June 06 / 16.40 Haydock

16.40

Good

Betfred ‘Play Fred’s £5 Million” Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 212y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Betfred ‘Play Fred’s £5 Million” Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 15- C

Last run: 285 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Impressed on debut here (6f, heavy) last August and not beaten far when fifth of six in Group 3 at Goodwood (7f, soft) 20 days later; drops back in grade for her reappearance; leading player provided the ground suits.
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5th

2

(10)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Newmarket

Forever Blue

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Has posted duck eggs in handicaps at major festivals and Group 3 here since her reappearance success; combination of drop back in class and first-time headgear may have positive effect.

8/1

12th

11

(9)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Forever Blue

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold

40/1

10th

2

(1)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Forever Blue

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Won two of her first three races, the exception when fifth in a 7f Goodwood Group 3 last August; 14-1, had a say 2f out in the 3yo fillies' handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) but ended up beaten 20l, after which she has something to prove.

11/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 2-0 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran just once last year, when promising second on debut at Newmarket (7f, good) last July; well beaten on belated second start at Doncaster in April but that was on soft ground and she raced freely; the first-time hood could help her settle better; can go well if rediscovering her debut promise.
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4th

7

(7)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Upscale

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, led, increased tempo from over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost position inside final 110yds

11/2

2nd

6

(6)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Upscale

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when winning a C&D novice 23 days ago; picked up well in a steadily run race (Cognisance won the second division in a time over two seconds quicker) on that occasion and could have more to offer on this surface.

7/2

1st

10

(2)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Upscale

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Five-race maiden; best efforts when runner-up three times, beaten only half a length at Salisbury (7f) most recently; hasn't progressed in the expected manner but brings the best form to this AW debut and is bred to be suited by the new scenario (dam's first win came over C&D).

Evs

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 21

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Went very close on debut at Kempton in April (6f, AW; form franked) and comfortably went one better at Redcar last month (6f, soft; at 1-5); faces tougher opposition today under a penalty but this 500,000euros 2yo could have lots more to offer for her top yard, especially over this extra furlong.
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8th

4

(10)

4th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

17:15 Haydock

Not Real

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

towards rear, took keen hold after 1f, dropped to last after 2f

8/1

4th

7

(9)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Not Real

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Debut second (6f, AW) worked out well; cherry-picked a Redcar win (soft) next time but wasn't seen to best advantage at Haydock (7f, good) in June, when racing freely in front and seemingly not entirely at home on the left-handed bends, nevertheless keeping on for third of 11; can reveal more if getting cover here; yard won this twice in the last nine years.

9/1

3rd

1

(6)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Not Real

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, disputed lead

4/1

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; Night Of Thunder filly who is closely related to winners Nezwaah (1m-1m2f including Group 1), Bashosh (7f/1m; 98) and Seendid (1m2f; 84); dam 1m2f-1m4f winner (including Listed); top Newmarket trainer does well here and she could be a live contender on debut.
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2nd

11

(2)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Ascot

Tareefa

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in June on second start and followed up in Haydock novice (1m, soft) in July; this 3yo close relation to Group 1 winner Nezwaah has considerable potential for her top trainer and could be significantly better than today's grade.

9/4

1st

1

(5)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

20:30 Haydock

Tareefa

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: William Haggas

in touch with leaders, switched to near side over 4f out, good headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, soon edged right, kept on well

6/4

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; Soldier's Call half-sister to 7f-8.6f winner Sweet Bertie (RPR 83); dam 6f/7f winner (101), half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Aeolus; jockey unable to mount and she was withdrawn from last month's intended debut (16-1 at the time); others are more compelling.
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6th

3

(6)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dazitoo

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

Eight-race maiden who has inconsistent form; however, last two efforts (6f) suggest this return to 7f is a plus; could go well off a reduced mark.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dazitoo

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

took keen hold, midfield, bumped soon after start, no extra final 110yds

14/1

7th

5

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Dazitoo

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

in rear, ran on final furlong, never dangerous

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to two winners notably Decorated Knight (1m1f-10.5f Group 1); this Kingman filly is with a leading stable and is one to be interested in on debut.
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6th

8

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Haute Couture

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John & Thady Gosden

reluctant to load, slowly away

9/1

7th
7 (12)
Eranthis

12/1

Form: 35- BF

Last run: 254 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close third of six on debut here (1m, good) last September; disappointing fifth at Newcastle (7f, AW) later that month and absent since, but this 350,000gns yearling retains potential and is not discounted.
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5th

4

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:59 Ripon

Eranthis

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Made a promising start at Haydock (1m, good) last September; has been unable to back that up but showed more positive signs again at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) latest; more is needed from her.

