October 20 / 14.25 Haydock

14.25

Heavy

Weatherbys Stallion Book Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Weatherbys Stallion Book Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dark Angel filly who showed some promise in C&D maiden on soft ground three weeks ago, finishing fourth of seven; open to improvement and looks the pick of the runners with experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Dark Sun

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

0-17 record includes a near miss over 7f last summer and two over 6f early this year; Windsor 6f fourth three weeks ago confirms her place claims but it's not surprising that connections now reach for cheekpieces.

10/1

4th

9

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Dark Sun

9st 1lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

0-16 but she has had some near misses along the way, notably at Wolverhampton in February (6f) when beaten a nose by a thriving rival; not so good back on turf at Leicester 12 days ago; may have to wait longer to shed her maiden tag.

12/1

7th

1

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Dark Sun

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

Not yet off the mark but she's had two close calls on the AW this year, notably when only just failing to get up at Wolverhampton (6f) in February, against one on the fifth leg of a seven-timer; acts on turf, too, and may well figure back from short break.

10/1

Abandoned

Form: 7

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow in 6f contest at Yarmouth last month, running to a modest RPR; may do better with the experience under her belt but others are more appealing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(7)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Free As A Bird

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Has not made a serious impact in her five runs including two AW handicaps (6f/5f) in December; mark is sliding but she needs improvement on this step back up in trip.

12/1

6th

9

(9)

26th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Free As A Bird

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

The drop from 6f may help but she'll need a good bit of improvement from a wide stall having finished well held on her nursery debut three weeks ago.

25/1

5th

7

(4)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Free As A Bird

8st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Ed Walker

raced in second, ridden and lost second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

Abandoned

Form: 78

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs in June for George Boughey, better than the bare result at Thirsk then beaten only 3l at Lingfield (AW); heed the market signals on debut for new yard (still with same owner.)
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Latama

9st 2lb

T: Richard Fahey

10th

10

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Latama

9st 2lb

T: Richard Fahey

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showcasing half-sister to winners Cloak Of Spirits (7f 2yo/1m Listed/1,000 Guineas runner-up) and Meadow Sprite (1m2f turf/1m4f AW); dam maiden half-sister to useful 1m 2yo winner Subastar out of close relative of top miler/sire Dubawi; one of two interesting debutantes in the field.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(7)

23rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Passamezzo

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Showed signs of ability in 6f AW contest at Newcastle two weeks ago, finishing about 4l sixth; may improve with the outing/experience under her belt.

16/1

6th

10

(8)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Passamezzo

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

took keen hold

7/1

Abandoned

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman half-sister to three winners, notably Boccaccio (7f including 2yo); dam 6f/7f winner (including 2yo/Group 3), sister to 1m Group 1 winner Chachamaidee; trainer has won the last two runnings of this race and is having a good 2023 season with 2yos, including newcomers; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(7)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Queen Jean

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Six-race maiden who has not progressed so far and was last of five when favourite for a Chepstow handicap (7f, good) last month; lost two shoes in that race but she needs a transformation on this drop back in trip.

5/1

5th

4

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Chepstow

Queen Jean

9st 6lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Lightly raced, she was placed for the first time when third at Lingfield (7.5f, good to firm) last month on her second run for her new yard, despite racing freely; has something to build on and should run well.

7/2

3rd

6

(6)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

20:30 Lingfield

Queen Jean

8st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Hinted at ability in three starts on the AW for Ralph Beckett during the winter, but having changed yards there was no improvement on her handicap/turf debut at Yarmouth (7f, good; first-time hood) last month; down 3lb but others are more convincing.

9/1

Verdict

Newcomer QUEEN JEAN has very strong credentials and will be particularly compelling if the market speaks favourably. Her main threats appear to be Passamezzo, another interesting debutante, and Dark Sun who doesn’t set a daunting standard but is open to progress.[Steve Boow]