August 16 / 14.40 Newbury

14.40

Good To Firm

Tom Mitchell 70th Birthday Celebration British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £6480
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Tom Mitchell 70th Birthday Celebration British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.50
  • Place: £3.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
280,000gns yearling; sixth foal; half-sister to winners Sir Lamorak (1m2f turf/10.6f AW; RPR 108) and A New Dawn (Group-placed 6f 2yo; 104); dam 5f 2yo winner (95), half-sister to US 1m2f Grade 1 winner Athena and 1m4f Group 1 winner Bracelet; respected debutante.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Jewelry

9st 10lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: William Haggas

Looked a good prospect when winning at Newbury on her 2yo debut (6f, good); hasn't added to that success in four further starts, faring no better dropped to Class 4 company at Newcastle 11 days ago; hood now added; stable also run Raneenn.

12/1

7th

1

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Jewelry

9st 12lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Won a Newbury novice on her debut last season (6f, good); best run since then when third in a Kempton novice on her reappearance in August (7f, standard to slow; 5-4 favourite); no easy task when well beaten at Ascot last time (7f, soft); could fare better down in grade and trip.

11/2

9

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Ascot

Jewelry

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won nicely at Newbury (6f, good) on 2yo debut; below-par favourite in Salisbury Group 3 and 7f AW novice event since, latter on belated reappearance, but can't be written off yet.

9/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 71 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a penalty but she looked good at Ripon (6f, good) following wind surgery and powered clear for a 3l success; there's substance to that form and she could be smart.
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10th

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Toomuchforme

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Wildly inconsistent filly who's finished well held a few times since springing a 33-1 shock over C&D in March; it seems the positive early impact of the visor may have worn off.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

14:48 Pontefract

Toomuchforme

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Sprung a 33-1 surprise at Southwell last month (5f) but that has been followed by two disappointing runs; best turf form on good ground; others appeal more for win purposes.

20/1

7th

9

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Toomuchforme

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Antony Brittain

Opened her account for her current yard over C&D in March but bumped start when last of eight in 5f Wolverhampton handicap three days ago; it would come as no surprise to see her bounce back.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
The same connections won this four years ago with the newcomer Alcohol Free who went on to be top class; this filly will need to step up on her Ascot defeat (6f, good; winner since well held in a nursery) but that's very feasible; entered in the Cheveley Park.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

2

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Musical Angel

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Best form for Andrew Balding came on turf, including wins at Brighton (6f, good to firm) and Epsom (7f, good to soft) last year; makes stable debut after 190 days off having changed hands for 50,000gns in October; market informative.

4/1

1st

5

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Musical Angel

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Recorded a game success in Brighton maiden (6f) in June; neck second, clear of remainder, upped to 7f at Chester (good) most recently; this 3yo filly may do better still and is one to consider.

4/1

40/1

Form: 8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hooded for debut at Haydock (6f, good) and she lost her place mid-race after hanging; no headgear this time and can only be watched.
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4th

1

(7)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Maldevious

9st 13lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Consistent maiden who'll find this easier than the handicaps she's contested previously; had plenty of chances now but is fine on Tapeta and is one to consider for a yard also responsible for Perfect Price.

7/1

4th

2

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Maldevious

9st 13lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Eight-race maiden who was down the field at Musselburgh (7f, good) 18 days ago but that may have come too soon, just two days after her close fourth of 15 at Thirsk (6f, good); stays 7f and might not be far away.

8/1

9th

11

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Maldevious

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-7; returning from five months off and having her first start since wind surgery when fourth of 15 at Thirsk (6f, good) on Friday; each-way claims if building on that.

20/1

25/1

Form: 5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1, she raced too freely for her own good when fifth of ten over C&D last month and finished behind Montrachet Girl; may settle better in the new hood but others rate safer bets.
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8th

10

(7)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Magic Love

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Has improved for the switch to nurseries, winning at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) and good second over C&D (soft); hit with another rise in the weights for latter effort but could well progress further; shortlisted.

8/1

2nd

10

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Newmarket

Magic Love

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Justified favouritism at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) early last week on handicap debut and looks the type to improve further; likely to stay this extra furlong; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

4

(5)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Thirsk

Magic Love

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Poor run on AW last time having shaped with a degree of promise in maiden/novice company at Newbury (wore a hood on second occasion); interesting on nursery debut.

8/1

Form: 33449

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
The most exposed of these after five runs and the best of them was her 80-1 fourth in the 7f Chesham at Royal Ascot; has failed miserably to fulfil the promise of that run and now has much to prove all of a sudden; new trainer drops her back to 6f over which she was at least competitive in her first two races.
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1

(6)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

18:10 Yarmouth

Jewel Of London

10st 0lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Had some stiff tasks as 2yo but sights lowered when making all in 6f AW novice on second run for this yard; found wanting in 6f handicaps this year but could improve for the drop to 5f in a first-time tongue-tie.

13/2

6th

6

(6)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:55 Newmarket (July)

Jewel Of London

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Ended her 2yo campaign with a 6f AW novice success; down the field in two handicaps this term, latest back on turf; best watched unless the betting suggests a turnaround is expected.

25/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
22,000euros foal; tenth foal; half-sister to five winners including Burringurrah (Japanese 1m-1m5f; RPR 105), Rusper (1m-1m1f; 103), Roxy Star (7f-1m; 96) and Goodnight Kiss (1m4f; 83); dam unraced, out of Oaks winner Shahtoush; trainer has some useful 2yos so makes sense to checking the betting, especially with him also running Ecology.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

14:35 Bellewstown

Stiorra

9st 8lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

10-race maiden and struggling in handicaps throughout this campaign; no signs of a revival at Dundalk last week; blinkers on.

