October 14 / 17.00 Newmarket

17.00

Good To Soft

Pinatubo British EBF Boadicea Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £28355
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 12 runners
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Pinatubo British EBF Boadicea Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 415327 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
On the up this season, winning a 6f handicap at Nottingham in June and turning in a career best when second of 11 in a Pontefract Listed event in August; not so good at Ayr (5.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; another career best required to win.
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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

16/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 152190 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Tough front-runner who has made giant strides this season, culminating in her Great St Wilfrid success in August (6f, good to soft); stretched by 7f at York five days later; may well make an impact at this level in time but her finishing effort at Ayr last time was underwhelming.
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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

  • Place: £6.80

Form: 249476

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran as well as she ever has when sixth of 12 in an Ayr Listed event three weeks ago; finished behind a couple of today's rivals there though and looks up against it once more.
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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: 411101 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Improving sprinter who kept on well to win a strongly run Pontefract handicap (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago, her fourth win from six starts; still looked to be learning on the job on that occasion and she has the measure of runner-up Minnetonka on these 6lb better terms; obvious chance.
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5th

7

(8)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Unequal Love

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Only fifth when 10-11 favourite on this month's reappearance in Listed race at Newmarket; however, she may have needed the run and has stand-out form claims judged on last year's best efforts, namely her Wokingham win (6f, good to firm) and a fine third in the Group 1 Sprint Cup over C&D (good).

13/8

7

(8)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Unequal Love

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Only fifth when 10-11 favourite on this month's reappearance in Listed race at Newmarket; however, she may have needed the run and has stand-out form claims judged on last year's best efforts, namely her Wokingham win (6f, good to firm) and a fine third in the Group 1 Sprint Cup over C&D (good).

13/8

6

(7)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Unequal Love

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won this race first time out in 2024, landed the prestigious Wokingham Handicap at Royal Ascot in June and ran a cracker when third to stablemate Montassib in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock in the autumn; has a fine record on a sound surface and looks the one to beat.

Evs

Form: 400604 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Good run in a C&D handicap 16 days ago but work to do with both Frankness and Minnetonka on that form and new blinkers aren't enough to tempt.
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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

4/1

Form: 217652 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

OUR TIP

5/2

Form: 542026 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 on a high and she's continued the good work, albeit without winning, this season; runner-up three times in Listed events and also ran well in the Ayr Gold Cup when racing nearest the far rail; handles all ground but the recent rain is an obvious positive.
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7th

2

(6)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Fast Response

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: K R Burke

Ended 2022 on a high and she's continued the good work, albeit without winning, this season; runner-up three times in Listed events and also ran well in the Ayr Gold Cup when racing nearest the far rail; handles all ground but the recent rain is an obvious positive.

5/2

8th
4 (12)
Embrace

16/1

Form: -40003

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has her quirks - she has hung left on occasions - and her overall profile is one of inconsistency; no denying she's talented though and the ease with which she travelled through a good 7f handicap (heavy) at Newbury three weeks ago bodes well for her claims now dropping to 6f; rain would aid her cause; interesting despite looking to face an uphill task at the weights.
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8th

3

(9)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Embrace

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: George Boughey

Has raced mostly at 7f+ and was one of the first off the bridle in this race last year (soft) before reducing the deficit to about 4l behind Funny Story; retains ability for new yard but has plenty to find at the weights and she didn't run well at Ascot last week; now has cheekpieces added.

50/1

10th

2

(13)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Embrace

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Boughey

Just one win (in a Wolverhampton novice) from 11 attempts and below par in her two runs since joining George Boughey; hopes may be pinned on the addition of a tongue-strap.

20/1

7th

10

(2)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Embrace

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Boughey

Best form on soft/heavy; never dangerous in French Listed event on sole start this term (stable debut) but market support should be heeded on return from another break; good third off 3lb higher at Newbury (7f) on last handicap attempt.

16/1

10/1

Form: 516012 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

13/2

Form: 565232 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

20/1

Form: 041222 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

20/1

Form: 61-92 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a 6f AW novice in December; well beaten in a Pontefract Listed event in August on her seasonal debut (wore a hood) but she fared better when second in a Class 3 fillies' handicap at Yarmouth last month (6f, good to soft); another significant step forward required to trouble the principals today.
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12th

3

(9)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

17:00 Newmarket

Demi Pointe

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Easy winner of a 6f AW novice in December; well beaten in a Pontefract Listed event in August on her seasonal debut (wore a hood) but she fared better when second in a Class 3 fillies' handicap at Yarmouth last month (6f, good to soft); another significant step forward required to trouble the principals today.

20/1

2nd

2

(5)

19th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:35 Yarmouth

Demi Pointe

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Impressive 6f novice scorer at Chelmsford last December but off eight months before a well-held ninth in 6f Listed event at Pontefract 30 days ago; remains with potential but others look better treated at these weights.

7/1

9th

8

(4)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Pontefract

Demi Pointe

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Roger Varian

mounted in chute

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £80.00
Straight Forecast £59.05
Trifecta £1762.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Perdika

SPOTLIGHT:

Embrace

Telegraph:

Unequal Love

D Express:

Fast Response

The Times:

Sophia's Starlight

NEWMARKET:

Demi Pointe

TOPSPEED:

Secret Angel

LAMBOURN:

Embrace

The Guardian:

Embrace

POSTDATA:

Perdika

Daily Mail:

Perdika

Daily Mirror:

Perdika

Daily Record:

Perdika

The Star:

Unequal Love

The Sun:

Fast Response