June 19 / 17.40 Ascot

17.40

Good To Firm

Kensington Palace Stakes (Fillies’ Handicap)

  • Prize money: £56694
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 24 runners
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Kensington Palace Stakes (Fillies’ Handicap)

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
16 (21)
Doha

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.70
  • Place: £3.65

Form: 341-2 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Built on the promise of her first two runs when easily winning a Windsor maiden (1m, soft) last October; advanced her form again when going down by only a neck in 1m2f Haydock handicap (soft) on reappearance; highly likely capable of better again after only four starts and the drop back to 1m shouldn't inconvenience her; the forecast quicker ground is an unknown, though.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

16

(6)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Doha

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Kensington Palace handicap at last year's Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and added a Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in the autumn; weakened into a well-held sixth in 1m2f York Group 2 on reappearance in May but she's entitled to strip fitter for the outing; shoulders a 3lb penalty for the French win.

25/1

6th

3

(7)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:13 York

Doha

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in October; 11.6f Group 1 proved too much for her on final start; needs to resume improvement but this daughter of two Arc winners may still be able to find extra.

5/1

3

(7)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:13 York

Doha

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June and Listed race at Saint-Cloud (1m2f, very soft) in October; 11.6f Group 1 proved too much for her on final start; needs to resume improvement but this daughter of two Arc winners may still be able to find extra.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.45

Form: 4/1523 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly for leading connections; off for 442 days before winning a 1m novice on Newcastle's AW; failed to feature in a muddling race there next time but back on the up when placed in turf handicaps last twice, latest over 1m at Newmarket (good) in a race which has worked out; strong traveller who could be suited by this big-field scenario.
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6th

3

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Hopeful

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced 4yo; went close in three handicaps in May/June, pulling well clear with the winner when beaten a neck in the 24-runner Kensington Palace Stakes at the Royal meeting here (1m, good to firm; also acts on soft) on latest; drops back to 7f for the first time since debut and shapes as if that may suit her; retains untapped potential and looks a leading contender.

9/2

2nd

18

(20)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Hopeful

8st 10lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced filly for leading connections; off for 442 days before winning a 1m novice on Newcastle's AW; failed to feature in a muddling race there next time but back on the up when placed in turf handicaps last twice, latest over 1m at Newmarket (good) in a race which has worked out; strong traveller who could be suited by this big-field scenario.

16/1

3rd

4

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Newmarket

Hopeful

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent, led when edged left over 1f out, headed but kept on well inside final 110yds

3/1

50/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 28-722 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

4th
13 (16)
Rowayeh

16/1

  • Place: £3.75

Form: 1136-7 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden at Beverley (good to soft) and handicap at Sandown (1m, good to firm) in May/June 2023; even better form when third of of 18 in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m, good to soft) in August; made a sound return to action when seventh of 16 at the Newmarket Guineas meeting (1m, good) and Jim Crowley seemingly prefers her to same owner's Fakhama; still not fully exposed after seven starts.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

(12)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Kempton (AW)

Rowayeh

10st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

in rear

6/1

5th

3

(7)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Rowayeh

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Owen Burrows

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, dropped to last and waiting for room 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, never dangerous

11/4

3rd

4

(5)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Rowayeh

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Met traffic issues on her way to good fourth of 24 at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm; acts on good to soft) but 1m2f seemed to find her out when she raced freely at Chelmsford (AW) four weeks ago; considered each-way.

13/2

12/1

Form: 121-56

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Her first three starts on turf yielded form figures of 121 and she was a lot better than the result when sixth of 12 back on grass at Goodwood (7f, good) 26 days ago, travelling strongly but repeatedly denied a run towards the rail until it was all too late; stays 1m; enters the reckoning.
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5th

23

(6)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Aurora Dawn

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

slowly away

12/1

6th

10

(5)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Aurora Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

slowly away, in rear, not clear run repeatedly against far rail from over 2f out, headway when in the clear final 110yds, did well in the circumstances

10/1

6th

10

(5)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Aurora Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Has form figures of 121 on turf, the wins in Class 5 races over 7f at Newmarket (good) and Newbury (good to firm); upped in grade but may have more to offer and looks interesting returned to this sphere with AW reappearance under her belt.

