November 11 / 13.30 Newcastle (AW)

13.30

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Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Irish EBF Gillies Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £29600
  • 1m 2f 42y
  • Class 1
  • 13 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Irish EBF Gillies Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Scattered showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 902720

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
She hasn't won since her Tapeta debut, with 11 races in the interim, but good second in 1m2f Listed races at York and Yarmouth this summer/autumn; soft ground provides an excuse for a lesser run last time; respected.
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1st

3

(12)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Mukaddamah

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

midfield, switched to centre 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, soon ridden, went clear final 110yds, readily

11/2

10th

2

(11)

13th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

17:55 Newmarket

Mukaddamah

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

never better than midfield

16/1

2nd

5

(11)

20th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

15:45 Yarmouth

Mukaddamah

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

She hasn't won since her debut but there have been some good runs in defeat along the way, notably a second of ten in this grade at York in July (1m2f, good to soft); conditions no problem but she looks the owner's second string and minor money perhaps her best hope.

16/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -35273 C BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Goes well on AW, recording the best RPR of her career when bolting up in 1m course handicap last summer; placed in turf Listed races in France this year and high on the shortlist back on Tapeta.
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2nd

8

(11)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Sound Angela

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Roger Varian

held up in rear on outer

7/1

1st

9

(7)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

15:30 Yarmouth

Sound Angela

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Close fourth in this race in 2022 and placed in other Listed races on her final three runs last year; had wind surgery in May and ran well when finally reappearing in handicap at York last month, finding daylight too late and finishing on the heels of Al Anoud; might have come on since that race and would be firmly in the argument if that's the case.

11/1

5th

1

(15)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sound Angela

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

awkward start, switched left soon after start

11/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 236633 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Polytrack winner who ran her best race yet when third in 1m2f French Listed event five weeks ago but she was beaten 7l and will need to raise her game if she's to go close back on AW.
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10th

5

(11)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:00 Pontefract

Ermesinde

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Placed three times in Listed grade; outstayed in 1m6f Group 3 at York (behind River Of Stars) most recently, though wasn't disgraced on the figures; each-way possibilities back down in trip/class.

11/2

6th

1

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Ermesinde

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

6th

1

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Ermesinde

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: -37300 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Returned from a 12-week break to finish a creditable third in a 1m2f Salisbury Listed event in August; below that level in two similar races subsequently but freshened up since and possible she could revive back on AW (has a good record).
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7th

6

(4)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:54 Lingfield (AW)

Makinmedoit

9st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

C&D winner who has recorded her three highest RPRs under these conditions; couldn't land a telling blow over 1m in Listed race at Kempton 25 days ago but she should be seen to better effect back at this trip and track.

6/1

4th

9

(3)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Makinmedoit

9st 1lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, not pace to challenge

14/1

4th

2

(7)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Makinmedoit

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

Returned from a 12-week break to finish a creditable third in a 1m2f Salisbury Listed event in August; below that level in two similar races subsequently but freshened up since and possible she could revive back on AW (has a good record).

9/1

Form: 3100-6

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Persistent tail-flasher but it didn't stop her winning the Group 3 Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f) last August; however, she found life much tougher in stronger Group races later in her 2yo campaign and was well below par when sixth of seven in a 1m2f Ayr Listed race on her belated reappearance in September.
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3rd

2

(3)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Lakota Sioux

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charlie Johnston

Persistent tail-flasher who won the Group 3 Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f) last August; well below that form in next three runs but she got back on track with a creditable fifth of 13 in a Listed race at Newcastle (1m2f, AW; 50-1) last month; now makes her belated handicap debut and has each-way claims if she can build on that last run.

9/1

5th

12

(6)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lakota Sioux

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Persistent tail-flasher but it didn't stop her winning the Group 3 Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f) last August; however, she found life much tougher in stronger Group races later in her 2yo campaign and was well below par when sixth of seven in a 1m2f Ayr Listed race on her belated reappearance in September.

33/1

6th

7

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ayr

Lakota Sioux

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in third, flashed tail repeatedly and weakened from over 2f out

12/1

Form: 442110 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a novice at Bath and handicap at Ascot over 1m2f this summer but came up short stepped up to Group 3 level at Newmarket last time; AW debut.
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6th

1

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Elegancia

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry Charlton

Kept on strongly when second to all-the-way winner Attila The Honey at Newbury (13.2f, good) last month; unexposed at this sort of trip and could have more to offer; on the shortlist.

7/2

2nd

2

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Elegancia

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry Charlton

Two wins last year (1m2f, good to soft/good to firm) and close fourth at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) most recently; stamina to prove now up in trip but her dam won at up to 1m4f and this lightly raced 4yo can be in the mix if seeing out the distance.

8/1

4th

2

(5)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Elegancia

10st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry Charlton

Successful over 1m2f at Bath (novice; good to soft) and Ascot (handicap; good to firm) at the end of last summer; out of depth when a remote last of four in Sandown Group 3 on reappearance but respected back in these calmer waters.

