August 15 / 14.25 Salisbury

14.25

Good To Firm

Byerley Stud British EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (B/C/D) (Qual’) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 6f 213y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Byerley Stud British EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (B/C/D) (Qual’) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 52 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
60,000gns breeze-up 2yo; related to a few 2yo winners; promising fifth at Goodwood and just missed out at Newbury (6f, good to firm), albeit in what wasn't the strongest of novices for that track; likely contender over a trip that will suit.
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4th

7

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Dear Cat

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Warren Greatrex

Won Salisbury maiden last August but hasn't gone on in handicaps this term; first-time hood now on but hard to fancy.

20/1

4

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Dear Cat

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Warren Greatrex

In fair form in second half of 2024, winning 7f Salisbury maiden (good to firm) before finishing third in Southwell novice (6f); had a wind op afterwards; best of her three runs this year when 3.5l seventh of nine at Windsor last time (6f, good); return to 7f could suit.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:15 Windsor

Dear Cat

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Warren Greatrex

Won a Salisbury maiden (7f, good to firm) a year ago, but having undergone wind surgery has been well beaten in both starts over C&D since returning in June; best watched for now.

16/1

OUR TIP

40/1

  • Place: £9.10

Form:

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Signs of inexperience evident before and during her debut over 6f here two months ago when beating just one home.
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2nd

2

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Gloryous

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Jamie Osborne

Has been running well in 1m2f/1m4f handicaps and showed a willing attitude to edge home on the AW last Wednesday; solid chance, though wouldn't be certain to appreciate softening ground.

3/1

1st

1

(7)

26th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:51 Kempton (AW)

Gloryous

10st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Jamie Osborne

Readily won back to back last July (made all) and went down by a head in October (all 1m2f on turf); much more like it when tackling 1m4f for the first time at Salisbury 13 days ago, finding just an Andrew Balding 3yo too strong; will need to settle better if she's to see this trip out best.

10/1

2nd

4

(1)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

19:34 Salisbury

Gloryous

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Jamie Osborne

Tends to lead; won twice last summer and she also went close here (again 1m2f, good) in October; yet to match latter form in two starts this term and now tries a new trip.

20/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 9

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never really sighted when ninth of the 11 runners in a 7f maiden at Glorious Goodwood (the winner could be very useful); entitled to know more this time.
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3rd

1

(4)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:40 Yarmouth

Sofia The First

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

sweating, led, headed inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds

2/1

1st

4

(6)

11th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sofia The First

9st 0lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

midfield

13/2

3rd

9

(6)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:25 Salisbury

Sofia The First

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Slowly away and never really sighted when ninth of the 11 runners in a 7f maiden at Glorious Goodwood (the winner could be very useful); entitled to know more this time.

13/2

Form: 27

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second favourite when runner-up at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) and perhaps Newmarket came too soon only nine days later; good chance on that initial effort and Ryan Moore is booked.
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12th

3

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Lady Chartwell

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

AW winner for Charlie Johnston last year, but hardly a glimmer of form for her current connections; makes no appeal at present.

25/1

11th

7

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Lady Chartwell

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

AW winner for Charlie Johnston last year; has failed to fire on all three starts for this yard; mark sliding but can only be watched for now.

33/1

13th

11

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Lady Chartwell

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Won 1m2f Chelmsford handicap for Charlie Johnston last year; inconsistent record subsequently and she beat just one rival home on her first two runs for current yard; Irish turf debut.

25/1

40/1

Form: 9

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hung right and weakened out of the picture when 66-1 for a 6f maiden at Newbury; needed to show more.
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2nd

8

(7)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:22 Bath

On A Vespa

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Latest run seemingly confirmed that soft ground isn't for her and had previously won over the extended 7f at Ffos Las on good when in first-time cheekpieces; only 2lb higher here.

8/1

11th

11

(10)

1st Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:00 Windsor

On A Vespa

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Off the mark at the ninth attempt when keeping on steadily to win a 7.4f handicap at Ffos Las ten days ago (cheekpieces first time); had run well over C&D previously and she's a key player up just 2lb.

