October 21 / 14.25 Ascot

14.25

Soft

Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

  • Prize money: £301271.87
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 1
  • 14 runners
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Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
4 (10)
Poptronic

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.00
  • Place: £6.15

Form: -33189 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock (1m4f, good to firm) in July; below form last time on her first start on good to soft (unraced on worse) but that was also 1m6f which seemed to be a key problem after she led 2f out; this free-going filly needs a career best.
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1st

4

(10)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Poptronic

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

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

15:35 York

Poptronic

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

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

14:40 Haydock

Poptronic

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

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

Form & Verdict
Third in Group 2 Ribblesdale over C&D on third start and runner-up in Irish Oaks at the Curragh (1m4f, soft), in the latter held up, leading 1f out but losing out to a powerful finish; never quite got to grips with the principals when creditable fourth in the Yorkshire Oaks but it was a little disappointing that she failed to go on and win after leading over 1f out in Listed race at Chester on latest outing; cheekpieces are enlisted and she's well capable of a prominent finish.
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4th

9

(4)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:35 York

Bluestocking

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

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

15:40 Ascot

Bluestocking

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

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

15:30 Curragh

Bluestocking

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

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

Form & Verdict
Won a heavy-ground maiden on debut; her Royal Ascot assignment was the 1m Sandringham Handicap, when a well-beaten co-favourite but she's bred for further than that; much better last three starts, including a soft-ground Group 3 win (1m1f) and running the hot favourite to a neck in Group 1 Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp (1m2f); major player if she stays this new trip and there's a pretty good chance of that judged on pedigree as well as performance.
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4th

4

(2)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Jackie Oh

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

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

14:25 Ascot

Jackie Oh

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

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

14:25 Curragh

Jackie Oh

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

towards rear

11/4

Form: 713236

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Can front-run; peak ratings have been in France on good to soft and very soft and that is among the best form in this line-up; however, she's spent the big majority of her career at about 1m2f and fading into sixth of eight in the 1m4f Vermeille last time does not augur well; first headgear.
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4th

1

(3)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Above The Curve

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

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

15:35 Goodwood

Above The Curve

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

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

15:25 Curragh

Above The Curve

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

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

Form: -15420 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft ground but floundered on heavy at Goodwood three starts back; peak form when beaten a head in the Yorkshire Oaks at York next time, before well held facing a stiff task in the Arc de Triomphe; back against her own sex and would be a leading player if bouncing back again.
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8th

4

(9)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Free Wind

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

15:15 York

Free Wind

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

15:15 York

Free Wind

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

Form: 909915

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Second to Jackie Oh in a heavy-ground maiden in March; tongue tied when front-running at the Curragh on last two starts, landing a 1m1f Group 3 (good) and creditable fifth in a 1m2f Group 2 (good to yielding); heavy defeats in the Oaks and C&D Ribblesdale when she tried 1m4f in June; in much better form lately but still needs to show something very new.
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6th

10

(2)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Red Riding Hood

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: A P O’Brien

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

14:25 Curragh

Red Riding Hood

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A P O’Brien

led

10/1

1st

9

(11)

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Red Riding Hood

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

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

Form: 244311 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won Listed race in France (1m4f, good to soft) last month and better still when she showed ten others a clean pair of heels in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago; heavy ground (14l third at Glorious Goodwood) or soft (went close once last term) ask different questions but she's on a roll.
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6th

8

(8)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Time Lock

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Harry Charlton

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

14:25 Newmarket

Time Lock

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

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

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Time Lock

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Harry Charlton

in touch with leaders, raced centre from 8f out

15/2

Form: -11023

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Just 5-1 when withdrawn from the Oaks (upset in the stalls) and those high expectations were sparked by a 1m2f, soft-ground Listed win the time before; has not encountered soft ground since and nearly 6l adrift of Time Lock when upped to 1m4f in a Newmarket Group 3 last time, failing to prove her stamina, but a return to testing ground might possibly offer some hope.
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1st

6

(11)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Running Lion

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

15:05 Goodwood

Running Lion

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Running Lion

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

Form: -13144 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won maiden at Saint-Cloud (1m4f, heavy) in April and Group 2 at Longchamp (1m4f, good to soft) in July; best form when staying-on fourth in the Vermeille but she came from last of 14, despite meeting trouble, when fourth in 1m6f Group 1 at Longchamp three weeks ago; will see the trip out well and looks a big player if getting more luck in running this time.
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9th

11

(6)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Rue Boissonade

9st 1lb

J: Gerald Mosse

T: M Delzangles

never going well, in rear, brief headway on outer over 2f out, soon weakened

11/1

Form: 32-521 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Goes well on testing ground and it was soft to heavy when she drew clear in the final 2f of a 1m4f Group 3 at Cork on latest outing; off two months since that career-best effort; needs better to win this but she looks well equipped for a slog.
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1st

9

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Bath

Term Of Endearment

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

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

14:30 Goodwood

Term Of Endearment

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

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

16:45 Sandown

Term Of Endearment

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: William Haggas

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

Form & Verdict
Stays 1m4f and acts on soft (has never encountered the two together) but this C&D Ribblesdale fifth has plenty to find even on her best form and she ran poorly behind Bluestocking at Chester on latest outing.
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5th

3

(6)

27th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Sea Of Roses

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

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

18:15 Windsor

Sea Of Roses

9st 2lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

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

16:30 Salisbury

Sea Of Roses

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

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

Form: 4-112 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Made most when winning a 1m2f novice at Newbury (good to soft) and came from off the pace when following up in tidy fashion in a ten-runner Listed race at Newmarket (1m4f, soft); plugged on for second of 11 to impressive Time Lock in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago, which she needs to improve on but it was just her fourth race and she returns to much more testing ground today with first-time headgear; case can be made.
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9th

6

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Sweet Memories

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

14:40 Haydock

Sweet Memories

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

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

Form & Verdict
Second in Group 1 Pretty Polly at the Curragh (1m2f, good) and each-way claims on that form, but she wasn't so good in the Yorkshire Oaks or Prix de l'Opera; tongue tied for those last three starts; more to prove at 1m4f (judged on her three attempts at it since a novice win) and on soft ground.
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7th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Stay Alert

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

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

15:30 Curragh

Stay Alert

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Hughie Morrison

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

OUR TIP

Form: 3-1316

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; won Listed race at Nottingham (1m2f, soft) and Group 3 at Vichy (good to soft; best form) this season for new yard; more to prove at this level, over 1m4f (tried on final start last term) and after her form dipped slightly on very soft last time out; last year's tongue-tie returns.
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14th

3

(4)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

One For Bobby

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

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

14:40 Haydock

One For Bobby

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hughie Morrison

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

18:35 Newcastle (AW)

One For Bobby

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hughie Morrison

in rear

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £179.90
Straight Forecast £142.31
Tricast £522.92
Trifecta £964.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rue Boissonade

RP RATINGS:

Jackie Oh

Telegraph:

Bluestocking

TOPSPEED:

Free Wind

Daily Mirror:

Above The Curve

The Times:

Rue Boissonade

D Express:

Rue Boissonade

The Sun:

Rue Boissonade

The Guardian:

Jackie Oh

Daily Record:

Jackie Oh

Daily Mail:

Bluestocking

The Star:

Bluestocking

POSTDATA:

Free Wind

NEWMARKET:

Free Wind