10/1

6th
20 (13)
Elim

8/1

Form: /211-4 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won twice in the spring last year, including on 1m Musselburgh handicap debut (good to soft); made an encouraging return from over a year off when fourth of ten to Ron O at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month, making headway into a challenging position before no extra late on, as if the outing was just needed; that form has been strongly boosted; very interesting.
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1st

10

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Elim

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Solid and largely progressive form in defeat in 2024, including placed in Doncaster Group 3 and Ascot Listed race over 7f on soft last autumn; firmly in the mix on those efforts but she hasn't been seen for a year.

11/2

3rd

1

(12)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Elim

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Yet to win in 2024 but her form is solid and progressive; excellent second of 11 in Group 3 at Doncaster (7f, soft; Queen Of Mougins a nose back in third) three weeks ago when a well-backed favourite; major player.

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Elim

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Improvement is needed but this lightly raced 4yo is progressive; third in Listed race at Pontefract (1m, soft) in July then did well to finish fourth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) having been denied a clear run when making headway from the rear; could have more to offer; interesting.

8/1

Form: 311-64 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
1m winner in three of her seven starts as a 3yo, notably a Class 4 event at Chelmsford in November; stepped up on a disappointing reappearance when fourth on AW at Kempton three weeks ago but still below her best; her stable is in flying form so a full-scale revival is possible with a first-time tongue-tie added to her cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(9)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:00 Newcastle (AW)

Moonspirit

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Campaigned mostly at about 1m; largely productive on turf/AW and has been successful in three of her last four handicap attempts (stiffer task in French Listed event since); stiff course is a plus returned to 7f; one for the shortlist.

9/2

Form: 2156-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three 1m wins at Chepstow (good/good to firm) last year and improved again to make a successful reappearance at Leicester (1m, good to soft) 23 days ago; raised 7lb for that but she pulled clear with one who has won a maiden since.
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6th

3

(2)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

17:45 Hamilton

Azahara Palace

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

A fair 1m4f scorer for Hughie Morrison who showed winning hurdling form over the winter for her current yard; not out of things back in this sphere with a visor added.

10/1

8

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 2

14:55 Ayr

Azahara Palace

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

She's run reasonably well, albeit without seriously threatening, in her first two handicap hurdles (2m1f/2m, soft/good to soft); won five times on the Flat (at up to 1m4f) and she could have more to offer in this code, but it remains to be seen whether she'll stay this far.

20/1

7th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Azahara Palace

10st 13lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Five-time Flat winner (including on good ground) who won at Hexham (2m, heavy) in December on second hurdle start; 6l second of 14 behind improving winner on handicap hurdle debut at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) last month and could still be capable of better in this code in view of her Flat form.

16/1

Form: 786-46 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won this race off a 1lb lower mark on the round 1m (good) last year; hasn't reproduced that form since, latterly beaten 5l in Listed/Group contests in Ireland this spring, but it wouldn't be a shock were she to revive in refitted cheekpieces.
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6th

5

(1)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Villanova Queen

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won last season's Kensington Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot; ninth of 24 in this year's edition; placed only once in ten attempts in stakes races; well held in fifth in a Listed at Pontefract last month.

50/1

5th

9

(4)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Villanova Queen

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Mrs John Harrington

Irish mare; finished behind Doha and Elim when bidding for a second win in the Kensington Palace at Ascot; now meets those rivals on better terms but is comparatively exposed.

11/2

10th
19 (11)
Rajindri

16/1

Form: 812-21

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Built on a promising second on seasonal return at Yarmouth (7f, good) when going one better on Kempton's AW four weeks ago; that's solid form so she should remain very competitive up 2lb; stays 1m.
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7th

1

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rajindri

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Clover

Mixed results at handicap/Listed level in a light 2025 campaign; useful on her day but not fully sure what to expect from her and she's conceding weight all round in this competitive affair.

12/1

4th

2

(8)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:10 Yarmouth

Rajindri

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Absent since last December but she goes well fresh and was progressive last year, finishing fourth in a Listed race for fillies and mares at Ascot (7f, soft) last October; not ruled out on her comeback.

