June 19 / 14.30 Ascot

14.30

Good To Firm

Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £85065
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 25 runners
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Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
12 (10)
Leovanni

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £24.30
  • Place: £5.35

Form: 1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£190,000 breeze-up buy; this is a quick turnaround from Nottingham (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago but she carried plenty of confidence in the market and won comfortably from a prominent position; respected, for all that the second performing so moderately at York last Friday casts a cloud over the form.
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5th

6

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Leovanni

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Lightly raced filly who had wind surgery prior to a heavy defeat (not beaten solely by poor draw) in the Wokingham last time, failing by a long way to record a second Royal Ascot win; best watched.

40/1

26th

11

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Leovanni

9st 5lb

J: James McDonald

T: K R Burke

Sterling effort to win the Group 2 Queen Mary (5f, good to firm) at this meeting as a 2yo, then ran to a similar level in another Group 2 at York (6f); useful efforts in 5f Listed races in just two runs as a 3yo and 4yo (tongue tied latest; had wind surgery since) but the suitability of this test has to be proved.

33/1

4th

6

(2)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 1

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Leovanni

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Impressed at Nottingham on her 2yo debut and went on to defeat 23 rivals in the Queen Mary Stakes a fortnight later; only seen three times since, once last year when not getting a clear run through in a Haydock Listed race in May; could still dip into that 2yo promise and AW shouldn't be an issue; tongue tied for the first time.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £12.45

Form: 2

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Probably beaten by a smart colt from Ballydoyle at the Curragh (6f, good) and she looked a threat before flattening out late on; looks to have the raw speed for 5f and she's since been snapped up by high-profile owners; could be a lively one for a yard that won this in 2021.
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7th

8

(4)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket (July)

Mighty Eriu

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Gavin Cromwell

reared in stalls before start, in rear

5/1

2nd

15

(24)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Mighty Eriu

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Probably beaten by a smart colt from Ballydoyle at the Curragh (6f, good) and she looked a threat before flattening out late on; looks to have the raw speed for 5f and she's since been snapped up by high-profile owners; could be a lively one for a yard that won this in 2021.

16/1

2nd

8

(3)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Mighty Eriu

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, challenging going okay under 2f out, ridden 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds, just held second

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£100,000 yearling who is bred for speed; slow starts were a feature in both her races (5f, good to firm) but still won at Thirsk before being narrowly denied by a 125-1 newcomer in Beverley's Hilary Needler after a troubled run brought on by herself; has to improve again to trouble the best of these and another laboured start won't help the cause.
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10

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Maw Lam

9st 6lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Adrian Nicholls

Smart as 2yo but she hasn't quite hit those heights in 2025, albeit facing some tough assignments; dropping down the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but others look safer.

16/1

4

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Maw Lam

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Adrian Nicholls

Went close in Group 3 Firth Of Clyde Stakes at Ayr (6f, good to firm) last September; reappeared with fair fifth of 15 in the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) in April but has failed to build on that and she needs to raise her game now back up in trip.

16/1

6

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Maw Lam

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

In the same ownership as Miss Lamai and finished just in front of that rival when third of 24 in last season's Queen Mary; unplaced in three starts this year but looks to retain all her ability, faring better than the result when sixth in a strong Listed race at Cork (5.5f, good) last month; a big run at rewarding odds can't be ruled out in this her first handicap.

28/1

4th
16 (13)
Miss Lamai

25/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 12 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Created a good impression on her debut at Thirsk (5f, soft; runner-up then finished second to Miss Rascal here before winning an Italian Listed race) and was fine on the good ground at York (Listed) where she was in the firing line throughout before conceding late on to Betty Clover; has each-way claims, though some late hanging in both her races didn't go unnoticed.
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5

(26)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Miss Lamai

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Made a bright start to her 2yo career, winning on debut before finishing second in a York Listed race and fourth in the Queen Mary over C&D; easy win in a Naas Listed event last July (5f, yielding); beaten four times since but she ran well in Listed grade at York five weeks ago and should go well on this handicap debut.

