June 29 / 14.15 Newmarket (July)

14.15

Good To Firm

Maureen Brittain Memorial Empress Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £22684
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 12 runners
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Maureen Brittain Memorial Empress Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 71 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman filly and out of a well-connected Listed winner; got behind on debut but made pretty much all when pulling away from Pouting at Windsor 19 days ago (6f, good to firm); should progress further.
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8th

7

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Celandine

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

0-6 since winning the Group 2 Lowther (6f, good to firm) as a 2yo, although she had an excuse (awkward leaving stalls, never a threat) in 6f Listed event at Newmarket (13-2) on reappearance; below par on two previous attempts at 5f, but not ruled out if on a going day for in-form yard.

11/2

5th

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Celandine

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Disappointing in similar event over C&D when last seen and is 0-5 since winning the Lowther as a 2yo; however, this seasonal debut may be the time to catch her; good third to Sayidah Dariyan in Group 3 at York (6f) on 2025 reappearance.

9/1

6

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Celandine

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Group 2 winner at York (6f) as a juvenile who retains all her ability; usually leads or races prominently but there wasn't a problem with being held up in the Group 1 Nunthorpe (5f) at York where she ran better than the near-5l defeat suggests; drying ground will suit; good claims.

5/2

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
400,000gns yearling; the stable has won this race twice in four years and this filly was strong in the finish to beat previous-race contender Remaat over 6f at Kempton (AW; 4-1); promising.
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7th

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 York

Tales Of The Heart

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

All runs at 6f; debut winner on the AW; has finished behind some of today's opposition in all her subsequent runs and gave the impression last time at Ascot that a longer trip might now be needed; this fast 6f could find her out.

12/1

3rd

9

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Tales Of The Heart

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

All runs at 6f; debut winner on the AW; ridden positively when second in a Newmarket Listed race and perhaps not seen to best effect under more patient tactics in a Group 2 there at the July festival, won by a filly who was behind her the time before; a repeat of that penultimate run would see her right in the mix.

10/1

6th

10

(8)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket (July)

Tales Of The Heart

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

in rear

11/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
525,000gns breeze-up buy; inexperience evident quite early when unable to justify favouritism at Doncaster (extended 6f; good) but it was likeable how she kept on at the finish and the winner ran okay to be seventh in the Albany; connections clearly not fazed by taking in this Listed race with a maiden.
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6th

9

(8)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Arabian Dusk

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Short-headed in the Group 2 Sandy Lane at Haydock (6f, good) in May and creditable fourth in the Group 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f, good) last time; didn't convince with her stamina in the Nell Gwyn in April on her sole crack at 7f but that was her reappearance and the lack of a recent run may have told late on; can be thereabouts if seeing out the trip.

14/1

5

(11)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Arabian Dusk

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Group 2 win as a 2yo and also third in the Group 1 Cheveley Park; better than ever when second in a Haydock Group 2 in May but she failed to back it up in the Commonwealth Cup; each-way shout.

9/1

13

(4)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Arabian Dusk

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Sole win (from eight starts) came in the Group 2 Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good) last July; better than ever when short-headed in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good) last month and has an each-way chance if backing up that performance.

50/1

10/1

Form: 181 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made a winning debut on the Rowley Mile (5f, good; best RPR thus far) but limitations seemingly exposed in a Listed race at York next time and it was a winnable novice in which she defied a penalty at Carlisle (6f, soft); others with greater potential appeal more.
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1st

2

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:43 Newmarket

It Aint Two

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

ducked left start, pressed leaders, soon raced far side with one other, switched left and joined main group after 2f, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and faced challenge inside final furlong, just held on

9/2

1st

2

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:43 Newmarket

It Aint Two

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

ducked left start, pressed leaders, soon raced far side with one other, switched left and joined main group after 2f, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and faced challenge inside final furlong, just held on

9/2

2nd

7

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 York

It Aint Two

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

pressed winner, lost second over 1f out, rallied final 110yds, went second again final stride

8/1

9/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Also sported a hood for debut at Leicester (6f, good to soft) where she travelled strongly before streaking clear late on; the third filled the same berth in a good York race the time before, so there's substance to the form; hard to rule out.
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5th

5

(7)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newbury

Santa Savana

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

In good form this season prior to being awarded a 7f Leicester handicap two weeks ago; 3lb higher mark to deal with today but she's had few chances over this trip on good ground or quicker and could yet rate higher.

7/2

1st

5

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Santa Savana

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

0-9 since debut win last May but has been running well of late, most recently 3l second of five at Sandown (7f, good to firm) behind an unexposed and well-bred winner; might not be far away.

7/1

2nd

5

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Sandown

Santa Savana

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Comparatively exposed, being 0-8 since debut win, but is in form having performed well in 6f handicaps the last twice; latest effort suggests this return to 7f is worth exploring.

12/1

6th
8 (13)
Queue Dos

66/1

Form: 3

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soon on the back foot over Bath's extended 5f but there were positives to take from how she finished that race to make the frame; however, highly questionable whether she's up to this level.
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3rd

2

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:53 Bath

Queue Dos

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

All four wins have been on AW and she's 0-11 on turf; finished placed a few times on good or quicker ground last summer but she's been quiet in both runs this season and others are more persuasive.

