April 19 / 17.45 Bath

17.45

Good To Soft

Whitsbury Manor Stud / British EBF Lansdown Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £28355
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 1
  • 13 runners
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Whitsbury Manor Stud / British EBF Lansdown Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 512-41 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive in the second half of last year for tackling soft/heavy turf, winning four times and going 26lb up the weights; has looked at least as good this spring but she'd have preferred the rain to keep falling.
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6th

9

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Adaay In Devon

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Rod Millman

Often leads; hard-working and tough filly who's added three more wins this year, all at 5f (on heavy, good and good to soft); has C&D form in Group company as well but beaten favourite on last two starts and this is no easier.

9/1

6th

9

(3)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Adaay In Devon

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

in touch with leaders

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Adaay In Devon

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

3yo who has won two Listed races this season (5f, good/good to soft) and was a good second in a Group 3 at York (6f, good to soft) last month; solid fourth off lofty mark in Ascot handicap (5f, good) last Saturday; key player under 3lb penalty if the ground isn't an issue (showed promise in 2yo maiden last June on sole encounter with quick going).

13/8

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10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 11-

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two solid efforts at Kempton late last summer, coming away with the favourite on debut (7f) before making all to beat two subsequent winners (6f); stable had made a flying start to the year, prior to a quieter spell, but she'll need a good step forward.
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3rd

6

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Electric Storm

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James Tate

Dual Kempton AW winner last year and progressed well this year, winning Haydock Listed and touched off in Group 3's both at Deauville and last month at Longchamp; in between below best on quick ground at the Curragh; interesting to see if she can reproduce soft-ground turf form back on AW.

13/2

6th

8

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Electric Storm

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: James Tate

prominent towards far side, disputed lead 1f out, weakened final 110yds

6/1

1st

2

(7)

24th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Haydock

Electric Storm

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: James Tate

travelled strongly, prominent, pushed along and led 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 00757- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Three wins have come in the spring/autumn on soft/heavy ground, two of them over 6f (stays 7f fine); has no penalty for last May's Group 3 win (ran three times in Group 1s subsequently) but she could have done without the improved weather.
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20th

19

(11)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Vadream

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Loves the mud and ran creditably when fourth of nine in Group 3 over C&D (soft) two weeks ago, but this is a much sterner assignment and others make much more appeal.

40/1

4th

8

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Vadream

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won this race in 2021 and a close fifth 12 months ago; smashing mare who excelled herself when fourth of 16 in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) in September and another frame run is on the cards.

6/1

16th

16

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Vadream

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Fellowes

raced far side, in rear

12/1

12/1

Form: 1902-7

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner last year (6f-7f), all from the front; got buzzed up on her comeback last month and is better than that but this is her first crack at 5f and she could have done with the rain continuing.
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4th

10

(10)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:20 Doncaster

Sophias Starlight

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Front-runner who has her heart in the right place, as she showed again when winning 6f handicaps at Newmarket and Pontefract (both on soft) this autumn; in the frame in Listed events as a 3yo and, although not obviously favoured by the weights, she should give it a spirited shot.

10/1

4th

10

(10)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:20 Doncaster

Sophias Starlight

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Front-runner who has her heart in the right place, as she showed again when winning 6f handicaps at Newmarket and Pontefract (both on soft) this autumn; in the frame in Listed events as a 3yo and, although not obviously favoured by the weights, she should give it a spirited shot.

10/1

1st

1

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Pontefract

Sophias Starlight

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Front-runner who won five times last season; her form has been mixed this year but she was back on song when rallying to win at Newmarket (6f, soft) latest; just 2lb higher here and could play another leading role.

3/1

Form: 1-1331 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
C&D win last summer came in 0-65 company, since when she's enjoyed a good time on Tapeta, with four victories from her last six runs; she's very consistent and likely to give her running again but that would leave her some way short of what's needed.
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13th

4

(13)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Pepsi Cat

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Has won over 6f but that was off a modest mark in 2022; prolific winner since but she has ground to make up on Azure Blue on 5f form here in June and needs to improve for this intermediate trip.

33/1

5th

5

(5)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Pepsi Cat

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Productive mare on AW and turf; however, she has paid for her spell of success and may be in the assessor's grip off current mark; latest effort (failed to beat a rival) cements doubt at this level.

14/1

13th

5

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Ascot

Pepsi Cat

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Steph Hollinshead

Rated only 60 (BHA) this time last year and her subsequent progress has been another feather in her trainer's cap; creditable effort in Listed race five weeks ago and although she'll need another career best, it's not out of the question.

12/1

6/1

Form: 51612-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Stable still to hit top gear for the season and this filly, whose four wins have come over 6f, including on soft ground last autumn, could have done without the drying weather back from six months off; the cheekpieces definitely helped last backend though.
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5th

3

(6)

26th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Newmarket

Pinafore

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent, pressed leader over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

3/1

7th

2

(4)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Pinafore

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

Had a spirited end to 2023, winning a handicap and runner-up in a Listed race (both 6f on soft; effective on good to firm) but this year hasn't gone so well and she hasn't repeated a good second, when upped to 7f in a Listed race at Musselburgh in June, in two runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; needs a turnaround.

20/1

Form: 21316- D

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Wins have come in the summer and she's well suited by easy/undulating courses; was better than ever last year but has tended to improve for a run or two and she's among the lowest rated back from six months off.
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3rd

4

(8)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glamorous Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Off the mark for the year with a smooth success at Bath 13 days ago (5f, good); showed some aptitude for AW on only previous attempt (after a six-month break) and she's respected up 3lb.

5/1

1st

1

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:05 Bath

Glamorous Breeze

9st 12lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Strong-travelling mare who has been placed on four occasions this year; becoming well treated and although she will need to raise her game judged on recent efforts, this could set up nicely for her.

