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Soft

Betfred Ladies’ Derby Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys)

  • Prize money: £4967
  • 1m 4f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Betfred Ladies’ Derby Handicap (For Female Amateur Jockeys)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 922212 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Usually front-runner; ended a frustrating run of seconds when off the mark at Pontefract (1m4f, good) in May; good second at Chester (1m4f, heavy) last time and should be seriously involved.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(16)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Gordon Grey

8st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: George Baker

The second runner for local trainer George Baker and this one has an enviable 3-4 record here, having picked up two Ladies' Derbys (2024 and 2025) in addition to the Amateurs' Derby last year when trained by Ben Brookhouse; not discounted on that score but this is a good bit hotter than those events; refitted tongue-tie could be a plus.

16/1

9th

7

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Gordon Grey

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

In the form of his life when winning four in a row for Ben Brookhouse last summer, namely a maiden hurdle followed by three Flat handicaps over 1m2f and 1m4f (twice) on good/good to firm; better effort in Bahrain for George Baker this year when third of seven over 1m2f (good to firm) five weeks ago; returns to Britain on a career-high mark and may prove vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

20/1

2

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:20 Epsom

Gordon Grey

11st 8lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: B F Brookhouse

Won the 2024 Ladies' Derby at Epsom and repeated the trick when romping away with this year's edition (1m4f, good to firm) in June; completed a hat-trick (first leg was over hurdles) when defying penalty under Paul Hainey at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month and a 4lb rise for that success looks fair; usually sets the pace and he's a big player again in his bid to make it 3-4 over C&D; cheekpieces added.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 571-61 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not the force of old but scored twice last year and his win at Ripon (1m4f, good to soft) four weeks ago was his second in consecutive years under usual rider Emily Roberts in their Ladies Derby; back up 3lb but in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Sameem

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced on heavy but fine on soft; ran moderately last time but has won after similar performances in the past; not handicapped out of it.

10/1

7th

6

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:05 Leicester

Sameem

10st 11lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

Unraced on heavy but fine on soft; ran moderately last time but has won after similar performances in the past; not handicapped out of it.

10/1

9th

3

(2)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Redcar

Sameem

10st 13lb

J: Miss Rebecca Burley

T: Tim Easterby

never better than midfield

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 23-125 BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
One second and two thirds from three runs at Epsom; short-head winner at Windsor on return and ran well on both starts since, so firmly in the mix.
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6th

6

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Naasma

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Six-time winner, with four at Windsor (11.4f) and two on Polytrack (1m2f/2m); her last success was off 2lb higher last autumn but she's been disappointing in last two runs and needs to get back on track.

25/1

3rd

1

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield

Naasma

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Pat Phelan

Has six wins, the latest at Windsor (11.5f, good) last September off this mark; has run respectably since and has won over 2m but needs a true test to be fully effective.

7/1

4th

3

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Naasma

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Consistent mare who scored three times at Windsor (11.5f) last term and has posted two creditable efforts at Lingfield (latest over 2m) this year; C&D record reads 312; solid claims.

7/2

Form: 5-6856 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
All three wins were in summer 2022 and it's over 14 months since he made a significant impact; left Jeremy Scott for 2,600gns two weeks ago; usually wears headgear but not today.
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7th

5

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Pride Of Nepal

10st 1lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Tony Carroll

8yo who went 21 months without a win but has now scored at Windsor, Lingfield, Chepstow and Ripon in his four races this turf season; his second in this race last year was a remote one and the 6lb rise since his latest start asks a question, but conditions fine and he's on a major roll, ridden by Sarah Bowen on last two starts (two in four days); major player.

3/1

1st

1

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

13:40 Ripon

Pride Of Nepal

10st 13lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Tony Carroll

Completed the hat-trick at Chepstow (1m2f, good to soft) on Monday; carries a 4lb penalty for that and stays 1m4f fine, so likely to have a major role to play again under Sarah Bowen, if electing to stand his ground.

5/2

1st

1

(10)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Pride Of Nepal

11st 2lb

J: Miss Sarah Bowen

T: Tony Carroll

Frequent slow starter who's enjoyed a revival since returned to turf, minus the tongue-tie and headgear; looked to have a bit more in hand than the final margin at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) off 3lb lower last time and holds obvious claims.

7/4

Form: 6-6771 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seen far more often over jumps (won on soft this March) and he had not accomplished a great deal on Flat until arriving smoothly on the scene 2f out in a C&D race (good) 15 days ago and going on to win by a neck at 33-1; back up 5lb but a contender if he can serve up the same again.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(6)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:25 Nottingham

Martin Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Adam West

steadied start, held up in rear, smooth headway over 3f out, went second over 2f out, no extra towards finish

8/1

4th

5

(7)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:15 Windsor

Martin Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Adam West

in touch with leaders

7/1

5th

5

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Martin Spirit

11st 1lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Adam West

Soft-ground hurdle winner in March off 2lb lower; out of sorts when last seen hurdling but in good form on the Flat since the blinkers went on, latest when a close third at Windsor this month; could play a part if the headgear continues to have a positive effect back over hurdles.