14/1

7th

3

(7)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Queue Dos

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

All four wins at Wolverhampton, including one over this trip, but has run well on Polytrack; should be all the better for last month's return when fourth of six over 6f back at Wolverhampton (first and third have won since); a player.

11/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
140,000gns yearling, 20,000gns breeze-up 2yo; came in for support at Chelmsford (6f AW; 5-2) and did well to win from where she was positioned turning for home; the form is nothing special (runner-up now 0-4) but the potential is there to rate higher.
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9

(10)

27th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Sunshine State

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Johnston

Well beaten on sole 3yo run at Goodwood nearly two months ago but she's on a competitive mark judged on her consistent 2yo form and her stable is enjoying an excellent time of things at present; possible player.

9/1

6th

8

(2)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Goodwood

Sunshine State

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Didn't improve significantly last year after making winning debut at Chelmsford (6f) but she held her form well enough in nurseries, including when making the frame over C&D at the Glorious meeting; not discounted if ready to roll after six months off but others have more pressing claims.

20/1

6th

8

(2)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Goodwood

Sunshine State

8st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Didn't improve significantly last year after making winning debut at Chelmsford (6f) but she held her form well enough in nurseries, including when making the frame over C&D at the Glorious meeting; not discounted if ready to roll after six months off but others have more pressing claims.

20/1

Form: 51

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Quite keen when not getting home over 6f on debut and it was over 5f when off the mark at York (good to soft) where she was good value for the winning margin; should have no trouble returning to 6f and couldn't dismiss.
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4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

4

(13)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Gila

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Won at York last summer (5f, good to soft) on her second start but beaten 14 times since; ran okay without improving for the step up to 7f at Kempton two weeks ago; drops in class but drawn widest and others may have her measure.

8/1

9th
12 (9)
Teej A

9/2

Form: 211 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Had a better draw than the subsequent Coventry winner Rashabar when off the mark at Chester (6f, good) but that form still looks good now and she followed up with a no-nonsense success in the Woodcote at Epsom (good to soft; prominent throughout); brings strong form claims into this Listed race.
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4th

3

(9)

11th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:10 York

Teej A

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

in rear, headway against near rail over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

4th

2

(4)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Haydock

Teej A

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Won the Woodcote at Epsom's Derby meeting (6f, good to soft); struggled afterwards but back on track with a near miss off 3lb lower at Chester (5f, soft); that was a Class 4 and this is a Class 2, so likely to need more.

7/2

2nd

2

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Chester

Teej A

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: K R Burke

towards rear, headway against rail halfway, soon short of room and slightly hampered, rallying over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on well final 110yds, just held

9/1

14/1

Form: 22

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs have been over 6f on good to firm at Windsor, going down narrowly first time and then put in her place by Celandine; may have her work cut out to reverse those placings.
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7

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

20:12 Ayr

Pouting

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Daragh Bourke

Wouldn't settle on her final start for Richard Hughes, so any benefits of the preceding wind surgery remain undetermined; sold for 14,000gns since; out of a 7.5f winner, but hasn't shaped as if in need of further than sprint trips this term.

14/1

5th

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:33 Kempton (AW)

Pouting

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Nine-race maiden but she had been reliable prior to a lacklustre effort in a Lingfield handicap 30 days ago (6f, good); she's undergone wind surgery since so a return to form would be no surprise.

8/1

2

(4)

3rd Jun 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

20:15 Lingfield

Pouting

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Yet to win in eight starts and beaten at short odds on her last two; has shown clear winning potential though and she's one to be interested in back in handicap company.

13/2

33/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
It was a modest race in which she justified odds-on favouritism at Brighton (6f, good) and she made heavy enough weather of it; has to improve and by quite a lot.
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6th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Tequila Rose

9st 1lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Lemos De Souza

Fair early 2yo who's gone backwards; finished tailed off on her comeback and is tried in another new form of headgear, going beyond 7f for the first time.

20/1

6th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Tequila Rose

9st 1lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Lemos De Souza

Fair early 2yo who's gone backwards; finished tailed off on her comeback and is tried in another new form of headgear, going beyond 7f for the first time.

20/1

11th

2

(7)

14th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Pontefract

Tequila Rose

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Lemos De Souza

led early, headed and raced in second after 1f, lost second over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12/1

25/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
A winning debut looked unlikely for much of the race at Brighton (6f, good to firm; 25-1) but she came home strongly to get up in the nick of time; however, the bare form is well beneath what some in here have achieved.
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2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

Non-runners

Naina

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Payout
Exacta £58.80
Straight Forecast £48.15
Trifecta £237.20

Selections

The Times:

Tales Of The Heart

POSTDATA:

Celandine

SPOTLIGHT:

Arabian Dusk

WEST COUNTRY:

Santa Savana

RP RATINGS:

Teej A

Daily Mail:

Tales Of The Heart

D Express:

Tales Of The Heart

The Star:

Tales Of The Heart

Telegraph:

Celandine

Daily Record:

Celandine

TOPSPEED:

Arabian Dusk

NEWMARKET:

Arabian Dusk

The Guardian:

Santa Savana

Daily Mirror:

Santa Savana