14.25
SoftQipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)
- Prize money: £301271.87
- 1m 3f 211y
- Class 1
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Form: -33189 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (10) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
started quickly, raced wide early, took keen hold, made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, hung right inside final 110yds, kept on, just did enough |
33/1 |
|
8th 3 (7) |
24th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 1m 3f 188y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Still races freely but better than she was in this race last year and won the Group 2 Lancashire Oaks at Haydock (1m4f, good to firm) on latest start, racing in second most of the way, going on over 2f out and rallying to see off the strong challenge of Sea Silk Road; needs better still but respected on the back of that career-best performance. |
25/1 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
8th Jul 2023 Good 1m 3f 175y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Won Group 3 at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last June and she's been a creditable third in Group 2 and Group 3 races on her two runs this season, over C&D (good to firm) most recently; unraced on slow ground; holds place possibilities but she has about 2l to make up on Sea Silk Road from last time. |
14/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.35
Form: -23242 BF
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (4) |
21st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Acts on soft and good to firm; smart filly who has blossomed this season, winning notable 1m2f races at this course (Group 2; easily) and the Curragh (Group 1) then creditable second in the King George at Ascot back over 1m4f; she is 2-3 at this distance and can't be ruled out. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 8 (9) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Consistent in defeat last term; has regained the winning thread and looked better than ever this season, routing her opponents in Group 2 at York (good) then following up in Group 1 at the Curragh (yielding to soft), both over 1m2f; should be as effective back at 1m4f; cheekpieces (worn twice, including for reappearance win) are now reapplied; smart filly who could well prove capable of further improvement in her current form; big player. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (3) |
29th Jun 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 12lb |
in touch with leaders, niggled along over 3f out, switched left and headway on near side of group from over 2f out, ridden and went second but 3 lengths down over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led towards finish |
13/8 |
7/2
- Place: £1.55
Form: 250122
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (2) |
21st Jul 2024 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 9lb |
chased clear leader, headway under 3f out, challenging over 2f out, weakened 1f out |
5/4 |
|
3rd 9 (9) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
raced wide early, took keen hold, midfield, headway from 2f out, briefly went second inside final furlong, kept on, just held |
7/2 |
|
2nd 6 (7) |
10th Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 2lb |
towards rear |
11/4 |
9/1
Form: 713236
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (3) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
pushed along soon after start, prominent, bumped rival over 1f out, kept on but lost two places inside final furlong |
9/1 |
|
2nd 1 (5) |
3rd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Acts on soft; French Group 1 winner early last season and better form on four occasions since, most notably perhaps when dictating the pace and never seriously threatened in Group 2 at Saint-Cloud in May, when Nashwa failed to fire in fourth; respectable third in Group 1 at the Curragh on latest start; looks set for another prominent finish. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 1 (9) |
1st Jul 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Group 1 winner in the Prix Saint-Alary early last season and Group 2 scorer over C&D in the Blandford Stakes, beating Insinuendo by a neck; top-level form also included close-up third in the Prix de l'Opera; bounced back from disappointing C&D return when making almost all for Group 2 win at Saint-Cloud; Ryan Moore deserts Never Ending Story. |
5/2 |
7/2
Form: -15420 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (9) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Group 2 winner in 2021 over 14.5f, in 2022 over 1m4f and in 2023 over 10.2f; weakened right out of it at 10-11 in this race last year, admittedly on heavy going but there's perhaps a query over whether this trip is ideal any longer; best efforts last term (she made a satisfactory return over 10.2f this May) make her one of the form picks. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
16th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Group 2 winner in 2021, 2022 and 2023, last year in this race (good) first time out; in fact her top two performances last term were at this track, as she went down by just a head in the Yorkshire Oaks (good to firm); respectable fifth on soft behind Bluestocking at Ascot in October when last seen; has good record after a break and sets the standard. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 3 (4) |
16th May 2024 Good 1m 2f 56y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Group 2 winner in 2021, 2022 and 2023, last year in this race (good) first time out; in fact her top two performances last term were at this track, as she went down by just a head in the Yorkshire Oaks (good to firm); respectable fifth on soft behind Bluestocking at Ascot in October when last seen; has good record after a break and sets the standard. |
7/4 |
66/1
Form: 909915
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (2) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
prominent, hung right and short of room from under 2f out, bumped over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
66/1 |
|
5th 10 (6) |
10th Sep 2023 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 2lb |
led |
10/1 |
|
1st 9 (11) |
26th Aug 2023 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 0lb |
disputed lead early, led clearly after 1f, reminders when faced challenge under 3f out, briefly headed and bit short of room against far rail under 2f out, rallied when led again inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish, gamely |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: 244311 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (8) |
19th Oct 2024 Soft 1m 3f 133y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Raced freely when below-form seventh in this race last year (5-1); tongue tied first time when back to her best on soft ground three weeks ago, winning in good style for the second year running in 1m4f Group 3 at Newmarket; each-way claims if she backs it up this time round. |
12/1 |
|
1st 4 (4) |