5/2

20/1

Form: 691121 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who arrives firmly on the up, making it three wins in her last four starts when comfortably seeing off four rivals in a handicap over the extended 1m at Hamilton just under six weeks ago; more will be needed up in class but further progress can't be discounted in her current mood.
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4

(8)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

15:35 Hamilton

Zarabanda

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Course winner who comes here in good form, fourth of nine in 1m2f Chester handicap 16 days ago; she ought to be thereabouts eased 1lb.

9/2

4th

4

(3)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:05 Chester

Zarabanda

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

Useful mare who won three times on soft ground last year; often highly tried this year but creditable fourth back in a handicap at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) last week; reasons to think she'll run well but Stressfree is still the more appealing of the yard's pair.

9/1

4th

1

(1)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Zarabanda

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Mixed form in Listed races on last three starts but she was a creditable fourth at York two runs ago (1m2f, good to firm) and she's won three of her eight handicaps (all on soft); interesting now back in a handicap.

12/1

12/1

Form: 154112

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer who has won a pair of 1m4f Flat handicaps this autumn; another good run when second in 1m6f Bath Listed race on heavy last month but she was beaten 7l; the shorter trip and the fact she's never run on AW are reasons to look elsewhere for win purposes.
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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

8/1

Form: -62649 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Second in handicap at Glorious Goodwood on heavy ground and acquitted herself well in 1m2f Listed races on next two outings; cheekpieces reached for now after a below-par effort at Newmarket last time; runner-up here at the start of her career.
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5th

6

(5)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Persist

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, held up in rear

8/1

9th

4

(1)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Persist

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Second in handicap at Glorious Goodwood on heavy ground and acquitted herself well in 1m2f Listed races on next two outings; cheekpieces reached for now after a below-par effort at Newmarket last time; runner-up here at the start of her career.

8/1

Form: 302262

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
AW debut winner; drawn a blank in her six outings since but largely progressive and she had the reopposing Rousay 2l behind in third when an excellent second in 1m2f Newmarket Group 3 four weeks ago; a reproduction of that form should see her go close at the least.
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10th

14

(11)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Veil Of Shadows

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

AW debut winner; drawn a blank in her six outings since but largely progressive and she had the reopposing Rousay 2l behind in third when an excellent second in 1m2f Newmarket Group 3 four weeks ago; a reproduction of that form should see her go close at the least.

11/4

2nd

12

(9)

13th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

17:55 Newmarket

Veil Of Shadows

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Appleby

prominent, briefly disputed lead under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong

16/1

6th

11

(5)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Veil Of Shadows

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Runner-up in handicaps at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) and Haydock (1m2f, good; made most) on last two outings, which was useful form but this grade demands a good deal more; new trip may well be within reach.

10/1

11th
1 (4)
Giladah

14/1

Form: 264346

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Best effort when third in 1m Listed event at Killarney in July; not at the same level in Group 3/Listed race in Ireland since; only seventh on her previous AW outing but it was at the start of her career.
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11th

1

(4)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Giladah

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Best effort when third in 1m Listed event at Killarney in July; not at the same level in Group 3/Listed race in Ireland since; only seventh on her previous AW outing but it was at the start of her career.

14/1

3

(6)

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Giladah

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

Progressive last year, winning three handicaps; fair form in defeat this season but held by Village Voice on Gowran running; sixth at Killarney on Thursday; second-string for trainer.

12/1

6th

4

(7)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

17:30 Killarney

Giladah

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

slowly into stride, in rear, some headway on outer 2f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms

10/1

10/1

Form: 273145 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful effort to win a 1m2f Glorious Goodwood handicap in the mud in August but latest fifth in a Listed race over that same C&D underlines she needs more in this grade; first outing on AW.
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6th

1

(5)

13th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Theres The Door

10st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Her last win came at last season's Glorious Goodwood when the ground was heavy; she has run mostly respectably this term but having ground softer than good, preferably soft or heavy, seems vital to her chance.

16/1

25/1

Form: -10347

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
7f/1m winner; promising first attempt at 1m2f when third in a Listed event at Vichy in July but below that level over the same trip in Britain twice since; even a return to the French form won't be good enough; AW debut.
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13th

9

(9)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Chelsea Green

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

7f/1m winner; promising first attempt at 1m2f when third in a Listed event at Vichy in July but below that level over the same trip in Britain twice since; even a return to the French form won't be good enough; AW debut.

25/1

7th

4

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:32 Leicester

Chelsea Green

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

7f/1m winner; promising first attempt at 1m2f when third in a Listed event at Vichy in July and raced too freely with no cover when fourth at Newmarket (1m2f, good) recently on her return from two months off; can go well.

14/1

4th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newmarket

Chelsea Green

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

took keen hold, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final 110yds

4/1

Non-runners

Rousay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.20
Straight Forecast £23.95
Trifecta £300.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Veil Of Shadows

Telegraph:

Sound Angela

RP RATINGS:

Veil Of Shadows

POSTDATA:

Veil Of Shadows

NEWMARKET:

Veil Of Shadows

The Times:

Veil Of Shadows

The Sun:

Veil Of Shadows

Daily Record:

Veil Of Shadows

The Guardian:

Sound Angela

Daily Mail:

Sound Angela

D Express:

Sound Angela

Daily Mirror:

Sound Angela

The Star:

Sound Angela