14/1

11th
14 (23)
Canoodled

50/1

Form: 49-070 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful on her day but has a doubt over current form and is 7lb above last winning mark; others are much more obvious.
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11th

2

(12)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

15:10 Doncaster

Canoodled

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

raced wide early, prominent, raced in second after 1f, pressed leader over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

33/1

11th

2

(12)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

15:10 Doncaster

Canoodled

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

raced wide early, prominent, raced in second after 1f, pressed leader over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

33/1

4th

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 1

14:08 Nottingham

Canoodled

8st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ed Walker

6yo whose first go at about 1m2f was a winning one in 15-runner race at the York Ebor meeting (good to firm) in August, leading final 1f at 25-1; won on it in the past but has not shone on softer than good in 2023 or 2024, trying heavy ground (1m2f) on latest start; plenty to find on ratings.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5245-1 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Fourth to Villanova Queen in this 12 months ago; has improved since, most recently taking a 1m Kempton Listed race under William Buick in April on her reappearance; it will require a pretty smart effort from this mark but she still enters calculations.
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10th

1

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:01 Gowran Park

Adelaise

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Listed winner at Kempton in April; last of seven in a Curragh Group 3 (only beaten 4l) three weeks ago and starting to look exposed; needs progress to land this.

12/1

7th

1

(2)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Adelaise

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in rear throughout

11/1

8th

1

(1)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:50 Gowran Park

Adelaise

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual winner on the AW, including a Listed contest over 1m at Kempton in April; yet to score on turf but took her mark to a career-high when fourth in Killarney fillies Listed last month; has 1.5l to find with Sakti on that run and not certain to relish this return to longer trip.

6/1

Form: -11156 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Did well in her first six starts (record 212111) but has found it tougher on her last two outings; Jack Doughty takes 5lb off but it's not enough to tempt.
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8th

2

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Ciara Pearl

10st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won a Nottingham handicap over 1m2f on third start last season (good to firm); several good runs without winning after that; lacks a recent run and seems high enough in the ratings at present.

16/1

1

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 2

16:35 Nottingham

Ciara Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Narrowly made all over C&D in May off 3lb lower; inconsistent since, wearing cheekpieces on last four outings, but she appeared to run very well from off the pace when 66-1 in a Listed race on latest outing; back up 3lb but considered for a place.

11/1

5th

3

(9)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Ciara Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made all to win a Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good to firm) in May; came up short in two previous attempts at Listed level, though; inconsistent in cheekpieces on last three starts; soft ground no bother but plenty to find.

50/1

40/1

Form: 640-68

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won the Group 3 Nell Gwyn first time out last year for Richard Hannon; below that form since, latterly in two Group races at the Curragh this spring for new trainer Adrian Murray; it remains to be seen whether a drop to handicap company helps to spark a revival.
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7

(10)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 100y

14:30 Tipperary

Mammas Girl

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Has shown much more of her old spark recently with blinkers a real addition; went up 11lb for her last run when beaten just over three lengths in the Group 1 Matron Stakes; a reproduction of that could suffice if she wasn't flattered; tongue-tie added here.

9/2

6th

2

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Mammas Girl

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

led, headed but prominent after 1f, challenging towards far side over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

100/1

4th

1

(5)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:30 Tipperary

Mammas Girl

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

towards rear, headway 1f out, ran on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

12/1

33/1

Form: 23-884

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Beaten about only 3l in a C&D handicap on her final run for James Ferguson and made a sound start for new trainer Richard Hughes when fourth over 7f at Leicester (soft) 15 days ago; hard to argue her mark is generous but a well-run, big-field race could suit this hold-up performer; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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2nd

2

(3)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Mother Mary

10st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders, headway 3f out, pressed leaders 2f out, soon went second, kept on

10/1

15th

21

(12)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Mother Mary

8st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

Beaten about only 3l in a C&D handicap on her final run for James Ferguson and made a sound start for new trainer Richard Hughes when fourth over 7f at Leicester (soft) 15 days ago; hard to argue her mark is generous but a well-run, big-field race could suit this hold-up performer; wears first-time cheekpieces.