8/1

4th

6

(2)

25th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Eranthis

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Close third on debut at Haydock (1m, good) last September; below that level on her three runs since and something to prove on handicap debut, but she could be on a handy mark if tapping back into that initial promise.

9/1

4th

3

(4)

24th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

14:25 Thirsk

Eranthis

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

350,000gns yearling; promising when third of six on her Haydock debut (1m, good) last September, but didn't build on it in two subsequent starts including on this month's reappearance at the same track (7f, good); needs a resurgence.

9/2

Form: 4- BF

Last run: 254 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away when well-beaten fourth on sole start at Beverley (7.4f, soft) last September; however, this 200,000gns yearling was sent off at just 11-10 and is in top hands; could be an entirely different proposition.
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8th

4

(8)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Arctic Sunrise

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

held up in rear

12/1

4th

9

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Arctic Sunrise

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

200,000gns yearling; seventh foal; half-sister to winners Mantastic (French/Australian 1m-1m2f) and Naadirah (French 1m1f); dam unplaced 1m (RPR 66), half-sister to five-time 1m2f Group 1 winner Alexander Goldrun; newcomer drawn wide but wouldn't need to be anything special to make an impact.

11/10

Form: 35

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in January; should win races and it was a hot novice in which she was fifth of six at York (1m, good) three weeks ago, but others have more substance to their claims.
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4th

3

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Mystical Maria

11st 7lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; back in form on last four starts, winning by a neck over 1m2f at Redcar and Leicester (15 ran) on the first and latest occasions; back up another 3lb but has to be a leading player.

11/4

4th

3

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Mystical Maria

11st 7lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Richard Fahey

Acts on soft; back in form on last four starts, winning by a neck over 1m2f at Redcar and Leicester (15 ran) on the first and latest occasions; back up another 3lb but has to be a leading player.

11/4

1

(10)

14th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Leicester

Mystical Maria

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Back in form on last three runs, winning at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) before sound runs at Southwell (1m3f) and Beverley (1m2f, soft; beaten a short head, third has won since); interesting.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
320,000gns yearling; sixth foal; Blue Point half-sister to winners Meraas (6f including Group 3) and Global Hero (1m/8.6f; RPR 92); dam 1m Group 3 winner; represents highly respected yard and brings potential to debut.
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3rd

4

(8)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Pontefract

Winning Point

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

320,000gns yearling; took a big step up on a disappointing debut effort when the ready winner of a fillies' novice event at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month; initial mark looks fair and with scope for improvement, she looks a big player.

5/2

1st

9

(8)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Winning Point

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

320,000gns yearling; only 4-1 at Haydock (7f, good) but did too much too soon, dropping out late on; could be seen in a better light down at 6f with that experience behind her.

100/30

10th

12

(3)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Winning Point

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Sir Michael Stoute

led

7/1

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; Dubawi half-sister to 1m2f winner Al Asifah (including Listed); dam Listed-placed 7f 2yo winner (RPR 98) from classy family; bred to be useful and it will be no surprise to see a big run on debut.
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7th

1

(6)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Thariyaat

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Harry Eustace

towards rear

50/1

11th

3

(7)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Al Thariyaat

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

midfield

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; unraced dam out of 6f 2yo winning half-sister to Listed-placed 6f AW 2yo winner; probably best watched in warm race on debut.
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4th

4

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bear Rock

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Mullineaux

Doubled her tally when winning at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) in January but she was behind Party Bear when down the field at Lingfield (also 7f, Polytrack) 12 days ago; comes back down in grade.

8/1

10th

11

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Bear Rock

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Michael Mullineaux

Career-best effort when winning a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton last month; up 3lb but could be capable of better at this trip; Ashley Lewis's 5lb claim a bonus.

9/1

7th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:17 Chester

Bear Rock

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Mullineaux

Came good with narrow 6f win at Haydock in April and ran at least as well when very close second over that trip here (good) the following month; off since lesser effort ten weeks ago but stays 7f and enters calculations.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.20
Straight Forecast £24.21
Trifecta £106.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Forever Blue

NEWMARKET:

Winning Point

The Times:

Tareefa

SPOTLIGHT:

Not Real

TOPSPEED:

Eranthis

The Star:

Upscale

Daily Mail:

Winning Point

Telegraph:

Tareefa

Daily Record:

Not Real

The Guardian:

Forever Blue

D Express:

Forever Blue

Daily Mirror:

Forever Blue

The Sun:

Forever Blue