9/2

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:55 Ffos Las

On A Vespa

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jonathan Portman

Still a maiden after eight runs but was placed off today's mark at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) and Windsor (1m, good) on her last two starts; this extended 7f could be ideal for her and she'll be a tough nut to crack if the first-time cheekpieces have any positive effect.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; sister to 6f 2yo winner Twilight Romance (RPR 93), half-sister to winners Redemption Time (5f including 2yo/Bahrain; 93), Secret Box (1m2f; 85) and Infrared (Saudi Arabia 6f/7f); dam 6f-1m winner (Listed; 105); market helpful.
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5th

6

(8)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:58 Doncaster

Private Island

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

in touch with leaders

4/1

5th

6

(8)

25th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:58 Doncaster

Private Island

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

in touch with leaders

4/1

1st

1

(11)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:05 Yarmouth

Private Island

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Well-bred filly who led close home to win by a nose on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) eight days ago; could easily have a lot more to offer over today's longer trip and needs to be taken very seriously.

5/2

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000gns yearling; first foal; dam French 9.5f/1m2f AW winner (Listed; RPR 94), half-sister to French winners Brisbane (7.5f 2yo/1m1f) and Be Great (1m-1m2f); stable's newcomers are usually best watched.
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8th

3

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Bizou

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Jonathan Portman

Won at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) and followed up from the front at Wolverhampton (9.4f), albeit narrowly; however, ground slower than good is looking an issue.

15/2

6th

4

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Bizou

9st 11lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Improved to win at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) and followed up from the front at Wolverhampton (9.4f), albeit by the skin of her teeth; only 2lb higher so remains on a competitive mark, but slow ground hasn't looked ideal previously.

9/2

1st

2

(3)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bizou

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Showed improved form to get off the mark at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago; 5lb higher here and should not be far away.

4/1

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outpaced before keeping on into midfield when 100-1 at Newbury a month ago (7f, good); can improve.
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4th

1

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Twilight Moon

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won over C&D last December and again on her reappearance in April; lost her way afterwards, but her third of five at Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) five weeks ago was more encouraging; back off her last winning mark and respected.

5/2

3rd

1

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:40 Epsom

Twilight Moon

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Marcus Tregoning

Now only 1lb higher than when beginning this season with 1m4f AW win in April but looked out of sorts on last two outings; swapped usual cheekpieces for new visor last time; goes without any headgear today.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eleventh foal; half-sister to five winners including Danz Choice (5f-1m; Italy; RPR 77), Luduamf (6f 2yo; 63) and Golden Isles (1m2f; 62); dam 1m4f-2m2f winner; difficult to know what her trip will be and looks best watched.
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14th

9

(4)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:40 Brighton

Shadow River

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

midfield

16/1

7th

12

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shadow River

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Big prices and well held in two fillies' maidens so far; major progress required.

50/1

9th

13

(9)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shadow River

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

33-1 and no immediate promise when ninth of 11 on her Salisbury debut (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago.

66/1

100/1

Form: 67

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Insufficient promise in her first two runs to merit a second glance in a race of this nature.
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11th

10

(8)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Kate Be Quick

8st 13lb

J: J F Egan

T: Mark Gillard

Represents a yard that has a very low strike-rate with 2yos; held by Cassandraalexandra on Brighton running last week and continues to have weak claims on form; opposed.

25/1

6th

7

(7)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Kate Be Quick

9st 4lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Mark Gillard

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

40/1

10th

4

(10)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:25 Salisbury

Kate Be Quick

9st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Mark Gillard

Insufficient promise in her first two runs to merit a second glance in a race of this nature.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-sister to winners Sharar (French 1m4f) and Arabia (French/Moroccan 6.5f/7f); dam unraced half-sister to Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Genuine Quality; would need to see some confidence behind her.
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5

(7)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

14:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

About Last Night

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Tailed off at big prices in three runs last year and last two were at this track (8.6f); this is more realistic on handicap debut but she still needs plenty of improvement after 132 days off; first-time visor.

16/1

9th

2

(6)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

About Last Night

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

took keen hold

66/1

9th

2

(6)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

About Last Night

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

took keen hold

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £118.50
Straight Forecast £166.88
Trifecta £668.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Chartwell

The Times:

Dear Cat

NEWMARKET:

Private Island

The Guardian:

Twilight Moon

WEST COUNTRY:

Gloryous

RP RATINGS:

Lady Chartwell

POSTDATA:

Lady Chartwell

Telegraph:

Lady Chartwell

Daily Mail:

Lady Chartwell

D Express:

Lady Chartwell

Daily Mirror:

Lady Chartwell

The Sun:

Dear Cat

The Star:

Dear Cat

Daily Record:

Dear Cat