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William Hill Epic Value Apprentice Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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William Hill Epic Value Apprentice Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 833-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Promise last season in a trio of 6f races and she made a respectable handicap debut at Sandown (1m, soft) two weeks ago when making some late headway; vulnerable to anything with real potential but she should be on the scene.
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2

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

16:43 Goodwood

Dramatic Effect

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Sole success in 15 came in a 1m good-ground novice here last season; below par this year with and without the hood; others preferred.

25/1

6th

5

(6)

8th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:14 Newmarket (July)

Dramatic Effect

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Did not progress much after her 1m Goodwood novice win last spring and reappearance (1m, AW) was clearly the best of her three results this term; the hood (absent last time) returns and peak 2024 form reads well but other runners are more persuasive.

25/1

5

(4)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Dramatic Effect

9st 11lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Did not progress much after last spring's 1m Goodwood novice win and failed to build upon her encouraging seasonal reappearance when soundly beaten over that C&D this month; others preferred.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 36- BF

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam unraced half-sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Just The Judge; beaten about 3l in two 7f Kempton novices last backend, hooded for both; reportedly struck into the last time; retains potential.
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2nd

12

(10)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Goodwood

Wellborn

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Dam unraced half-sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas winner Just The Judge; beaten about 3l in two 7f Kempton novices last backend, hooded for both; reportedly struck into the last time; retains potential.

8/1

6th

10

(7)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Wellborn

9st 2lb

J: Cameron Noble

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, edged left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

3/1

3rd

14

(9)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Wellborn

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

in rear

10/1

OUR TIP

15/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2-1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Touched off by a now 89-BHA rated horse on AW debut and she then breezed home in a weak race at Chelmsford (1m); has the penalty but her dam was smart on turf and she's clearly a nice prospect.
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4th

2

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

D Flawless

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has gained both wins on AW, including at Newcastle in latest start when wearing a hood and attempting 6f for the first time; far from solid on her turf form but otherwise may have more to offer at this distance in the retained headgear.

7/1

1st

4

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

D Flawless

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

1m winner for the Gosdens in May 2024; best effort for this yard came when a close third in a 5f Southwell handicap in January but not so good over 5f here since; steps back up in trip with a hood fitted.

9/1

Form: 22-324 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has yet to run a bad race and being keen was no help when fourth at Bath last month (1m, good), finishing behind the less exposed Islanova; may struggle to reverse those placings even if giving herself a better chance.
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9th

6

(7)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ghaihaban

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

midfield but in touch with leaders

9/1

4th

4

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Ghaihaban

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, edged left when outpaced over 1f out, rallied and went fourth inside final 110yds

8/1

5th

7

(8)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:00 Newcastle (AW)

Ghaihaban

8st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in Redcar novice event, taking her form figures over 7f to 2321; the return to 1m backfired at Southwell (belated handicap debut; behind Moonspirit) since; may have more to offer back down in distance and remains of interest.

11/2

11/4

Form: 0-2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel filly with a fine pedigree and plenty went wrong on her debut last season; showed considerably more when finishing with purpose at Bath (1m, good) and back in fourth that day was the more exposed Ghaihaban; looks sure to improve some more and be heavily involved here.
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1st

5

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:14 Leicester

Islanova

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Sir Michael Stoute

kept apart from others early, raced wide, took keen hold, prominent, steadied and towards rear 6f out

7/1

2nd

7

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

14:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Islanova

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sir Michael Stoute

prominent

9/2

3rd

5

(1)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

20:30 Haydock

Islanova

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sir Michael Stoute

led, switched to near side over 4f out

13/8

15/2

Form: 6

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Always out the back and trailed home last of six at Ascot (1m2f, good to soft) but she did go off at 9-2 and this well-bred filly can do better no doubt.
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10

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Min Huna

8st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

Never posed a threat on first two starts, but she made all in a novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in July and was always in touch when following up on handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f, good) five weeks ago; up 8lb but she galloped on strongly last time and has more to offer at this trip.

11/4

1st

8

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:00 Sandown

Min Huna

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Never posed a threat at Ascot (1m2f, good to soft) or Goodwood (1m, good) before she won a nine-runner novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month, making all; going back up to 1m2f should be viable, in which case she'd bring potential to this handicap debut.

11/4

1st

9

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

18:20 Windsor

Min Huna

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Never posed a threat in maiden at Ascot (1m2f, good to soft; last of six) or novice at Goodwood (1m, good) but showed fair form in both; well-bred filly with each-way claims and possibly some potential.

5/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-sister to 7f AW 2yo winner Maurice Dancer (RPR 69); dam unplaced 1m-1m2f (50), half-sister to Listed-placed winners Zest (1m-1m2f) and Harmonica (1m) out of 1m4f winning half-sister to top miler Soviet Song; hooded for debut; would rather watch.
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6th

10

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Mighty Quiet

8st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Harry Charlton

Has patchy profile but she scored at Windsor (1m2f, good) last September and ended last season with a good second in the mud at Bath; returns after 160 days off but her first win was after a break and she's only 3lb higher than for her last success; one to keep an eye on.