8/1

Form: 10-866 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Ffos Las (1m4f, good to soft; 2lb higher today) last August and he appeared to take a step back in the right direction at Chelmsford (2m) 11 days ago; trainer also booked Serena Brotherton when they won the big race for female amateurs at York last month.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Roost

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Ralph Beckett

Habitual slow-starter who again got going too late to land a blow when seventh of 13 at Kempton (1m3f) ten days ago; the visor he wore that day is retained; has just one win from 15 goes and needs something extra.

8/1

7th

12

(10)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Roost

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

slowly into stride

11/2

3rd

4

(7)

6th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Roost

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Has had just two AW races, including when second as 2yo; sole win (13 races) came over 1m4f at Ffos Las last August off 2lb higher, on the first of two starts with a tongue-tie which returns today; not so good since, with blinkers on last two outings, but the tongue-tie might help.

11/2

Form: 374645

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
A maiden early in career was the only win from his 16 races; respectable fourth at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) on penultimate outing was clearly his best recent effort, albeit with cheekpieces a possible excuse one week ago; stamina for 1m4f has not been proved after two attempts.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Ayr

Abu Royal

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

Inconsistent on AW this year and record is only 1-27 but the Ayr factor makes him interesting on classified debut; gained his win in sole visit to this course (May 2023).

7/1

6th

8

(10)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

1-26, the success over three years ago; drop back in trip (and refitted cheekpieces) coincided with overdue return to form, when a closing third to Dinah Myte (Barleybrown second) over C&D 23 days ago; his odds will be shorter now, but whether he'll back it up is questionable.

10/1

3rd

13

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Abu Royal

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: L J Morgan

1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference.

28/1

Form: -23113 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won under Stephanie Dorey on stable debut at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm) last month and followed up at Nottingham (1m2f, good to soft) 12 days later; creditable third at Doncaster in hat-trick bid; needs respect.
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1st

2

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

18:00 Beverley

Sisterandbrother

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joey Ramsden

1m4f wins at Doncaster (good) and here (good to firm) for new yard this summer; he has come up short in stronger company on his last two starts but holds good claims back in a Class 6.

9/4

7th

14

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Sisterandbrother

9st 11lb

J: Miss Stephanie Dorey

T: Joey Ramsden

2-6 for this yard but both wins were at 1m4f at Class 6 level; looks worth taking on, for all that his last race on the AW didn't go entirely to plan.

20/1

5th

11

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sisterandbrother

10st 8lb

T: Joey Ramsden

Has made a bright start for his current yard and made it two wins from his last three runs in 1m4f handicap at Beverley two days ago; also took this in 2024, so he's a player under a 4lb penalty.

5/1

Form: 36469-

Last run: 226 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Below form sole start here (2022) and there's been no win for more than two and a half years; sparked in only two of his eight races for this yard last year and there's plenty for him to prove on this reappearance.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(5)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Ace Rothstein

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Matt Crawley

led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

33/1

6th

2

(5)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Ace Rothstein

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Matt Crawley

led narrowly, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

33/1

6th

11

(7)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

13:45 Southwell (AW)

Ace Rothstein

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Matt Crawley

cajoled along soon after start, midfield, outpaced and dropped to rear 3f out, carried head high inside final furlong, kept on final 110yds

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 049730 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Kempton on latest outing and his sole placing from nine starts for this yard came when third of eight at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) on penultimate outing; not beaten far at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) the time before but others have more solid claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Sonnerie Power

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D success and has continued in good form, back from two months off with second of 14 over C&D four weeks ago; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

5/1

2nd

8

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Sonnerie Power

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Made a winning start for current yard over C&D in January and has continued in good nick, set a lot to do when sixth of 15 in 1m4f Lingfield handicap in April; in the mix once more.

9/1

Form: 7-1487

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a Kempton novice (1m3f, AW) in January and ran well there next time, but disappointing on both starts since; the latest (1m4f, good) was admittedly after 111 days off but he was last of seven.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

5

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Running The Game

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

C&D winner in January, 2024; lightly raced since though and has his fitness to prove returning from 15 months off; the market can guide.

14/1

8th

9

(8)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Running The Game

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Generally very disappointing since 1m3f Kempton novice win on British Flat debut in January 2024, but has become well handicapped and is likely to have entered a few notebooks when keeping on steadily from the rear for sixth in recent Chelmsford race won by Arcadian Nights; watch the betting.

13/2

6th

5

(8)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Running The Game

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £45.70
Straight Forecast £61.10
Tricast £163.67
Trifecta £257.10

Selections

D Express:

Gordon Grey

The Guardian:

Martin Spirit

RP RATINGS:

Sameem

SPOTLIGHT:

Naasma

Telegraph:

Roost

The Sun:

Gordon Grey

Daily Record:

Gordon Grey

Daily Mail:

Naasma

Daily Mirror:

Martin Spirit

The Star:

Martin Spirit

POSTDATA:

Sameem

The Times:

Sameem