16/1

3rd

9

(4)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Miss Lamai

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Runner-up in the Listed Marygate over C&D last May then ran well at Royal Ascot before a Listed win at Naas; hasn't really threatened in Group races on her three runs since, however, and may be vulnerable once more.

25/1

3rd

9

(4)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Miss Lamai

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Runner-up in the Listed Marygate over C&D last May then ran well at Royal Ascot before a Listed win at Naas; hasn't really threatened in Group races on her three runs since, however, and may be vulnerable once more.

25/1

Form: 61 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 5f on good; entered a thousand notebooks on debut at Newmarket where she got behind (carried left early) before flashing home for sixth behind Amestris and Seraphim Angel; confirmed that promise when playing with the opposition over C&D last month (made all) and the runner-up won an Italian Listed race next time; well regarded and lots to like.
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5th

17

(5)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Miss Rascal

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Both runs over 5f on good; entered a thousand notebooks on debut at Newmarket where she got behind (carried left early) before flashing home for sixth behind Amestris and Seraphim Angel; confirmed that promise when playing with the opposition over C&D last month (made all) and the runner-up won an Italian Listed race next time; well regarded and lots to like.

10/1

1st

2

(1)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Miss Rascal

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

9-2 when very much catching the eye on last month's Newmarket debut (5f, good), coming from well back to finish sixth of the 13 runners, beaten around 3l; major player with the run under her belt.

6/4

1st

2

(1)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Miss Rascal

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

9-2 when very much catching the eye on last month's Newmarket debut (5f, good), coming from well back to finish sixth of the 13 runners, beaten around 3l; major player with the run under her belt.

6/4

6th
26 (11)
Xanthe

20/1

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000euros yearling; mixed messages as to the strength of her debut win over C&D (good) but there was a lot to like about how she rolled up her sleeves late on to prevail by a head and she should come on for that initial experience; her dam won this race in the same colours 18 years ago.
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8

(1)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

15:35 Sandown

Xanthe

8st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Made a winning debut at Ascot (5f, good) last May and she also ran well in the Queen Mary at the Royal meeting; returned after a lengthy absence this season but she's been well held in handicaps at Goodwood (5f, good) and Kempton (6f, AW); still unexposed and now drops back in trip but she has some questions to answer.

20/1

3

(3)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Xanthe

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

Made a winning debut at Ascot last May (5f, good) and she also ran well in the Queen Mary at the Royal meeting; absent for 11 months prior to a never-dangerous seventh at Goodwood 18 days ago; dropped 2lb but she needs improvement for the step up to 6f.

10/1

Form: 2

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No match for Truly Enchanting at Tipperary (5f, soft) but inexperience appeared to hold her back in the closing stages and today's quicker ground could be preferable; this asks a lot of a maiden but she is a likely improver.
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2

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:42 Naas

Oxford Rock

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a maiden at the sixth attempt at Navan (5f, good) last season before finding Listed company beyond her; seasonal return/handicap debut with tongue-tie fitted.

12/1

8th

12

(3)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Oxford Rock

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, wandered around inside final furlong, soon weakened

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 121 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat Englemere on debut and doubled her tally with an improved display at York (5f, good) where she came from off the pace to floor Miss Lamai; that Listed race is rarely strong or influential when the form is represented at Group level, but she's a likeable type.
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23th

7

(11)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Betty Clover

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a Listed race at York (5f, good) as a 2yo but she's 0-14 since and was beaten 11l when fourth in Epsom Group 3 (8.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago.

33/1

4th

3

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:05 Epsom

Betty Clover

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a Listed race at York (5f, good) as a 2yo but she's 0-13 since and finished behind Shes Perfect and Arisaig in a Goodwood Listed event last time.

25/1

5th

2

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Betty Clover

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a Listed race at York (5f, good) as a 2yo but she's 0-12 since and has had some major blips along the way; reappeared with fair fifth in Listed event at Kempton (1m) in March but Never Let Go was ahead of her in that race and the market leaders were well below form; only beaten a nose in the corresponding race 12 months ago but even that will need bettering today.

