June 28 / 14.20 Yarmouth

14.20

Good To Firm

Raymond Collett 70th Birthday Memorial EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies Stakes (Bands C/D) (Qual) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Raymond Collett 70th Birthday Memorial EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies Stakes (Bands C/D) (Qual) (GBB)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.00
  • Place: £8.30

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Started a big price when slowly away (drawn wide) and well beaten on her recent Windsor debut; needs a big step forward.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Ruff Justice

9st 10lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Winner of a 6f turf maiden and a 7f handicap as a 2yo for Warren Greatrex in 2024; didn't progress in his 2025 and having been bought for 4,000gns in October ran okay for a long way on yard debut here over a mile last month; drop in trip to suit and place claims.

10/1

9th

9

(13)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ruff Justice

9st 5lb

J: Elin Hedman

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Winner of a 6f turf maiden and a 7f handicap off 74 as a 2yo for Warren Greatrex in 2024; didn't progress in his 2025 starts; makes stable debut and probably best watched for the moment.

22/1

9

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Ruff Justice

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Raced on turf; won twice over 6f as a 2yo but has struggled in four handicap starts this summer; remains to be seen whether a switch to AW revives after seven weeks off.

25/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 7

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Yard not noted for juvenile newcomers and she needed her debut experience after a slow start 17 days ago; entitled to improve and is one to consider for a trainer who does relatively well with 2yos here (3-12).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(11)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

Queen Of Good News

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Had undergone wind surgery prior to C&D win on reappearance last month but never featured at Doncaster since; could be suited by the return to this track (form figures here read 221) and she can't be discounted.

10/1

7th

6

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Queen Of Good News

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Patrick Owens

Underwent breathing surgery before gaining a breakthrough win on her seasonal return in 1m Yarmouth handicap two weeks ago; back up 4lb but she's not taken lightly in her current mood.

5/1

1st

9

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:02 Yarmouth

Queen Of Good News

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

12-race maiden; finished second in her two course runs as a 2yo; well handicapped on last season's best and she has undergone wind surgery during her 176-day absence; should be winning races this year but this perhaps not the day to catch her.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April-foaled first offspring of the yard's twice-raced maiden Shesells Sanctuary; trainer's two juveniles winners this season both came on debut (on the AW in the spring); watch the market.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(8)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Little Lies

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

ducked left start, took keen hold, midfield, headway 2f out, went third over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

14/1

8th

6

(5)

29th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:05 Windsor

Little Lies

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

Both starts over 6f, finishing third at Yarmouth (race has worked out well) then comfortably held at Ripon; reproduction of debut form would put her in the picture.

8/1

9th

6

(9)

8th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Ripon

Little Lies

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

By 2017 Coventry winner Rajasinghe; creditable 2l third in similar race at Yarmouth on debut ten days ago (6f, good to firm); a possible.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April-foaled half-sister to the yard's Ba'Hoa, who won first time out as a juvenile last spring (not seen since); trainer operating at a decent strike-rate with juveniles on turf this season and this Two-Year-Old Trophy entrant is a likely looking newcomer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Ellaria Sand

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ollie Sangster

Landed a 7f Listed event in the mud on her final 2yo start; best effort of the current campaign when third of 11 in 7f Sandown handicap (soft) five weeks ago; tongue-tied first time; place shout if the ground becomes testing.

16/1

3rd

4

(10)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Ellaria Sand

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

Not particularly solid on 2025 form but this is a drop back in class on handicap debut; interesting at this level if the ground is slow, having gained her 2yo wins (including Listed) on softer than good.

12/1

9th

6

(12)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

Ellaria Sand

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Below par in AW race on reappearance; bagged Listed honours over C&D in last turf outing but faces a stiffer task at this level and, having raced eight times, may not have much more progress left in the locker.

33/1

5th
12 (15)
Forager

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000gns yearling whose dam was a dual AW winning sprinter for Dean Ivory; holds a sales race entry in the autumn; yard best known for older handicappers (1-23 with 2yos in recent seasons).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(5)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Forager

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Simon Pearce

Lacks recent match practice, remains on career-high mark and won't have her apparent ideal ground (good to firm) unless the weather lends her a big hand; not the percentage call.

