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Conundrum Consulting EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 1m 0f 7y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Conundrum Consulting EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Abandoned

Form: 1 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

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11th

4

(3)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Molten Rock

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Fourth in this last year; hasn't got going in 2025 and tailed off at Sandown 18 days ago when soft ground should have suited; risky at present.

25/1

5

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Molten Rock

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Runner-up in German Group 3 (1m, good to soft) last August; wasn't far off that level when 4l seventh of 12 in 1m2f York Listed race five weeks ago but she'll need a big career best to make a significant impact here.

66/1

7th

4

(10)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:48 York

Molten Rock

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Runner-up in German Group 3 (1m, good to soft) last August and ran well when fourth in Listed races the next twice (1m2f/1m1f, good to firm/heavy); she may have needed her reappearance run at Goodwood in May but needs a career-best if she's to make an impact in today's company.

25/1

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Abandoned

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2 yo Filly

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10th

5

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Fair Point

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ralph Beckett

Listed runner-up at Newmarket (1m, heavy) last September and Chelmsford (7f, AW) this July; however, she now needs to shrug off poor runs in Group 3s at Sandown and Goodwood in recent months; blinkered for the first time.

20/1

14th

7

(19)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Fair Point

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ralph Beckett

Listed runner-up at Newmarket (1m, heavy) last September and Chelmsford (7f, AW) this July; however, well beaten in Group 3 at Sandown (1m, soft) recently and her claims aren't compelling on the back of that.

25/1

3

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Fair Point

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Chelmsford (7f, AW) at the beginning of July on latest outing saw her fill the runner-up spot at Listed level for a second time, but there's more on her plate in this competitive Group 3.

20/1

Abandoned

Form: 5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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6th

5

(2)

15th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Geliceaux

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Off the mark on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good) in May; below that form off 4lb higher mark at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft) last month; steps up significantly in trip but not out of this on AW debut.

7/1

9th

9

(5)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

18:05 Goodwood

Geliceaux

9st 6lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Still signs of inexperience when appreciating the step up to this trip on her handicap debut three weeks ago; hood comes off and there could well be more to come for a yard that continues in good form, so holds decent claims upped 4lb.

3/1

1st

8

(7)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:00 Salisbury

Geliceaux

9st 2lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Well held in her qualifying runs, hooded for the latest; this Cracksman filly is still interesting with this longer trip likely to suit on handicap debut.

6/1

Abandoned

Form: 2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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5th

1

(7)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

Marama

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Impressive on her belated return (turf) a month ago, when well supported and easily beating an odds-on stablemate of Sword's; likely to improve for that and has every chance of defying a penalty.

10/11

1st

6

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

13:55 Chester

Marama

8st 13lb

J: G Cheyne

T: William Haggas

Absent since suffering early mishap in Listed race last November but made very promising debut when keeping-on second at Haydock (1m, soft) just under a year ago and can't be ignored as she bids to make up for lost time.

7/2

0

6

(1)

4th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:47 Newmarket

Marama

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Bred to stay well (half-sister Mostly Sunny improved when tackling 2m) and she was doing her best work late on when second of seven on debut at Haydock (1m, soft; 13-2) five weeks ago; she'll need to better that form to make an impact in this higher grade but she's in good hands and quite promising.

11/1

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5th

5

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:13 Redcar

Marmalade Lady

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hughie Morrison

Off the mark in her first turf handicap when keeping on dourly over 1m4f at Chepstow (good to firm) in June, and her fourth on the AW (1m5f) in July has proved creditable form; no blame attached to heavy-ground defeat since (first-time cheekpieces, retained); solid chance.

3/1

2nd

4

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

16:55 Ffos Las

Marmalade Lady

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Hughie Morrison

Came good at fifth attempt, in six-runner handicap at Chepstow (1m4f, good to firm) in June; both subsequent runs (1m6f/1m5f) were perfectly respectable and the new cheekpieces might squeeze out something extra here.

11/4

4th

4

(5)

24th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Marmalade Lady

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Consolidated last month's Chepstow success (1m4f, good to firm) with a staying-on fourth over 1m6f at Yarmouth latest; further 1lb rise not ideal, but earlier third (short of room and value for closer finish) proved effectiveness on the Polytrack around here at least.

3/1

Form: 3

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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2nd

15

(15)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Galway

Rouge Sellier

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

towards rear, headway 3f out, pressed leaders on near side of group when ridden over 1f out, went second but no chance with winner inside final 110yds, kept on

7/1

4th

5

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 1

19:10 Hamilton

Rouge Sellier

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Displayed clear promise over 1m on both 2yo starts and, following a wind op, displayed big jolt of improvement to win easily by 15l at Kempton (1m3f, AW; first-time hood) a fortnight ago; has more on her plate here but it's very hard to gauge the limit of her ability.

9/2

1st

7

(6)

4th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:25 Kempton (AW)

Rouge Sellier

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

prominent, clear with one other 4f out

5/1

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2 yo Filly

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3rd

6

(2)

9th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Nottingham

Seek And Destroy

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Disappointed as short-priced favourite on handicap debut at Windsor in July (1m2f, good to firm) but earlier maiden form was progressive (including on good to soft, unraced on slower); dam has produced some winning stayers and this trip could suit well; needs some forgiveness for latest effort but remains of interest.

5/2

6th

5

(1)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Seek And Destroy

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

dwelt start, raced in second, lost position over 6f out, dropped to last and weakened 2f out

3/1

1st

9

(9)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Windsor

Seek And Destroy

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, led after 2f, headed 3f out, ridden when rallying 2f out, kept on and led again inside final 110yds

3/1

Abandoned

Form: 4

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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10th

8

(2)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Silvaplana

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

12-1 on debut at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) last month, when showing minor promise; needs a big step up on that.

50/1

4th

8

(5)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Silvaplana

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Richard Hannon

Dam a 1m2f winner in France, herself a sister to Listed winner Galliway and a half-sister to US Grade 2 winner Silent Name; stable relatively quiet at present but she certainly looks the part on paper.

6/1

Abandoned

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2 yo Filly

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10th

11

(5)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

15:10 Doncaster

Sinology

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: David Simcock

Beaten between 6.5l and 18l in Listed and Group races since winning a 1m2f maiden at Newbury (good to soft) in the spring; first-time blinkers need to make a difference.

33/1

10th

11

(5)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

15:10 Doncaster

Sinology

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: David Simcock

Beaten between 6.5l and 18l in Listed and Group races since winning a 1m2f maiden at Newbury (good to soft) in the spring; first-time blinkers need to make a difference.

33/1

6th

11

(1)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Sinology

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Simcock

Beaten between 6.5l and 10l in a trio of Group races since winning a 1m2f maiden at Newbury in the spring; today's race won't be quite so challenging but others have more pressing claims.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 9

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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11

12th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

13:43 Hereford

White Coco

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

midfield, outpaced and lost position 4 out, pulled up after 2 out

100/1

10th

10

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:05 Warwick

White Coco

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Poor maiden on Flat for David Simcock; sold for 1,200gns since last run; brings no potential to this code.

66/1

10th

10

20th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:05 Warwick

White Coco

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Poor maiden on Flat for David Simcock; sold for 1,200gns since last run; brings no potential to this code.

66/1

Verdict

Marama and Rouge Sellier are set for an intriguing rematch that could go either way, while Molten Rock is another major player among the fillies with experience. Some of the newcomers are very interesting, most notably SINOLOGY who is bred to revel in the mud and looks potentially useful. Seek And Destroy is second choice. The market signals should help to complete the picture.[Steve Boow]