25/1

25/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
On the strength of her debut second at Newmarket (Seraphim Angel and Miss Rascal behind) she was entitled to win at Lingfield (5f, good) and duly did so with the minimum of fuss; her Topspeed figure is right up there in today's field and she's by no means dismissed from what could be a beneficial draw.
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2nd

10

(7)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Amestris

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Fairly useful on turf, albeit with a record of only 1-9 and she was behind some of today's opponents at York on reappearance; good second at Haydock since but this is a step back up in class and the change of surface presents a question mark.

10/1

6

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Haydock

Amestris

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Bell

Easy winner of a Lingfield novice (5f, good) last May; highly tried after that but she struggled in a novice in final 2yo run and was the same story on handicap debut at York (first run after wind surgery) last month; now drops into a Class 4 but has bit to prove and she needs to get back on track.

16/1

Form: 53

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recruited for £200,000 at a breeze-up sale; looks all speed and ran well in 5f maidens at Cork and Navan without being able to finish the job off.
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12th

8

(3)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Flash The Cash

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Experienced filly who has run eight times, including in the Queen Mary; several decent runs, including in a 6f maiden and a 5f Listed race at this track; now tries a new trip after an unconvincing 6f run here 12 days ago.

5/1

12th

8

(3)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Flash The Cash

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Experienced filly who has run eight times, including in the Queen Mary; several decent runs, including in a 6f maiden and a 5f Listed race at this track; now tries a new trip after an unconvincing 6f run here 12 days ago.

5/1

4th

6

(5)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Flash The Cash

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

led but pestered, headed over 1f out, weakening when hampered final 110yds

6/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for £420,000 at a breeze-up sale; made debut nine days ago when a beaten favourite at Windsor (6f, good to firm); showed plenty of early speed to be handy throughout before wilting late on; this is a big ask after that defeat.
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11th

6

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Adrestia

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Saw off 23 rivals when winning last season's Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes at the Royal meeting (C&D; good to firm); better form when pipped at Goodwood last July; this season yet to take off but she may have needed her return and then there were blindfold issues at Redcar three weeks ago; Colin Keane booked and a revival isn't out of the question but her low draw may be an issue.

12/1

8th

1

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Adrestia

9st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at 2025 Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); also second in a Glorious Goodwood handicap and a Beverley Listed race later in 2025; last month's Windsor reappearance may have been needed and she's back on a good mark if returning to form in a first-time tongue-tie.

9/2

7th

4

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Adrestia

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Handicap at Royal Ascot (5f) last June and hard to knock her subsequent defeats including a near-miss at Glorious Goodwood; returns after 239 days off but she still looks feasibly treated and was a good third over C&D on her reappearance last season; dangerous.

5/1

10/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,000,000gns foal and half-sister to the stable's 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean; would have made a winning debut in good race at Salisbury (soft) had she been wiser to the job and then swatted male opposition at Nottingham 17 days ago (5f, good); bred to be top class and so far so good; very promising.
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7th

9

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Kassaya

8st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Well-bred filly (a half-sister to the 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean) who looked a smart prospect when winning 5f handicap at Sandown (5f, good; shaped well on soft) in July; has not gone on as anticipated in 6f Listed races since, and she's on a retrieval mission here.

16/1

6th

10

(11)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Kassaya

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Merely fifth of nine in Listed race at Chester last month but she may not have been suited by the track and this lightly raced 3yo had shown glimpses of serious promise previously; cost 1,000,000gns as a foal and is a half-sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean; could yet make her mark at this level.

8/1

12

(4)

3rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Kassaya

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Had no luck when favourite for the Queen Mary on final start in truncated 2yo campaign; recorded a useful handicap win at Sandown (again over 5f; good) last month on seasonal debut and, having raced just four times, looks open to further improvement; ready for a crack at 6f; respected.

11/4

Form: 1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her dam stayed beyond 1m but the sire instills plenty of speed into her pedigree; a winning debut appeared unlikely when under the pump some way out at Tipperary (5f, soft) but she found loads for pressure to beat Oxford Rock by an increasing margin at the line; a smart RPR bodes well and, as the chosen one from Ballydoyle's initial entries, she commands considerable respect.
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10th

2

(1)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

18:08 Cork

Truly Enchanting

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Won two of her three starts as a 2yo, a Tipperary maiden (5f, soft) and the Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes (6f, good); in between those runs she disappointed in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot; a rating of 101 leaves her with a fair bit to find with Babouche but she has place claims on her return.