16/1

3

(6)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

14:10 Lingfield (AW)

Forager

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Poor draw when fourth behind Clearpoint here in September; dominant display when seeing off seven rivals from the front here three weeks ago; 6lb rise demands another career best but she's on an upward curve.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April-foaled 35,000euros yearling whose well-related dam failed to finish placed in four runs for Mark Johnston; trainer has made a fair start with 2yos this season and the market will guide.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(9)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Ascot

Blue Zodiac

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Has failed to get home in a couple of 6f handicaps this season; gained her 2yo novice wins over 5f and the return to this distance looks beneficial; could go well.

9/1

5th

5

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:55 Newmarket (July)

Blue Zodiac

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Bell

Gained her 2yo wins over 5f and failed to get home over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) on reappearance; perhaps needed that run but still has something to prove at this distance.

14/1

9th

4

(7)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Leicester

Blue Zodiac

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Only ran over 5f last season, when finding it too much a couple of times in Listed/Group 3 company; pedigree gives hope that a stiff 6f will be within range but she's more exposed than a few and is some way down the pecking order after seven months off.

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to five winners; bred for further in time; yard has been struggling for winners, having none finish placed from ten 2yo runners this season (0-9 with them here all told).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Castro Aurum

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Darryll Holland

Good start to the season but her form has dipped markedly on her last two starts; hopes pinned on the switch to AW turning around her fortunes.

25/1

11

(3)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

Castro Aurum

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Darryll Holland

Won a Bath maiden (1m, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) on her seasonal return; hasn't looked entirely straightforward in her handicaps since and the ground would look a worry (non-runner four times so far on account of good, good to soft (twice) and soft).

16/1

2

(2)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Castro Aurum

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Darryll Holland

Won a maiden at Bath (1m, good to firm) in April in these cheekpieces, which return following a 1l third of six in first-time blinkers in a handicap at Pontefract (1m, good) in June; might not be far away.

5/1

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and needed her debut experience (5.5f); has stamina on the dam's side and may want further in due course but she'll have learned from Wetherby.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(2)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Specified

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

No improvement for the step up to a mile at Chelmsford two weeks ago (behind Majestic Heights) but she did run into some traffic and did enough to think she stayed; others are still more appealing for win purposes though.

5/1

6th

5

(2)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Specified

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

No improvement for the step up to a mile at Chelmsford two weeks ago (behind Majestic Heights) but she did run into some traffic and did enough to think she stayed; others are still more appealing for win purposes though.

5/1

8th

8

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Specified

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Marco Botti

Peak effort came here on her nursery debut (6f) last September; not disgraced in three subsequent starts but looks in need of a favour from the handicapper before winning.

13/2

25/1

Form: 7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam won as a 2yo but improved with age; clearly needed her 5f Lingfield (turf) debut recently, getting done for toe and drifting right before sticking on; will have learned from that and should fare better.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(2)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:20 Yarmouth

Shamanic

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Stuart Williams

Dam won as a 2yo but improved with age; clearly needed her 5f Lingfield (turf) debut recently, getting done for toe and drifting right before sticking on; will have learned from that and should fare better.

25/1

7th

10

(6)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

16:05 Lingfield

Shamanic

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

22,000gns yearling; second foal; dam 5f 2yo winner (RPR 93), half-sister to winners Lapilli (5f/6f), Caribou (6f 2yo) and Colouring (6f 2yo); stable's newcomers best watched unless well backed.

16/1

Form: 024

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Wasn't best served by the drop to 5f last time and holds claims on her previous Brighton near-miss (Naina just behind) over this trip; she does seem limited, though, and it wouldn't say a lot for the rest were she up to taking this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(1)

28th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:20 Yarmouth

Could She Be Magic

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Wasn't best served by the drop to 5f last time and holds claims on her previous Brighton near-miss (Naina just behind) over this trip; she does seem limited, though, and it wouldn't say a lot for the rest were she up to taking this.

