October 18 / 16.00 Bath

16.00

Soft

British Stallion Studs EBF Beckford Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £36861.5
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Beckford Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5-5222

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Just one win from seven starts but she had a near-miss in a Listed race at York (1m4f, good to firm) in August and finished runner-up again in Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (1m6f, soft) last time; has found more progress in those last two runs and she's respected back in a Listed event; stablemate of Mimikyu.
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6th

6

(13)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

18:35 Newmarket (July)

One Evening

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Improved filly in second half of last season, finishing second in Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (soft) before easily going one better in a heavy-ground Listed race at Bath (1m6f again) in October; also went close in a 1m4f York Listed event on good to firm last August so drying ground and a shorter trip aren't major concerns; big player if fully primed after nine months off.

4/1

1st

3

(3)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Bath

One Evening

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

Just one win from seven starts but she had a near-miss in a Listed race at York (1m4f, good to firm) in August and finished runner-up again in Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (1m6f, soft) last time; has found more progress in those last two runs and she's respected back in a Listed event; stablemate of Mimikyu.

11/4

2nd

5

(1)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

One Evening

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Galileo filly who still has low mileage; went very close in the Galtres at York (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago, again shaping as if she's worth another crack at a longer distance; down this pack on ratings but may improve further.

13/2

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 215411

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer who has won on the Flat in three of her last five runs including when making all in a Class 2 handicap at Newmarket (1m4f) 11 days ago; now switches to a Listed event but that was a personal best last time and she seems fairly versatile regarding trip and ground; shortlisted.
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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

OUR TIP

6/5

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0-2355

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Progressive triple winner as a 3yo, including the Park Hill at Doncaster (1m6f, good to soft) last September; 0-4 this season but she went very close in a Group 3 at York in May and ran creditably in a Group 1 at Longchamp 18 days ago; has leading claims on this big drop back in class and she should take some stopping.
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3rd

2

(7)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Bath

Mimikyu

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Progressive triple winner as a 3yo, including the Park Hill at Doncaster (1m6f, good to soft) last September; 0-4 this season but she went very close in a Group 3 at York in May and ran creditably in a Group 1 at Longchamp 18 days ago; has leading claims on this big drop back in class and she should take some stopping.

6/5

5th

7

(5)

4th Aug 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Mimikyu

9st 0lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

took keen hold

9/2

3rd

3

(9)

8th Jul 2023

Good

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Mimikyu

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Mixed form in the second half of last season but she won the Group 2 Park Hill at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft) last September in a first-time hood; reappeared with creditable second under 5lb penalty in York Group 3 (1m6f, good to firm) in May and stable has won this nine times; has won over C&D and is a leading contender provided the absence of the hood isn't an issue.

11/8

Form: -33131

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
3yo who made it 2-6 with her all-the way win in a Doncaster handicap (1m4f, soft; cheekpieces added) last month; that was a narrow success but it was in a Class 2 event and this promising filly could find more progress back up in trip; in the mix.
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4th

8

(1)

18th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:00 Bath

Mistressofillusion

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

3yo who made it 2-6 with her all-the way win in a Doncaster handicap (1m4f, soft; cheekpieces added) last month; that was a narrow success but it was in a Class 2 event and this promising filly could find more progress back up in trip; in the mix.

8/1

1st

5

(6)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Mistressofillusion

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

AW novice winner (1m4f) before coming up shy when favourite for a 1m6f good-ground handicap at Newmarket; had no real excuses there but still lightly raced, is unexposed under softish conditions and could improve for cheekpieces; not dismissed.

11/2

3rd

9

(7)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Mistressofillusion

8st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ralph Beckett

Sole turf run (penultimate start) was on good to firm; progressive in novice events, winning in clearcut fashion when upped to 1m4f at Kempton ten days ago; on that evidence she brings potential to this handicap debut over even further.

7/2

Form: 113-31 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Improved her record to 4-15 when making all at Salisbury (1m6f, good to soft) last month but that was in a Class 4 handicap and she has plenty to find in this company.
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21th

25

(24)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Lady Percival

8st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Hughie Morrison

Three 1m6f handicap wins, latest last September; only two runs this season, taking a big step back in the right direction at Kempton (2m, AW) on latest but she is 4lb out of the handicap today; 3lb claimer is recruited for this half-sister to the very smart stayer Quickthorn.

66/1

4th

5

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Lady Percival

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

Successful four times at up to 1m6f on AW/turf; beaten long way at Goodwood two weeks ago on belated seasonal debut and needs to leave that form well behind.

20/1

9th

2

(4)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Goodwood

Lady Percival

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Hughie Morrison

Made all at Salisbury (1m6f, good to soft) on last handicap attempt but is now 2lb higher in a deeper field and lacks recent match practice having been absent since last November.

12/1

16/1

Form: 296213 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ended a long long losing run when landing a handicap at the Curragh (1m4f, soft) 11 days ago and she was a fair third over 1m2f there last Thursday; seems as good as ever but this is a tough assignment in this Listed event and she's untried at this trip; yard also runs Vera Verto.
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11th

5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:55 Kilbeggan

Pachmena

11st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time Flat winner is yet to score over hurdles but some fine efforts in defeat; has a shout if improving from her comeback run raised in trip.

11/1

11th

5

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

16:55 Kilbeggan

Pachmena

11st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three-time Flat winner is yet to score over hurdles but some fine efforts in defeat; has a shout if improving from her comeback run raised in trip.

11/1

4th

9

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Navan

Pachmena

10st 10lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gavin Cromwell

in touch with leaders

8/1

66/1

Form: 025213

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a Wolverhampton handicap (1m4f) last month and she ran to a similar level when third at Southwell (Class 5) last time; still lightly raced but she has plenty to find thrown in at the deep end at this new trip.
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7th

4

(7)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:30 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Both wins were over 1m4f on Wolverhampton AW, the latest in January; close third of seven over C&D (good) on latest start, which was only her third run on turf; remote when out of her depth on heavy, her only run on softer than good; place chance (like most of these) if the ground is okay.

10/1

3rd

1

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

18:25 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Recorded her second AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but she was only fourth of six at Newcastle last time and was beaten 4l; bit to prove again after that and she's struggled in both previous runs on turf.

8/1

3rd

1

(5)

4th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

18:25 Yarmouth

Eloped

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Recorded her second AW win when scoring at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) in January but she was only fourth of six at Newcastle last time and was beaten 4l; bit to prove again after that and she's struggled in both previous runs on turf.

8/1

8/1

Form: 241123 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £26.90
Straight Forecast £26.91
Trifecta £68.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mimikyu

TOPSPEED:

One Evening

Telegraph:

Mistressofillusion

POSTDATA:

Vera Verto

The Star:

Mistressofillusion

RP RATINGS:

Mimikyu

Daily Mail:

Mimikyu

D Express:

Mimikyu

Daily Mirror:

Mimikyu

The Times:

One Evening

The Guardian:

One Evening

The Sun:

One Evening

Daily Record:

One Evening