6/1

8th

5

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Glamorous Breeze

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

Strong travelling mare who has been placed on four occasions this year, including behind Lil Guff last month when not getting a clear run; each-way shout.

9/1

Form: 5224-7 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has done her winning in batches, often over another furlong, and always after a recent outing; is entitled to have come on for her recent AW comeback but she'd have been 21lb better off with Vadream were this a handicap.
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4th

2

(7)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:05 Yarmouth

Lil Guff

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has won here but over 6f and she's best served by stiffer courses over 5f; ran well for Oisin Murphy in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown, a track she likes, last time and will be popular.

7/2

2nd

3

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Lil Guff

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Only 2lb higher than for her C&D win last month (for Oisin Murphy); wouldn't judge her too harshly on latest Windsor run (held up in a race where a tailwind favoured the prominent racers) and she's a contender with cheekpieces now enlisted.

7/1

Form: 5130- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Kept to good to soft/soft ground by two yards last year, progressing with each start prior to pulling away her chances in Group 3 company latterly (behind Unbreak My Heart); remains open to further improvement after just four runs.
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3

(14)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Epsom

Tears Of A Clown

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Bred for speed and showed plenty of it when making all at Windsor (5f, soft) last spring; went down narrowly in Newbury Listed race in the summer but her two efforts since have been underwhelming; needs to have come on a ton since her reappearance run but that's not out of the question.

16/1

9th

12

(5)

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

17:45 Bath

Tears Of A Clown

8st 12lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

led

16/1

9th

12

(5)

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

17:45 Bath

Tears Of A Clown

8st 12lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

Form: -21521 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Back to something like her 2yo levels on the AW this winter and continues in good form; this is far tougher back on turf however, with her among the lowest rated, and she'll be doing well to make the frame.
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6th

10

(10)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Star Of Lady M

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: David O’Meara

Hardy filly who has won six times this year, including twice on Lingfield AW and most recently career-best when making all in Ayr Listed last month (breaking track record) in beating a trio of 104+ rated rivals; clearly thriving and could take some stopping.

5/2

1st

6

(5)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Star Of Lady M

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Hardy filly who has won five times at 5f-6f this year and romped away with a 5f York handicap (good to firm) in August; acts on Tapeta but her first go at Southwell wasn't a great success; has something to find on the BHA ratings but this trip might well suit back on turf.

9/1

8th

5

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:40 Southwell (AW)

Star Of Lady M

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Was winning for the fifth time this year when routing her rivals in a 5f fillies' handicap at York last week, showing bright speed and pulling clear in the final furlong; 5lb well in under her penalty and she's a major player.

5/1

33/1

Form: 2716-

Last run: 209 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Her small-field maiden win last summer (6f, good; made all) hasn't worked out and she may prove hard to place this time, having subsequently not been beaten far in a muddling Group 3; would be a surprise winner here in any case.
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10th

2

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Exponista

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Still seeking a first handicap success; ran well in first-time blinkers at Southwell in October but two runs since haven't been quite at the same level; drops into a Class 5 but others appeal more.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Exponista

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Still seeking a first handicap success; ran well in first-time blinkers at Southwell in October but two runs since haven't been quite at the same level; drops into a Class 5 but others appeal more.

14/1

7/1

Form: 31363- CD

Last run: 189 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Steady progression last year, closing out with a solid third in Group 3 company; can race keenly and is usually dropped in, which is likely to be the case again from the outside stall, and she's one of the more interesting contenders.
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7th

11

(7)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Unbreak My Heart

9st 0lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Sole win in 5f novice (firm) as 2yo; has run well in Group and Listed company since, notably when a close fourth at Sandown (5f, good to soft) in June, but she beat only one home on handicap debut at Goodwood last time out; yard also runs Katey Kontent.

20/1

15th

1

(12)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Unbreak My Heart

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Clive Cox

Sole win in 5f Bath novice (firm) as 2yo; campaigned in Listed and Group races since, doing well when a close fourth, after meeting trouble, in a 5f Listed race at Sandown (good to soft); down the field in Group 3 there since but that was a strong race for the grade; intriguing in her first handicap for yard that won this in 2022.

14/1

7th

10

(5)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Unbreak My Heart

8st 11lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Showed she's trained on when fourth of seven in fillies' Listed race over C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago but that still leaves her with a good deal to find in this higher grade.

25/1

Form: /0257-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Didn't enjoy much luck during a limited campaign last year but there are no concerns about her ability to run to her best when fresh and a stiff 5f on drying ground is fine; she's one to consider.
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1st

7

(7)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Rage Of Bamby

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Unable to make a dent in Marine Wave's lead at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August but useful effort when chasing home the front-running winner at Ayr (extended 5f, good) last month; these weights are helpful but she often misses races on good to soft or slower, so some reservations remain.

5/1

2nd

5

(3)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Rage Of Bamby

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has a good record at York and she impressed when winning a good 6f handicap (good to firm) there in July; raced freely and could never get to grips with Marine Wave in a Listed race on Pontefract's stiffer track in August but this lesser test looks worth a go; not dismissed.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £50.10
Straight Forecast £36.86
Trifecta £208.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Vadream

POSTDATA:

Adaay In Devon

LAMBOURN:

Unbreak My Heart

Telegraph:

Pinafore

SPOTLIGHT:

Rage Of Bamby

WEST COUNTRY:

Adaay In Devon

The Guardian:

Adaay In Devon

Daily Mail:

Adaay In Devon

The Times:

Unbreak My Heart

The Star:

Unbreak My Heart

Daily Record:

Pinafore

D Express:

Rage Of Bamby

TOPSPEED:

Vadream

NEWMARKET:

Vadream

Daily Mirror:

Vadream

The Sun:

Vadream