May 19 / 18.45 Newmarket

18.45

Good

Sky Bet Acca Freeze Fillies’ Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Distance Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £10823.4
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Sky Bet Acca Freeze Fillies’ Handicap (A Jockey Club Grassroots Mile Distance Series Qualifier)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £67.00
  • Place: £9.40

Form: 460-49

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Sharp early 2yo last season (won the Lily Agnes) but her form has gone the wrong way since; something to prove on first attempt beyond sprint distances; headgear enlisted.
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1st

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Newmarket

Ziggys Phoenix

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Successful in 1m fillies' handicaps at this course in May and Goodwood in August; last two efforts suggests she remains in form but a career-best performance is needed off current mark.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Ziggys Phoenix

9st 11lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

No match for Asteverdi at Sandown in June but C&D winner (good to soft) in August and a solid third behind one who has since outgrown handicaps over 1m at Ascot in September; fairly exposed now but this lesser test might suit better; not far away.

7/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1128-7 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Midfield (never landed a blow) in Class 2 event at Chester on seasonal debut; remains on career-high mark but this return to Class 5 is a plus; has done all her winning at this level.
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3rd

25

(5)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Victoria Falls

8st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Hugo Palmer

Won three times last season, including twice in 1m turf handicaps (good/soft); good second in 1m handicaps at Newmarket (good to firm) and Wetherby (good) on her last two outings but this is a rise in grade.

50/1

2nd

3

(9)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Wetherby

Victoria Falls

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won three times last season, including twice in 1m turf handicaps (good or slower); no problem with faster ground, as when second of 13 at Newmarket 23 days ago; should give her running once more.

9/2

2nd

5

(10)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newmarket

Victoria Falls

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Midfield (never landed a blow) in Class 2 event at Chester on seasonal debut; remains on career-high mark but this return to Class 5 is a plus; has done all her winning at this level.

15/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1-3 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Both starts over 6f, winning at Newcastle (AW) then clear third under a penalty at Pontefract (soft); upped 2f in distance but she's bred to stay this far; open to further progress and enters calculations.
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6

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Heartwarmer

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: W T Farrell

Bolted up in a 6f fillies' h'cap at Windsor 12 months ago on good-to-firm for George Boughey; last of 14 on yard debut at Naas early this month after a 303-day absence so entitled to come on for it but this trip probably stretches her.

16/1

5

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:16 Naas

Heartwarmer

9st 3lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Bolted up in fillies' h'cap at Windsor 12 months ago on good-to-firm; two lesser efforts on easier ground since; has to defy a 303-day absence on stable debut but is still lightly-raced and would appreciate quick ground.

11/1

7th

8

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Heartwarmer

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

Has claims on her clearcut win off 6lb lower at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in August but she then ran poorly over the same C&D three weeks later; easier ground was blamed but she does have form on soft.

8/1

Form: 82-241 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on AW; beat 15 rivals at Chelmsford (1m) most recently, opening her account at the eighth attempt; may remain competitive provided she's as effective back on turf.
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1

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket

Local Music

10st 2lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Matt Crawley

Three wins over 7f/1m on turf/AW last year; endured a wide trip when fifth of ten on her return from 253 days off at Chelmsford (1m, AW) last month, but she remains 6lb above her last winning mark.

14/1

5th

6

(6)

14th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Local Music

9st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Matt Crawley

Won three times last year including twice at this track (7f/1m); returns after 253 days off but this reliable mare still looks on a workable mark and she has won when fresh; dangerous with Jim Crowley booked.

12/1

Form: 319-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Had three starts over 7f last autumn, winning at Chelmsford (AW) on second occasion; folded tamely there the final time; on a rebound mission and the market may prove best guide.
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8th

4

(5)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Machiavellian Lady

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

7f fillies' novice winner (Polytrack); put some lesser efforts behind her when striking in a handicap for the first time at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) latest; looked to have better to come there and should be a big player despite a 5lb rise.

7/2

1st

6

(3)

20th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Machiavellian Lady

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Chelmsford novice winner (7f, Polytrack) last October and not beaten far when sixth of 13 on her Newmarket reappearance (1m, good to firm) in May, but not built on it since and was last of eight in first-time blinkers here (6f) last time; cheekpieces are given a go and she needs to bounce back.

16/1

8th

4

(9)

15th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Machiavellian Lady

9st 10lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

slowly into stride, in rear

14/1

Form: 61-1

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
First foal of a 6f/7f AW winner for her connections; has shown progress over 7f in that sphere, most recently winning at Newcastle on handicap/seasonal debut; this different scenario presents a question mark.
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1st

7

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield

Royal Velvet

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: William Knight

Progressive mare who scored for the eighth time when beating 18-runner field at Newmarket (7f, good) at last month's Craven meeting; might need some luck in running if the field gravitates to the stands' side but thoroughly deserves this first crack at a Pattern race, with the ceiling of her ability probably yet to be reached.

2/1

1st

6

(14)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Royal Velvet

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: William Knight

Steady improver who scored three times last year, including here (1m) in May and on the July course (7f, also good to firm) two months later; also landed valuable big-field fillies' handicap at York which bodes well for this test; should be ready to roll on this return and she's much respected.

9/1

5th

1

(11)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Royal Velvet

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: William Knight

The winner of seven of her 18 starts, three of the wins coming this year (including both here and the July course); finished with a flourish to beat 17 rivals at York's Ebor meeting five weeks ago and a 5lb rise doesn't look excessive; drying ground in her favour but dropping to 6f asks a new question of her; this is likely to be well run, however, and she's a contender.