16/1

10

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Stiorra

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden has been regressive in handicaps this year; tongue-tie removed but added hood needs to help.

25/1

13

(20)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Stiorra

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ordinary form over longer distances lately; hard to find any positives in her profile, except for her trainer's good current form.

20/1

7/2

Form: 26 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Her debut conqueror has since run well in a Group 3; went off a shade of odds-on for a C&D maiden four weeks ago and yet never picked up at all once asked; she's better than that.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(3)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Ecology

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Runner-up on debut at Haydock (6f, good) in July before two lesser runs at Newbury (6f, good); however, a case can be made on her initial form and she's one to watch in the betting now in blinkers on nursery debut.

16/1

8th

4

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Ecology

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ollie Sangster

Her debut conqueror has since run well in a Group 3; went off a shade of odds-on for a C&D maiden four weeks ago and yet never picked up at all once asked; she's better than that.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-sister to winners Amazon Princess (7f; RPR 55) and Beautiful Mistakes (Italian 5f/6f); dam unraced half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Lady Lahar and 6f Listed winner Miss Lahar; likely best watched.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(12)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Isabella Castile

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Bit in and out since easily winning a Windsor novice (6f, heavy) last October, but it was a good effort in a Kempton handicap (6f, AW) in May and also when beaten a neck over C&D (good to firm) 23 days ago.

10/1

3

(3)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newbury

Isabella Castile

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Patchy form since easily winning a Windsor novice (6f, heavy) last October, her best effort when beaten a neck in a Kempton handicap (6f, AW) on penultimate start; returns from 82 days and and still to fully convince over this far.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam 5f/6f winner (RPR 78), sister to winners Bickerstaffe (useful 5f/6f inc 2yo) and Coppull Hall Lane (7f/1m); any Clive Cox 2yo newcomer needs checking in the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

4

(8)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Worthington Lake

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Clive Cox

Has shown general progress in her races over 7f, most recently third at Haydock (good) with reappearance under her belt; shapes as if this extra furlong is worth exploring; shortlisted.

8/1

3rd

7

(2)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

20:00 Haydock

Worthington Lake

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Clive Cox

7f Southwell nursery winner last November; well beaten at Chepstow on her reappearance (7f, good to soft) but should improve for that run.

16/1

3

(6)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Worthington Lake

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Clive Cox

Steady progress last term culminated in Southwell success (7f, AW) on handicap debut; the runner-up has franked that form since; should have more to offer this season and warrants respect.

9/2

Form: 02

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished last on debut but seen in a very different light over C&D four weeks ago where she had plenty do to 2f out but finished strongly behind a well-touted newcomer; has more to offer.
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1

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Montrachet Girl

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Showed promise on turf last summer and she won at Southwell (7f, AW) this February on her second stable start; only fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) in March and absent since but she retains potential for her top yard, especially now at 1m for the first time.

9/2

5th

2

(1)

5th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Montrachet Girl

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Saxon Warrior filly who is much improved since joining her current yard, showing a tidy turn of foot when cosily winning 7f Southwell handicap three weeks ago; up 3lb but she's a big player.

9/4

1st

1

(1)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:50 Southwell (AW)

Montrachet Girl

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

wore earplugs, taken down early

9/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of a 6f winner (RPR 73) and half-sister to the stable's top-class 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean; the immediate fitting of a hood is a tad disconcerting.
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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

10

(6)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Commendation

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Martin Dunne

Sole win from 18 starts came on her first outing for Michael Keady last February, but she lost her way for that stable and finished last of six in a classified at Lingfield on her debut for this yard 15 days ago; visor replaces cheekpieces.

18/1

6th

2

(7)

14th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

12:25 Lingfield (AW)

Commendation

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Recorded an RPR of 70 when winning a C&D handicap last February on her first run for Michael Keady; little to shout about afterwards but she starts out for a new stable (same owner) off a reduced mark; drawn widest but a revival could be imminent.

3/1

8

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Commendation

9st 2lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Won on the AW in February but hasn't been performing that well for a while now.

25/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
58,000gns yearling; third foal; half-sister to 6f AW 2yo winner Dark Terms (RPR 69); dam 5f winner (76), half-sister to Listed winners Star Terms (1m4f) and Fresh Terms (1m2f), out of 5f/6f 2yo Group 2 winner descended from Time Charter; bred to have a future but probably one for another day.
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7th

9

(9)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glad Eye

8st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Craig Lidster

Regressive maiden who's finished well beaten most starts; has landed the outside stall and is hard to fancy in a first-time eyeshield (wore a hood once before).

33/1

7th

9

(9)

6th May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glad Eye

8st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Craig Lidster

Regressive maiden who's finished well beaten most starts; has landed the outside stall and is hard to fancy in a first-time eyeshield (wore a hood once before).

33/1

Non-runners

Dressed In Blue

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £74.30
Straight Forecast £52.86
Trifecta £308.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Musical Angel

NEWMARKET:

Jewelry

TOPSPEED:

Ecology

Telegraph:

Commendation

Daily Mirror:

Jewelry

The Star:

Jewelry

POSTDATA:

Musical Angel

The Times:

Musical Angel

D Express:

Musical Angel

The Sun:

Musical Angel

Daily Record:

Musical Angel

The Guardian:

Ecology

Daily Mail:

Ecology