August 18 / 16.45 Pontefract

16.45

Good To Firm

EBF Sky Bet Sunday Series Flying Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £42015
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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EBF Sky Bet Sunday Series Flying Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 803182 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won Ripon handicap (6f, good to soft) in June and bounced back from lesser run in York Group 3 when going very close in Wolverhampton handicap (6f, AW) last time; effective on fast ground; could be involved.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Marine Wave

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has won on good to soft; seen in best light when impressive in a similar race at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August; had an off day next time and she lacked the pace to get involved at Ayr since (extended 5f; respectable fourth) but returning to 6f with a stiff finish can suit; solid.

6/1

4th

2

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Marine Wave

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Never better than when coming clear for 6f Listed win at Pontefract in August (good to firm; Rage Of Bamby over 4l back in fourth) but she was a different filly when dropping right out at York since (6f, good to soft; had won a big handicap on that ground in June); needs quick about-face.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

8th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:00 York

Marine Wave

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

9/1

13/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 123124 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
3yo who has won two Listed races this season (5f, good/good to soft) and was a good second in a Group 3 at York (6f, good to soft) last month; solid fourth off lofty mark in Ascot handicap (5f, good) last Saturday; key player under 3lb penalty if the ground isn't an issue (showed promise in 2yo maiden last June on sole encounter with quick going).
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Adaay In Devon

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Rod Millman

Often leads; hard-working and tough filly who's added three more wins this year, all at 5f (on heavy, good and good to soft); has C&D form in Group company as well but beaten favourite on last two starts and this is no easier.

9/1

6th

9

(3)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Adaay In Devon

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

in touch with leaders

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Adaay In Devon

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Rod Millman

3yo who has won two Listed races this season (5f, good/good to soft) and was a good second in a Group 3 at York (6f, good to soft) last month; solid fourth off lofty mark in Ascot handicap (5f, good) last Saturday; key player under 3lb penalty if the ground isn't an issue (showed promise in 2yo maiden last June on sole encounter with quick going).

13/8

33/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 23-222

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Class 4 handicaps on her three starts this season (all 6f, good); has plenty to find in today's field but her trainer excels with sprinters and it will be no surprise if this lightly raced 4yo posts an improved performance; not written off each-way.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(13)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Tiger Bay

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Unraced on slower than good and yet to win on turf but has not had much racing and she excelled herself on unfavourable terms when third to Marine Wave at Pontefract (6f) in August; further progress is on the cards if coping with the conditions.

16/1

3rd

5

(8)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Tiger Bay

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Runner-up in Class 4 handicaps on her three starts this season (all 6f, good); has plenty to find in today's field but her trainer excels with sprinters and it will be no surprise if this lightly raced 4yo posts an improved performance; not written off each-way.

33/1

2nd

9

(5)

15th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Tiger Bay

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Lightly raced 4yo who was a promising second over C&D on her seasonal reappearance; held by Crazy Luck at Nottingham next time (warm favourite off this mark); still has time to do better but such progress is needed.

7/1

Form: 257-01 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Went close in good handicap at York (5f, good to firm) last August and, after three lesser runs in Listed races, posted a career-best to win competitive York handicap (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; back up in grade and away form York today, but holds strong claims on that latest form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(7)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Rage Of Bamby

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Unable to make a dent in Marine Wave's lead at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August but useful effort when chasing home the front-running winner at Ayr (extended 5f, good) last month; these weights are helpful but she often misses races on good to soft or slower, so some reservations remain.

5/1

2nd

5

(3)

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:40 Ayr

Rage Of Bamby

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has a good record at York and she impressed when winning a good 6f handicap (good to firm) there in July; raced freely and could never get to grips with Marine Wave in a Listed race on Pontefract's stiffer track in August but this lesser test looks worth a go; not dismissed.

13/2

13/2

Form: 85-434

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Close third in Group 3 at Chantilly (6f, soft) in May and seemed stretched by 7f when fair Listed fourth at Deauville (7f, good to soft) last month; might not be far away now back down in trip, provided she handles conditions (unproven on quick ground).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Miaharris

8st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Owen Burrows

held up in last, switched right and headway over 1f out

14/1

5th

6

(2)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Miaharris

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Owen Burrows

Close third in Group 3 at Chantilly (6f, soft) in May and seemed stretched by 7f when fair Listed fourth at Deauville (7f, good to soft) last month; might not be far away now back down in trip, provided she handles conditions (unproven on quick ground).

13/2

4th

4

(8)

26th Apr 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 2

13:15 Sandown

Miaharris

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Owen Burrows

Impressed over C&D on debut and she overcame adversity to win a Newbury Listed event on her second start (5f, good to soft); came up short in Group 3 events on her final two runs (not clear run on second occasion); not fully exposed but she'll need to have done well over the winter to defy this mark on her handicap debut.

9/2

Form: -23166 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won good-ground 2yo maiden last August and looked progressive when landing AW handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) in June; however, unable to transfer that promise back to turf the last twice; has something to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(6)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Michael Bell

raced in second

40/1

8th

12

(6)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:48 Newcastle (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Michael Bell

raced in second

40/1

1st

2

(4)

16th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Queens Guard

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Bell

Yet to run a poor race in three attempts on AW, notably a comfortable Lingfield win in June (6f; off 5lb lower mark); barely beaten a rival in four runs since but the last three have been in Listed company and she's in calmer waters this evening; Oisin Murphy booked and a revival isn't out of the question.

7/2

16/1

Form: 78-060 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Third in two 2yo Group races last summer and she'd be of interest if rediscovering that form, but she's struggled on her three starts this season and a major turnaround is required.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(5)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Symbology

9st 1lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Third in two 2yo Group races last summer and she'd be of interest if rediscovering that form, but she's struggled on her three starts this season and a major turnaround is required.

16/1

26th

5

(7)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Symbology

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Won a fillies' novice at York on her debut last July (6f, good); acquitted herself with credit in Group races afterwards, best effort when a close third in the Lowther at York's Ebor meeting (6f, good to firm); has a fair bit to prove after two modest runs in Listed races this season.

66/1

6th

7

(8)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:40 Sandown

Symbology

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Clive Cox

Won debut at York last July; down the field on last three starts, always in rear in Newbury Listed race on return; has something to prove and needs the drop from 6f (all starts) to 5f to have a positive effect.

10/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 1-1376 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two wins (6f, good/soft) from first three starts before fair third of six in Listed race at Haydock (6f, soft); however, soundly beaten in Listed races the last twice and needs to raise her game in first-time blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

12:55 Curragh

Midream

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Stephen Thorne

prominent, lost position 2f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

8/1

Non-runners

Tierney

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £11.41
Trifecta £86.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Adaay In Devon

RP RATINGS:

Rage Of Bamby

Daily Mail:

Miaharris

Telegraph:

Marine Wave

NEWMARKET:

Queen's Guard

D Express:

Miaharris

TOPSPEED:

Adaay In Devon

POSTDATA:

Adaay In Devon

The Times:

Adaay In Devon

Daily Record:

Marine Wave

Daily Mirror:

Rage Of Bamby

The Sun:

Rage Of Bamby

The Star:

Rage Of Bamby