15/2

10th

2

(1)

6th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 110y

18:08 Cork

Truly Enchanting

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Won two of her three starts as a 2yo, a Tipperary maiden (5f, soft) and the Group 2 Airlie Stud Stakes (6f, good); in between those runs she disappointed in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot; a rating of 101 leaves her with a fair bit to find with Babouche but she has place claims on her return.

15/2

1st

9

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Truly Enchanting

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

soon pressed leader on near side of group, ridden and led narrowly then hung right inside final furlong, ran on

100/30

Form: 211 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looks a better filly now than when beaten by Betty Clover at Bath and she conceded early ground and a penalty to subsequent winner Where's Clare last time at Carlisle (5f, good to firm; other runs on good), lowering the juvenile course record in the process; clearly very useful and there's more to come no doubt; it remains to be seen whether stall 1 will be a help or hindrance.
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6th

2

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Goodwood

Englemere

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Listed winner during a busy 2yo campaign but well held at that level in her first two runs of this season and fared no better back in a handicap at Royal Ascot last time when tried in blinkers; handles slow ground but now has questions to answer.

16/1

17

(8)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Englemere

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Busy 2yo campaign yielded three wins, notably in Listed grade at Newbury in August (5f, good); unplaced in two Listed events this spring; dropped 3lb for her troubles but the first-time blinkers need to have a positive effect.

33/1

6th

2

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Englemere

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, took keen hold, midfield

12/1

Form: 3

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third from well off the pace at Windsor (5f, good to firm) but the two ahead haven't done wonders for the form since; one for the optimists.
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5th

5

(9)

17th Feb 2026

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sands Of Havana

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

11-race maiden; one encouraging effort for new yard in December but she hasn't built on it twice since (blinkered latest); needs more to come out on top.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Sands Of Havana

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

First crack at middle distances when respectable fourth over C&D last month but she was beaten 17l at Kempton (1m3f) two weeks later; has something to prove again after that and she's now 0-10; first-time blinkers.

16/1

2

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sands Of Havana

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Promising 2yo debut before highly tried at Royal Ascot last summer; not so good back from a six-month break and she was well beaten when last seen at Yarmouth in April; sold for 10,000gns the following month; betting to guide on stable debut.

10/1

Form: 416 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Defied a wide trip to win Chester's Lily Agnes (beat Flicka's Girl) but never posed much of a threat when behind three of today's rivals in York Listed race; gives impression that 6f would suit; cheekpieces added.
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6th

1

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:53 Bath

Seraphim Angel

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ollie Sangster

Triple turf winner who scored at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last July in her final run for Tom Dascombe; only 1lb higher than for that success but she's been out of sorts in two runs for new yard this spring and needs to get back on track.

16/1

7th

1

(3)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Seraphim Angel

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ollie Sangster

Has a record of 3-13 overall and 2-2 at Windsor, most recently scoring over C&D (good to firm) last July on final start of her 2025 campaign; finished last at Kempton (AW) on stable/seasonal debut but looks interesting returned to this venue with the outing under her belt.

7/1

11th

10

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Seraphim Angel

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ollie Sangster

Last seen making all to win a 6f handicap (Class 4) at Windsor 257 days ago; has since left Tom Dascombe; up in class and could prove vulnerable; connections also run Tuco Salamanca.

25/1

Form: 111 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dominic Ffrench Davis' former assistant takes over from him as her trainer; she brings an unblemished record and has track form, having won here (good to soft) before beating the runner-up again in a Listed race at Sandown (soft); that latest effort can be upgraded as she was on the back foot after missing the break and did well to win at all; respected.
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11th

3

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket (July)

Enchanting Empress

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on far side of group

25/1

17th

4

(25)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Enchanting Empress

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Dominic Ffrench Davis' former assistant takes over from him as her trainer; she brings an unblemished record and has track form, having won here (good to soft) before beating the runner-up again in a Listed race at Sandown (soft); that latest effort can be upgraded as she was on the back foot after missing the break and did well to win at all; respected.