33/1

Form: 8645-7

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Useful form for Clive Cox at three; shaped with a bit of promise when seventh of 14 in a 1m Curragh handicap on her stable/seasonal debut 26 days ago, making some headway from the rear despite not having much room to manoeuvre towards the rail; no shock were she to go well.
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4th

2

(5)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Karsavina

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a median auction race at Cork in July (1m, good); not quite at that level since in Gowran Listed and premier handicap at Leopardstown (excuses); down in trip for AW debut.

7/1

Form: 41-1

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
All three starts on Kempton's AW, winning 7f maiden last October and following up in stylish fashion in a novice over the same trip two weeks ago; a big-field handicap over 1m on turf asks a few different questions but there could be plenty more to come from her.
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1st

1

(4)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:35 Yarmouth

Summer Of Love

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Lightly raced 4yo who is 3-6; this is her first crack at sprinting but she doesn't look short of gears and would have won more easily at Epsom (7f, good) recently had she not idled; 3lb higher; hooded the last twice but not today.

6/4

1st

5

(7)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:42 Epsom

Summer Of Love

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

sweating, swerved right start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, switched to centre 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, idled final 110yds, always doing enough

9/4

3rd

4

(3)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

19:45 Doncaster

Summer Of Love

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Saeed bin Suroor

prominent on outer, led over 1f out

11/2

33/1

Form: 0831-9 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Ended 2023 on a high, running well in 1m French Listed race before winning similar event here (7f, good; led post) in October; weakened to finish well held in a Lingfield Group 3 (good) on her reappearance and will need to leave that well behind.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(1)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Cell Sa Beela

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Showed promise in sole AW attempt (debut); won narrowly in this grade at Ascot on final start last term, having performed well the time before; not in anything like the same form in a light 2024 campaign.

16/1

12th

2

(1)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Cell Sa Beela

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Showed promise in sole AW attempt (debut); won narrowly in this grade at Ascot on final start last term, having performed well the time before; not in anything like the same form in a light 2024 campaign.

16/1

1

(12)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Cell Sa Beela

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Listed winner at Ascot (7f, good) last October; could bounce back to form at some stage but she's finished down the field on both outings this season (Group 3 then Royal Ascot handicap) and has something to prove.

33/1

10/1

Form: 13-731 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m Kempton scorer in 2023 and took well to turf last month, building on Nottingham third when beating the reopposing Roarin' Success in 1m Doncaster handicap (good to soft); the pair were over 2l clear of the third, so a 5lb rise looks fair enough.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Twirling

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Nicky Henderson

Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); flopped on hurdling/stable debut for Nicky Henderson in July but had wind surgery afterwards and there was some encouragement to be gleaned from her fifth at Ascot (1m, good to soft) 19 days ago; that could be a run to build on and her sole start at 1m2f was inconclusive; not at all ruled out.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ascot

Twirling

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nicky Henderson

Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); bitterly disappointing in a novice hurdle on debut for Nicky Henderson but unwise to read too much into that and she's had wind surgery in the meantime.

16/1

8

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:00 Uttoxeter

Twirling

10st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Very useful on the Flat for the Crisfords and a respectable sixth in a 1m Newmarket handicap in October; switched to a top jumps stable for hurdling career and could easily be too good for these if taking to it, providing the stays.

Evs

16/1

Form: 142- BF

Last run: 309 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Looked a nice prospect when making a winning debut at Newbury (7f, soft) last April and useful form when fourth of eight in a 1m York Listed event (good to firm) four weeks later; beaten at short odds in 1m novice at Chelmsford in August on her only subsequent start but returns as a very unexposed sort from a top stable; her lack of match practice is a worry, though, and Jim Crowley seemingly prefers Rowayeh.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

3

(6)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Fakhama

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Lightly raced 4yo, improved when third of nine in Listed race at York (1m2f, good to firm) in July; flopped behind High Spirited at Salisbury (9-2) on latest start, however, and still needs major overall improvement.

25/1

8th

2

(3)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

Fakhama

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Didn't have compelling form claims ahead of contesting a Listed race at York last month (1m2f, good to firm) but she recorded a career-best effort in finishing third; didn't quite last home that day but this might not be so strongly run; respected.