7/1

4th

7

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Chepstow

Could She Be Magic

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Well beaten at Bath but was a lot wiser at Brighton and only narrowly failed to get up (6f, good); looks quick enough for 5f and is a likely contender.

100/30

2nd

5

(5)

28th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Could She Be Magic

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Yard's 2yo beginners are usually worth a look but this one's chance had gone by the time she was hampered in the straight at Bath (about 5f, good) two weeks ago; nevertheless she did show bright speed to begin with and a big step forward may be on its way.

10/1

11th
13 (11)
Naina

5/1

Form: 93

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of her depth on debut and more like it when just behind Could She Be Magic a month ago; was said to have lugged right round tricky Brighton that day and should have more to offer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Naina

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: John Ryan

Four wins as a 2yo, including valuable C&D nursery on soft ground just over a year ago; 0-6 this year but her clear second over C&D (good) a fortnight ago was a good effort and she has each-way claims at least today.

7/2

7

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket

Naina

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: John Ryan

Handy sort who gained four wins between July and September last year including one over C&D; twice unplaced on the AW (albeit not disgraced first time) since beaten a neck on the July Course (7f, good to soft) last month; could go well.

20/1

33/1

Form: 8

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
2,500gns yearling who started 33-1 and offered little immediate promise on her Windsor debut 11 days ago; hard to recommend on that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(8)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiana Rose

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip McBride

midfield, in touch with leaders after 2f, lost position from 2f out

25/1

9th

8

(8)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiana Rose

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip McBride

midfield, in touch with leaders after 2f

25/1

8th

8

(10)

22nd Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

13:53 Yarmouth

Tiana Rose

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

took keen hold, held up in rear

33/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late-foaled 22,000gns yearling who's a half-sister to decent sprinter Pennsylvania Dutch and a couple of lesser winners; this sales race entrant in the autumn will be her yard's first 2yo runner of the season (7% with them here down the years).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Heaven Knows

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rae Guest

Sole win from 12 starts came in C&D maiden in May and she took her AW record to 22312 when a 4l second of nine at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 19 days ago; can go well.

7/1

4

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Heaven Knows

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rae Guest

Hasn't always enjoyed the rub of the green in four turf handicaps, but hasn't been disgraced; interesting back on the AW (record 2231) and worth a second look.

8/1

5th

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:48 Goodwood

Heaven Knows

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Rae Guest

Made winning reappearance in a 6f fillies' maiden at Chelmsford in May; better form in handicaps on next two starts and when below par at Windsor last time it was a Class 5; could resume her progress back down in grade.

7/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
23,000euros yearling who's a half-sister to three winners in Europe; may ultimately want more of a test for a yard that's enjoyed most success this season with older horses.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Tiempo Alegre

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Jack Jones

Emphatic scorer over 1m here in July; good second back here (1m again) next time but not in the same form twice since and remains 9lb above July's winning mark.

11/1

8th

5

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Kempton (AW)

Tiempo Alegre

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jack Jones

Certainly didn't miss the hood when emphatically doubling her tally at Southwell in July (1m); those conditions when chasing home stablemate then done no favours by a wide draw; others appeal more from a handicapping perspective.

9/1

11

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Tiempo Alegre

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Jack Jones

Doubled her tally at this track when winning in good style over C&D in July before another good effort when second of 13 here ten days ago; now steps up in grade but she can't be discounted.

4/1

Non-runners

Desert Eye

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £155.70
Straight Forecast £119.79
Trifecta £1892.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ellaria Sand

RP RATINGS:

Could She Be Magic

Daily Mirror:

Naina

The Times:

Queen Of Good News

NEWMARKET:

Forager

D Express:

Desert Eye

Daily Record:

Naina

Telegraph:

Ellaria Sand

The Sun:

Ellaria Sand

The Star:

Ellaria Sand

POSTDATA:

Could She Be Magic

Daily Mail:

Could She Be Magic

The Guardian:

Queen Of Good News