12/1

Form: 106 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Easily best RPR was debut win at Kempton (5f); well beaten in Listed races on good ground at York (race won by Betty Clover) and heavy at Chantilly; blinkers are now turned to and she's readily passed over.
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8th

3

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rubys Profit

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Just a respectable sixth when well drawn over C&D last month and again a beaten favourite when fourth of seven at Nottingham (5f, good) a fortnight ago; well suited by ground slower than good but probably needs some help from the new cheekpieces.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:55 Nottingham

Rubys Profit

10st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

In good form for most of 2025, winning two 5f handicaps last spring; not quite hit those heights this time around, including from a good draw at Chester 24 days ago (met some trouble in the home straight); today's drop into a Class 4 will help and she is back against her own sex; should go well.

11/4

6th

11

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Rubys Profit

8st 13lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has gained all wins in spring, the most recent off current mark at Goodwood (5f, good) last May; finished nicely for close fourth at Bath (wore hood) on Monday with reappearance under her belt; fighting chance from a handy draw.

5/1

Form: 221

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
All three runs in Scotland or north of England; twice beaten over 5f before justifying favouritism on the step up to 6f at Carlisle (good) in a maiden she was fully entitled to win; this demands so much more, especially back at 5f.
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3rd

1

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:30 Doncaster

Kiss Me My Love

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Second at Thirsk before nosing home at Redcar (1m, good; 3lb lower) and not the first time she's been below par at Ripon a month ago; could easily bounce back from that.

15/2

9th

9

(11)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Kiss Me My Love

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

She's worked her way back into form and last month's second-place finish at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) was followed by a win at Redcar (1m, good); won on soft ground last September; respected up just 3lb for last time.

11/2

1st

10

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Kiss Me My Love

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Ran well in defeat at Thirsk (1m, good to firm) this month, despite racing too freely (without cover) in the early stages; remains well handicapped and features prominently in calculations.

7/1

10/1

Form: 1

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
An imposing daughter of American Pharoah; Wesley Ward, who has won this four times, was blown away by her work before she breezed home in blinkers over 4.5f at Keeneland in April (fast dirt) and she's reportedly worked as impressively on grass since; possesses the trademark early speed associated with the yard's Royal Ascot runners and has to be of interest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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20th

24

(17)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Ultima Grace

9st 2lb

J: Joel Rosario

T: Wesley A Ward

An imposing daughter of American Pharoah; Wesley Ward, who has won this four times, was blown away by her work before she breezed home in blinkers over 4.5f at Keeneland in April (fast dirt) and she's reportedly worked as impressively on grass since; possesses the trademark early speed associated with the yard's Royal Ascot runners and has to be of interest.

10/1

16/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By star sprinter Blue Point and out of a 7f 2yo winner; quickened past two breeze-up recruits to win comfortably at Yarmouth (5f, good to soft) and winning jockey James Doyle reported afterwards that quicker ground would suit; difficult to gauge what she achieved (second well held since) but the dam's side of her pedigree suggests she can improve with time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

8

(8)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

17:00 Yarmouth

Spherical

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Fresh contender, having raced only twice this season; hasn't shown a great deal of progress overall but is 1-1 at Yarmouth (debut success) and could go well.

12/1

4

(5)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:07 Kempton (AW)

Spherical

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Won 5f turf maiden and C&D novice as 2yo but she was well held in a Listed race on final start and was last to finish on her reappearance in a Haydock handicap (5f) in June; back from break with something to prove.

10/1

5

(1)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Haydock

Spherical

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Lightly raced filly, who won a Yarmouth maiden (5f, good to soft) and a Kempton novice (6f, AW) last season; found things tough in a Listed race in final 2yo run but she still has potential and could resume her progress on this handicap debut; needs close look on her return.

5/2

40/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Received 4lb from Englemere but lacked her experience when second in a good time at Carlisle (good to firm) and then won comfortably from the front at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (again over 5f); not dismissed.
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3

(6)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:42 Naas

Wheres Clare

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: P F McEnery

Nottingham nursery winner for Charlie Johnston ran once on AW earlier this year for Kevin Ryan before joining present yard and no luck in running in Down Royal handicap last month; cheekpieces now tried but others hold stronger claims.

