still makes appeal on some of that turf form.

5/1

1

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

18:25 Newcastle (AW)

Pique

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: James Fanshawe

Consistent during her 3yo campaign, winning at Leicester (1m4f, good to soft) and Nottingham (1m6f, heavy) either side of four runner-up finishes; not beaten far on her last two starts (1m6f) and she's a solid contender back down in trip.

9/2

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000gns yearling; half-sister to 7f AW winner Abbey's Dream (RPR 78); dam a 9.4f AW winner (67); one of two newcomers for a stable whose 2yos have had a fine campaign.
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8th

6

(8)

24th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Akoya

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Ward

Six-race maiden; showed some ability at Kempton as 2yo on her only AW outing; hooded on latest three starts, running respectably at 7f/1m on first two occasions but tailed off (headstrong, set up a clear lead) on latest.

16/1

9th

7

(6)

4th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

Blue Akoya

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tom Ward

Five-race maiden; not disgraced at Nottingham (1m, good; again wore hood) most recently but eventually weakened having raced too freely; chance depends on whether she settles better.

14/1

6th

6

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Blue Akoya

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tom Ward

No immediate improvement for the switch to handicaps when fourth of eight at Salisbury last month (7f, good; first-time hood); runs off the same mark and a personal best is required.

14/1

Form: 6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 for last month's Newmarket debut (1m, good) where she was green and never able to land a blow; that experience won't be lost on her but she's still not easily recommended.
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5th

6

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

18:10 Huntingdon

Remarkable Flight

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Low-grade mares' handicap winner at Fakenham in March (2m, good to soft) off 3lb lower but she hasn't kicked on from that in four runs since, although her latest fourth at Market Rasen (2m, good) 11 days ago was a step back in the right direction.

7/1

5th

6

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

18:10 Huntingdon

Remarkable Flight

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Low-grade mares' handicap winner at Fakenham in March (2m, good to soft) off 3lb lower but she hasn't kicked on from that in four runs since, although her latest fourth at Market Rasen (2m, good) 11 days ago was a step back in the right direction.

7/1

4th

3

9th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:10 Market Rasen

Remarkable Flight

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

led, slowed dramatically then joined 4th, headed and outpaced before 2 out, not fluent last, no chance but rallied and kept on run-in

10/1

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Desert Sage (8.5f-1m4f; RPR 102), Trefoil (Listed-placed 1m 2yo; 100), Thimbleweed (1m2f; 93), Harebell (1m2f/11.4f; 87) and Goldenrod (Qatar 1m/1m1f); dam 1m/1m4f winner (Listed placed over 1m7f; 102); bred to be useful and yard, which also runs Blue Akoya, has enjoyed a good year with 2yos.
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6th

7

(8)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tumbleweed

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ralph Beckett

led

20/1

30

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Tumbleweed

9st 2lb

T: Ralph Beckett

7th

7

(8)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:47 Leicester

Tumbleweed

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Half-sister to winners Desert Sage (8.5f-1m4f; RPR 102), Trefoil (Listed-placed 1m 2yo; 100), Thimbleweed (1m2f; 93), Harebell (1m2f/11.4f; 87) and Goldenrod (Qatar 1m/1m1f); dam 1m/1m4f winner (Listed placed over 1m7f; 102); bred to be useful and yard, which also runs Blue Akoya, has enjoyed a good year with 2yos.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
240,000gns yearling; dam a 6f winner (RPR 96), herself a half-sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Maxi Boy; represents a powerful stable and one to note for market confidence.
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9th

7

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Dance Desire

9st 2lb

T: John & Thady Gosden

240,000gns yearling buy, from a powerful stable; 7-2 for novice at Leicester (1m, good to soft) 17 days ago but slowly away and always behind, finishing last of eight; blinkers are quickly enlisted.

25/1

8th

3

(2)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

14:47 Leicester

Dance Desire

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

240,000gns yearling; dam a 6f winner (RPR 96), herself a half-sister to Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Maxi Boy; represents a powerful stable and one to note for market confidence.

3/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.10
Straight Forecast £8.22
Trifecta £129.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Dance Desire

RP RATINGS:

Warda Jamila

POSTDATA:

Blue Akoya

The Times:

Pique'

SPOTLIGHT:

Beatrice Shilling

Telegraph:

Dance Desire

Daily Mirror:

Dance Desire

Daily Record:

Dance Desire

Daily Mail:

Blue Akoya

D Express:

Blue Akoya

The Guardian:

Warda Jamila

The Sun:

Warda Jamila

The Star:

Warda Jamila