11/4

25/1

Form: 137-40 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well held in blinkers (now removed) here two weeks ago; twice successful off this sort of mark at the Newmarket tracks (7f/1m, good/good to firm); possibilities granted a rebound.
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5

(4)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Speriamo

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Philip McBride

Won over C&D and at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in the autumn but returned with two below-par turf runs last month and may find some of the lightly raced ones better handicapped here.

20/1

5

(4)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Speriamo

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Philip McBride

Won over C&D and at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in the autumn but returned with two below-par turf runs last month and may find some of the lightly raced ones better handicapped here.

20/1

5

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Speriamo

8st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Philip McBride

A good run of form last autumn was mostly on the AW but she also finished second here; may have needed the run after a break when close up behind Lavender Hill Mob in a Class 2 handicap here two weeks ago.

10/1

15/2

Form: 8322-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Consistent maiden in her first season last year; made all at Wetherby (1m, soft; off 4lb lower) on reappearance, showing improvement; may well build on that win and have a productive 2024 campaign; shortlisted.
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9th

4

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newmarket

Astral Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

Consistent maiden in her first season last year; made all at Wetherby (1m, soft; off 4lb lower) on reappearance, showing improvement; may well build on that win and have a productive 2024 campaign; shortlisted.

15/2

9th

4

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Newmarket

Astral Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

Consistent maiden in her first season last year; made all at Wetherby (1m, soft; off 4lb lower) on reappearance, showing improvement; may well build on that win and have a productive 2024 campaign; shortlisted.

15/2

1st

10

(15)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Wetherby

Astral Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Shane Kelly

T: Pam Sly

Consistent maiden in her first season last year, solid second off this mark at Doncaster (7f, heavy) on final outing; threatening to win a race of this nature and is one for the shortlist on reappearance.

13/2

9/2

Form: 4-1

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced filly who represents notable connections and should have more to offer; won at Kempton (7f, AW) last month, building on her 2yo effort; gives the impression she'll stay this extra furlong; respected.
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12th

8

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Sunfall

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David O’Meara

Ended last season with a win in this race on soft ground for William Haggas; ninth in Group 3 events on both runs for David O'Meara but she wasn't beaten that far at Doncaster latterly and might strip fitter now as that was her first outing for three months; not discounted.

16/1

9th

15

(11)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Sunfall

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Disappointing on sole run this year, when making stable debut in Group 3 at Epsom in June; however, she was progressive for William Haggas last season, winning a Listed race at Ascot (7f, soft) last October, and she'll be of interest if rediscovering that promise in a first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

16/1

Form: 21324- D BF

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 121324 in turf handicaps, all last year; absent since October; may be set for another consistent campaign but ideally needs plenty of rain; both wins on soft ground.
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6

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

15:10 Doncaster

Astronomica

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Two wins as a 3yo came over a round 1m on soft ground and she's entitled to have come on for her Ripon return seven weeks ago; one to consider.

6/1

7th

12

(6)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Astronomica

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Both wins at 1m on soft in 2023; runner-up on two occasions last season and she was fourth of 14 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in November when last seen; has won fresh before and would appreciate any rain.

8/1

7th

12

(6)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:22 Ripon

Astronomica

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Dr Jon Scargill

Both wins at 1m on soft in 2023; runner-up on two occasions last season and she was fourth of 14 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in November when last seen; has won fresh before and would appreciate any rain.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 22518- D

Last run: 165 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gained her sole turf success on the July course here (1m, good) last term; now 8lb higher but Ethan Jones takes off a handy 7lb; market may offer further guidance on reappearance.
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7th

3

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Bint Al Daar

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Frost

C&D winner against her own sex under Joanna Mason early last month off a 2lb lower mark; continued in form since and this is less competitive, so she needs a look.

7/1

8th

7

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bint Al Daar

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Kevin Frost

Ended a 19-race losing run at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last month, but couldn't get going in time when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) 16 days later; appears to stay this far and holds each-way claims.

20/1

5th

12

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bint Al Daar

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Frost

Mostly well below form in 2025 but came back down the weights and has often been competitive since October; indeed, Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 16 days ago saw her first win since a C&D race in summer 2024; it's possible that she is on her way back but this is a warmer contest.

10/1

10/1

Form: 27-321

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpieces in Wolverhampton maiden (7f, AW) last month, opening her account at the eighth attempt and not needing to improve; faces a harder task on belated handicap debut.
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9th

13

(5)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Beveragino

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

6th

1

(2)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Beveragino

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tom Ward

reared start, in touch with leaders

5/1

4th

7

(2)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Beveragino

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

in touch with leaders on inner

12/1

Form: 45547

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; creditable fourth to Local Music at Chelmsford on most recent AW attempt; lesser effort at Yarmouth (turf debut) since; needs to show improvement.
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4th

1

(2)

29th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Adelabella

10st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Wigham

dwelt start, held up in rear

50/1

Non-runners

Raimunda, Dreamrocker, Cariad, Toxic

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £160.70
Straight Forecast £390.11
Tricast £2016.44
Trifecta £6295.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sunfall

Daily Mirror:

Astral Spirit

D Express:

Victoria Falls

The Times:

Heartwarmer

POSTDATA:

Local Music

NEWMARKET:

Speriamo

RP RATINGS:

Sunfall

Telegraph:

Sunfall

Daily Record:

Sunfall

The Sun:

Astral Spirit

The Star:

Victoria Falls