July 13 / 19.20 Salisbury

19.20

Good

Graham Fitch & Friends Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £5888.24
  • 1m 1f 201y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Graham Fitch & Friends Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 41-551 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
2-4 in handicaps, the latter success gained in first-time hood at Nottingham (1m2f, good) in May; 5lb rise demands a bit more from her here but she might still be on the upgrade.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(6)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Elladonna

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

towards rear, headway but raced wide over 2f out, pressed winner towards finish, just held

11/2

2nd

5

(6)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Elladonna

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

towards rear, headway but raced wide over 2f out, pressed winner towards finish, just held

11/2

2nd

5

(8)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Elladonna

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Fanshawe

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, led on outer and going easily 2f out, soon pestered, headed but went clear with winner final 110yds, no extra towards finish

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 35-220

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Struggled after blowing the start at Royal Ascot last month but began this season with two creditable seconds over straight miles (both on good to soft), and could plausibly have untapped potential over this new trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

7th

5

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Roarin Success

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Donald McCain

On a fair mark on her best Flat form for Harry Charlton; some promise over hurdles for new stable and 1m4f may have stretched her when back on the Flat at Thirsk two weeks ago.

14/1

Form: 80-033

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has not progressed since last spring's maiden win but recovered well from slow start to take third in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and will be fine over today's longer trip.
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No / Draw
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10th

4

(13)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

High Spirited

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

raced in second

14/1

3rd

1

(14)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

15:30 Yarmouth

High Spirited

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Usually slowly away but she made virtually all when 50-1 winner of a Listed race at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) five weeks ago, scoring in clearcut style from Rainbows Edge; that was a huge career best but, under a 3lb penalty, she probably needs better still to follow up.

25/1

1st

3

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 1

16:30 Salisbury

High Spirited

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Habitual slow starter and that considered she's been doing well to finish on the scene in Class 4 handicaps; however, this is a massive rise in class and she's unlikely to be good enough even with a level break.

66/1

Form: 7221 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Delivered on promise shown in AW maiden/novice races when winning on turf/handicap debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; did that fairly comfortably in the end and could still be well treated after a 4lb rise.
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4th

5

(8)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Bath

Orchard Keeper

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Kept on well to win Class 4 Goodwood handicap (good ground) when upped to this trip in June and has remained in good form since, but may have been flattered by her proximity when fourth of six in tactical Listed race at Chester (14.3f, good) in August and needs a bigger run here.

20/1

7

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 1

14:40 Chester

Orchard Keeper

9st 3lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Unraced here or on softer than good; progressive in handicaps, including over 1m6f on two of her last three outings, but today's company should require a fair bit better.

14/1

2nd

1

(2)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Orchard Keeper

9st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Course winner who showed improved form to win when upped to 1m6f at Goodwood (good) in June; kept on for third of six at Newbury (13.2f, good to firm) since and today's extra yardage is in her favour; not ruled out.

9/2

Form: 51-343

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won 8.6f AW novice in the autumn and has made the frame on all three starts this year, the last twice in 1m turf handicaps; her tendency to race too freely remains a worry (particularly over this new trip) but she has possibilities if the new hood helps her to settle; tongue-tie also a first.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Winterfair

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Sole success came over C&D last October; has been running consistently well on turf and she has scope to improve further back on AW; runs without hood worn on last three starts; holds claims.

9/2

3rd

7

(1)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Winterfair

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Haggas

Delivered on debut promise when winning 8.6f AW novice in the autumn; yet to make any significant progress this year and her tendency to race too freely is a nagging concern but she kept on well for third at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last month and will probably be on the premises again here; tongue-tie removed.

9/2

Form: 1-6140 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Made winning handicap debut at Ascot (1m2f, good) in May and her very close fourth at Hamilton (1m1f, good) later that month was also a good effort; raced too freely over 1m4f at Royal Ascot last time but is back in calmer waters here and remains of interest.
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10th

2

(6)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Warda Jamila

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has not made the progress that seemed likely and although she was a close fourth of seven at Goodwood (second attempt over this far) last time, that was when setting a steady pace; acts on good to soft, unraced on soft.

12/1

6

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Warda Jamila

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Campaigned mostly at shorter but latest effort (1m3f, AW debut) suggests this return to 1m4f is worth exploring; back on last winning mark and ran well in sole Goodwood attempt; clear possibilities.

6/1

6th

3

(5)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Warda Jamila

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Looked set for better this term but it's not arrived yet, following what had looked an encouraging reappearance; below form on sole attempt beyond 1m2f, admittedly at 2024 Royal Ascot, and this is her AW debut.

12/1

Form: 252-4 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Raced a bit too freely and had to settle for fourth when favourite for last month's seasonal/handicap debut here (1m, good to soft) but she might come on for the run and probably still has potential; moves up in trip again today.
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7th

4

(7)

10th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:14 Leicester

Hot Fashion

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold

6/1

4th

6

(3)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:17 Epsom

Hot Fashion

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

midfield, switched to centre 3f out, some headway 2f out, went third over 1f out, kept on but lost third towards finish

11/4

1st

4

(6)

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

19:35 Sandown

Hot Fashion

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

towards rear

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £29.30
Straight Forecast £32.48
Trifecta £170.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Orchard Keeper

TOPSPEED:

Elladonna

RP RATINGS:

Warda Jamila

Telegraph:

Winterfair

The Times:

Orchard Keeper

Daily Mail:

Orchard Keeper

D Express:

Orchard Keeper

The Sun:

Orchard Keeper

The Star:

Orchard Keeper

Daily Record:

Orchard Keeper

POSTDATA:

Elladonna

The Guardian:

Elladonna

Daily Mirror:

Elladonna