27th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Improved form last September, winning a Listed event in France (1m4f, good to soft) followed by this Group 3 (good to firm) and the latter form would give her an excellent chance today; it has not been repeated this term but two of her three results (all higher level) were respectable, so she's still firmly in the picture; tongue tied first time. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 6 (3) |
11th Jul 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, raced centre from 8f out |
15/2 |
18/1
Form: -11023
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (11) |
17th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Mercurial mare who is smart on her day; won 1m Group 2 at Royal Ascot and finished a close second in the Group 1 Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft) last year; the effect of the cheekpieces that prompted an improved fourth when bidding to retain her Ascot crown has worn off the last twice, though, including when a surprise market mover but beaten 24l in the Group 1 Nassau (1m2f, heavy) last time; wins nothing on that form, and the widest stall is not helpful, but she'd be a big threat if first-time blinkers fire her up. |
11/4 |
|
5th 1 (1) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Won the Group 2 Duke of Cambridge at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and went close in the Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f, very soft); respectable fourth back at Royal Ascot last month but she hasn't been at her very best this season and looks vulnerable today; can lead. |
25/1 |
|
4 (5) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) when bidding for a second win in the Duke of Cambridge Stakes but finished behind two of today's rivals and there seems no obvious reason why she should reverse the placings; ran as if something was amiss in this contest last year. |
10/1 |
11/1
Form: -13144 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (6) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
never going well, in rear, brief headway on outer over 2f out, soon weakened |
11/1 |
14/1
Form: 32-521 D
Last run: 64 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (6) |
9th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 6lb |
Three-time Group winner (1m4f-1m6f) for Henry de Bromhead when trained in Ireland; 0-4 for new stable this year but was very near to peak form when close second in York Group 3 (1m6f, good) in May, and her Group 2 fourth at Glorious Goodwood (1m6f, good to soft) was respectable. |
7/4 |
|
4th 7 (1) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Three-time Group winner for Henry de Bromhead, including of this race last year; went close at York in May on second run for new yard, ahead of two of today's opponents, but last of four when 5-6 for a 2m Sandown Listed race (set steady pace, possible non-stayer) four weeks ago; seemingly no ground worries; likely to bounce back with a big run. |
3/1 |
|
7 (1) |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 50y Class 1 |
8st 11lb |
Three-time Group winner for Henry de Bromhead; went close at York (1m6f) last time when bidding for a second success in the Bronte Cup; could still have extra to offer for new yard; interesting in receipt of the sex allowance, assuming she stays (second crack at 2m). |
3/1 |
100/1
Form: 258525
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (6) |
27th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 1 |
9st 5lb |
Seventh attempt at a Listed race saw her finally win one at Windsor (11.4f, soft) five weeks ago, switching to front-running in a small field and holding on by a neck; now searches for her Group-race breakthrough (she's run in six) and she has each-way claims. |
5/1 |
|
1st 3 (5) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
took keen hold, made all, switched to far side over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, faced challenges inside final furlong, just did enough |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 (5) |
14th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 201y Class 1 |
9st 4lb |
Hasn't been able to win at Group/Listed level (0-12) since winning a maiden at two but posted a peak RPR when third of 14 in 1m2f Newcastle Group 3 last time; that entitles her to serious consideration back in a Listed race. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 4-112 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (8) |
12th Sep 2024 Good 1m 6f 115y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last August followed by a Group 3 second on the other track there (1m4f, good to firm); made a respectable return in the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock this July, before a lesser show at Deauville (1m4f, soft) in another Group 2; below form both starts in cheekpieces, including last time; needs a career best but 1m6f is well worth a go if she's back on song. |
18/1 |
|
4th 6 (8) |
6th Jul 2024 Good 1m 3f 175y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Listed winner at Newmarket (1m4f, soft) last August on third start, and good second in Group 3 on the other course there (1m4f, good to firm) next time; below par at Ascot in October but retains potential for her top yard, which was won this nine times (stable runs two today); not discounted. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-5269 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (4) |
1st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Cards dropped nicely in Group 2 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in May; behind two of these rivals at the Curragh (yielding to soft) since, taking Group 1 record to 026905; however, this return to forecast faster ground is a plus. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 (7) |
29th Jun 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Runner-up at 25-1 in this race 12 months ago despite not getting a clear run at a vital stage; not beaten far in the Yorkshire Oaks or the Prix de l'Opera before unsuited by soft ground on Champions' Day; justified reprieve from retirement with Group 2 defeat of Roaring Lion at Newmarket in May; runner-up flopped at Epsom before redeeming herself at Royal Ascot. |
13/2 |
28/1
Form: 3-1316
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 3 (4) |
21st Oct 2023 Soft 1m 3f 211y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, midfield, bit short of room after 1f, dropped to rear 4f out, weakened 3f out |
28/1 |
|
4 (5) |
8th Jul 2023 Good 1m 3f 175y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Listed winner at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) in May on her stable and seasonal debut, and creditable third in Group 3 at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last Friday; has run well over 1m4f but looks vulnerable in this line-up. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
30th Jun 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
in rear |
7/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £179.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £142.31 |
| Tricast | £522.92 |
| Trifecta | £964.10 |
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