6/1

3rd

2

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:50 York

Fakhama

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: William Haggas

Down the field in Kensington Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot and others have stronger form; however, this 4yo remains lightly raced and her half-brother Mujtaba has shown his best form over 1m2f for these top connections, so she's a possible improver now up in trip; not discounted.

16/1

Form: 3-6463 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Listed winner and Group placed last summer; tongue tied first time (retained), best effort this year when third of ten over C&D (good) last month, keeping on from the rear in a steadily run race; same mark today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Mystic Pearl

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: William Haggas

Listed winner (1m, good) last summer but in and out since, finishing well behind Hopeful when down the field in Kensington Palace Stakes here in June; absent since and others have more obvious claims.

16/1

21th

4

(7)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Mystic Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, raced centre, towards rear

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

11th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Ascot

Mystic Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

towards rear

11/1

Form: 035-22 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who resumed with an excellent second to the thriving Two Tempting over C&D in May; another good effort when filling the same position behind Twirling, pair clear, at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 19 days ago; raised 4lb but hard to dismiss.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:08 Stratford

Roarin Success

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Useful on the Flat in her prime and came good over hurdles at fifth attempt, battling well for narrow course win (2m, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; open to further progress if stamina holds out over this new trip; respected.

9/4

1st

4

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Roarin Success

11st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Useful Flat handicapper who showed promise in maiden hurdles but she was beaten 28l in a Uttoxeter handicap (2m, good) last month; still early days in this sphere but she has bit to prove after that last run; tongue-tie added.

16/1

5th

4

16th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:30 Uttoxeter

Roarin Success

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Useful Flat handicapper; best run over hurdles when runner-up in a novice at Newcastle in January; fair form on the Flat since following a wind op; non-runner 8.05 Aintree Friday.

10/1

40/1

Form: /2166- D

Last run: 323 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m Newbury novice (good) last June and better form when sixth in Listed race at Sandown and Glorious Goodwood handicap later in the summer; has a near 11-month absence to overcome but raced only six times so may not have reached her limit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(12)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Back See Daa

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went close in sole AW start; fairly useful on her day, best effort this term when neck second in Haydock handicap in August; however, faces a stiffer assignment back up in class.

16/1

3rd

1

(12)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Back See Daa

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went close in sole AW start; fairly useful on her day, best effort this term when neck second in Haydock handicap in August; however, faces a stiffer assignment back up in class.

16/1

6th

2

(3)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Back See Daa

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: K R Burke

Not the easiest to predict and has only won a Newbury novice from ten starts; however, went mighty close off just 2lb lower at Haydock on his penultimate run so he's not one to put a line through; likes to lead and had no freedom at York last time.

10/1

25/1

Form: 3-0067 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Strong traveller who has winning form over C&D; hit the front briefly inside the final 1f when close sixth of 19 to Villanova Queen in this race (round 1m) last year; operating a little below her best this season but her mark has edged back down as a result.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(2)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Farhh To Shy

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Won off 1lb higher at York (7f, good to soft) last July but she's 0-9 since and has form figures of 006707 this season; handles most ground but she needs a major revival back in a Class 4 event.

8/1

7th

3

(11)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Farhh To Shy

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Margarson

in rear

8/1

24th

12

(2)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Farhh To Shy

9st 0lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Strong traveller who has winning form over C&D; hit the front briefly inside the final 1f when close sixth of 19 to Villanova Queen in this race (round 1m) last year; operating a little below her best this season but her mark has edged back down as a result.

25/1

Non-runners

Vetiver

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £115.60
Straight Forecast £66.64
Tricast £1345.58
Trifecta £1963.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Elim

D Express:

Summer Of Love

NEWMARKET:

Twirling

Telegraph:

Doha

POSTDATA:

Azahara Palace

RP RATINGS:

Aurora Dawn

The Star:

Roarin' Success

Daily Record:

Adelaise

TOPSPEED:

Victoria Falls

The Sun:

Summer Of Love

Daily Mirror:

Twirling

The Times:

Elim

The Guardian:

Elim

Daily Mail:

Elim