14/1

3

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Down Royal

Wheres Clare

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P F McEnery

Made seasonal return at Wolverhampton over 6f in April when a well beaten seventh of eight; two wins to her name as a 2yo when trained by Charlie Johnston; last win came last August from a 2lb lower mark; out of form since then but makes stable debut here and a claimer aboard could give her a chance.

15/2

7th

5

(1)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wheres Clare

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Two front-running wins as a 2yo when trained by Charlie Johnston (including here over 5f); sold for 12,000gns after a couple of lesser effots last September; well drawn for a prominent racer and interesting to see how she goes in the betting on her first run for Kevin Ryan.

12/1

23th
13 (18)
Make Haste

6/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000gns yearling and bred to be precocious; it wasn't a strong maiden that she won at Naas (5f, good; tongue tied) but it was all very straightforward as she eased clear from some way out and this has been the plan ever since; there seems to be plenty of confidence behind her.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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10th

11

(1)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Make Haste

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Never gave her running in the Queen Mary and then finished second in a Naas Listed race (5f, yielding); behind three of these when only sixth at York (5f Listed) but was soon on the back foot after starting slowly and ran well all things considered; worn this headgear combination the last twice; no forlorn hope at lengthy odds.

40/1

6th

15

(14)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 York

Make Haste

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

One of three Irish challengers; heavy defeat in the Queen Mary is flanked by good performances at Naas, second in Listed grade (5f, yielding) with hood added on latest; could go well in the retained headgear.

8/1

2nd

3

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:18 Naas

Make Haste

9st 2lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Diego Dias

Created a very nice impression when winning a C&D maiden in May; ran too bad to be true in the Queen Mary; headgear tried here and has a question to answer.

12/1

100/1

Form: 142 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Limitations exposed since debut win, finishing behind Betty Clover at Bath and having no excuses when second to Seraphim Angel at Chester (good).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

4

(9)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flickas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Made most to win a 5f classified race at Chelmsford in January and she has held her form in defeat since, including over this trip; unlikely to be too far away.

6/1

3rd

6

(8)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flickas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Won a similar event over 5f at Chelmsford in January; creditable runs since, last time finishing second over 6f back there after not getting the best of runs; chance.

3/1

2nd

4

(9)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Flickas Girl

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Resumed winning ways in 5f classified event here in January and not discredited after a tardy start when a running-on third of six in 5f Lingfield handicap two weeks ago; she's proven over this longer trip so rates a big player back in this company.

9/4

Form: 213 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form when edging home in four-runner race at Lingfield (5f, AW) and the ground was heavy when close up in French Listed race last time; even if she can repeat that form on this ground she's likely to prove very vulnerable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

8

(7)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

15:45 Newbury

Kuwaitya

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

raced centre, in touch with leaders, headway 2f out, challenging over 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds, 3rd of 8 in group

25/1

4th

6

(9)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Goodwood

Kuwaitya

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Successful on AW and placed in French Listed race in the spring; creditable sixth in the Super Sprint at Newbury (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces applied) most recently; could go well in the retained headgear.

11/1

6th

15

(19)

20th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:35 Newbury

Kuwaitya

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Ran best race when a close third in Listed event at Vichy (5f, heavy) in May and she had an excuse (hampered halfway) when well held in similar event at Deauville next time; cheekpieces go on and she's not without a squeak.

25/1

Non-runners

Glorious Kitty

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £1308.20
Straight Forecast £836.92
Tricast £42168.60
Trifecta £22261.40

Selections

The Guardian:

Ultima Grace

RP RATINGS:

Truly Enchanting

Telegraph:

Make Haste

NEWMARKET:

Adrestia

Daily Mirror:

Leovanni

The Times:

Miss Lamai

The Star:

Betty Clover

TOPSPEED:

Englemere

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss Rascal

Daily Mail:

Ultima Grace

Daily Record:

Ultima Grace

POSTDATA:

Truly Enchanting

The Sun:

Truly Enchanting

D Express:

Make Haste