8/1

2nd

2

(8)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

13:55 Bath

Mighty Quiet

9st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Harry Charlton

Made a successful handicap debut in this last year (soft) and added a 1m2f Windsor handicap in September (on good); inconsistent but has a big run in him off this mark.

11/2

Form: 0-6

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in 7f/1m novices at Kempton, although she probably went off a bit hot (clear over 3f out) the final time; handicaps look likely to see her in the best light.
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7th

7

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Golden Arc

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Amanda Perrett

Beaten a fair way in all three handicap starts and she's very hard to fancy.

25/1

10th

13

(8)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Kempton (AW)

Golden Arc

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Amanda Perrett

She finished out the back in two handicap runs last month and although she's been dropped 8lb for her troubles, others come here with more pressing claims.

66/1

10th

12

(7)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Golden Arc

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Amanda Perrett

took keen hold, prominent

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat just the one home on her C&D debut but signs of inexperience were very evident and this drier surface could make a difference; still looks best watched with a view to handicaps later on.
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10th

2

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Footsteps

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

Moderate in just three starts since her successful handicap debut at Chepstow (1m, good) in September last year; being a half-sister to two AW winners the main positive.

14/1

10th

4

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:52 Bath

Desert Footsteps

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Made all at Chepstow (1m, good; handicap debut) last September; absent after flopping at Brighton the following month until she reappeared with big defeat back there one month ago; quite possibly needed that and she's not fully exposed, however; heed any market signals.

12/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eleventh foal; closely related to 2m-2m4f hurdle winner Chaparral Prince, half-sister to six winners including Jet Action (useful Scandinavian 6f-2m) and Rapid Action (6.7f-1m; RPR 87); dam 7f and 1m (Listed) winner (101); lack of experience may hold her back on this course.
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4th

3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Innisfree Pearl

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Well held on first two starts over hurdles late last year but, after a respectable fourth back on the Flat (1m6f) in January, has progressed since switched to handicaps and upped in trip over jumps; on a workable mark and this longer trip could unlock further improvement.

7/2

2nd

1

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

14:10 Hereford

Innisfree Pearl

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Well held on first two starts over hurdles late last year but, after a respectable fourth back on the Flat (1m6f) in January, made a promising handicap debut over hurdles when keeping on for second at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month; 2lb rise looks fair and she is high on the shortlist.

11/4

2nd

5

11th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:18 Huntingdon

Innisfree Pearl

11st 7lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

A modest 1m4f Flat scorer for Tom Ward; failed to match that form sent hurdling for her current yard in 2025 but not discredited back on the Flat with fourth in 1m6f Southwell handicap 50 days ago; yard is going well so she could still do better on her hurdling handicap debut now.

10/1

50/1

Form: 672-0

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Had four runs for Amy Murphy, much the best when going close in an ordinary 1m maiden at Kempton in November; changed yards since finishing last at Southwell in January; others much preferred.
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7th

7

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

19:10 Nottingham

Iffraaj Queen

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Runner-up in a 1m AW maiden during the winter but has finished well behind in both her runs for Tony Carroll, the latest on handicap debut; lots to prove with cheekpieces now tried.

50/1

2

(5)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Iffraaj Queen

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Tony Carroll

Gently progressive 2yo form, though even her C&D maiden second in November is nothing that warrants a mid-late 60s official rating; well held on both outings in 2024 (stable debut latest) and couldn't fancy.

50/1

100/1

Form: 42-60

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden under both codes, formerly with Joseph O'Brien; certainly not improving and this is no easier back in a novice.
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14th

8

(6)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:35 Chepstow

Royal Toast

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Ex-Irish maiden who's struggled badly under both codes for this yard; would be a shock winner of a competitive handicap in first-time headgear (tongue-tie comes off again).

66/1

12th

1

(7)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Goodwood

Royal Toast

9st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tony Carroll

Maiden under both codes, formerly with Joseph O'Brien; certainly not improving and this is no easier back in a novice.

100/1

11th

11

(4)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Royal Toast

9st 2lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Tony Carroll

Poor under both codes since joining from Joseph O'Brien for 10,000gns last autumn; needs a lot of improvement now handicapping and Celebrating Ethel looks her yard's best shout.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £120.60
Straight Forecast £125.07
Trifecta £549.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Islanova

RP RATINGS:

D Flawless

Daily Mail:

Wellborn

The Star:

Desert Footsteps

TOPSPEED:

Ghaihaban

D Express:

Wellborn

POSTDATA:

Islanova

Daily Mirror:

Islanova

The Sun:

Islanova

Daily Record:

Islanova

NEWMARKET:

D Flawless

The Times:

D Flawless

Telegraph:

D Flawless

The Guardian:

D Flawless