August 30 / 14.10 Thirsk

14.10

Good To Firm

Linda Thomas Memorial EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £4860
  • 0m 7f 218y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Linda Thomas Memorial EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.91

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
260,000euros yearling; by Lope De Vega out of an unraced half-sister to Group 1 Dewhurst winner Intense Focus and the dam of Group 1 Moyglare winner Skitter Scatter; yard has few 2yo runners here now but 27% with them overall (14-51) and won this in 2022 (with one having second run); holds Group 2 and Group 1 entries this autumn; very interesting.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Consent

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Second on soft ground as 2yo; reappeared in July with a novice win at Newbury (1m2f, good) and suffered traffic problems at a crucial stage when running on into second in Group 3 at Deauville (1m4f, good to soft) last month, the winner having gone well beyond recall; better is needed but there's plenty of the stayer about her (if she settles) and she's one to note.

9/2

2

(8)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newbury

Consent

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Ran in two 1m novice events as 2yo, winning at Thirsk (good) and close second at Haydock (soft); well related and this extra 2f will suit her well; has among the best form and is very much one to note.

11/2

2nd

1

(1)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Consent

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

260,000euros yearling; by Lope De Vega out of an unraced half-sister to Group 1 Dewhurst winner Intense Focus and the dam of Group 1 Moyglare winner Skitter Scatter; debut win came in just a four-runner race but she was 10-11 for that novice at Thirsk (1m, good) and found plenty to deal with a fair sort; Group 1 Fillies' Mile entry who should go well.

6/4

11/8

Form: 522

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has earned a mark of 80 following two good efforts in 7f novice events but it should be tough for her against a newcomer with Group-race aspirations; the latter will have to disappoint if this one's to get off the mark.
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No / Draw
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3rd

6

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

17:25 Carlisle

Shining Pearl

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Eight-race maiden; four times a runner-up in maiden/novice company but unplaced in both handicap runs; edging down the weights but improvement is required.

9/1

2nd

10

(8)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:35 Chester

Shining Pearl

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: K R Burke

A fair maiden who resumed from seven months off with a solid fifth of ten in 7f Yarmouth handicap 30 days ago; possibilities with blinkers now added.

9/2

10

(8)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:35 Chester

Shining Pearl

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: K R Burke

A fair maiden who resumed from seven months off with a solid fifth of ten in 7f Yarmouth handicap 30 days ago; possibilities with blinkers now added.

9/2

13/2

Form: 7

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
High-class pedigree for further and 7f was predictably inadequate on debut at Glorious Goodwood; should have gained something from the experience and the extra furlong will suit but still needs a big step forward.
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4th

7

(10)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Ghaiyya

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Likeable front-running filly; made a winning return at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) and typically gave her all when second at Hamilton (1m5f, good) three weeks later; edging up the weights but set for another bold show.

7/1

2nd

3

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 3

16:45 Hamilton

Ghaiyya

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Had three 1m4f wins last summer and better than ever when she took a six-runner race at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in clearcut style on reappearance three weeks ago, leading over 1f out; up 5lb and she was well held in this higher grade last term, but she is in serious calculations nevertheless.

7/1

1st

4

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Ghaiyya

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

A three-time 1m4f winner last summer but she ended 2025 under something of a cloud; has gone well fresh though so not out of things on her seasonal return.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
April foal by Swiss Spirit; second foal; half-sister to 1m winner Haaf A Diamond (RPR 60); dam 1m-1m4f winner (86); likely to need the run and will do well to get involved on a difficult debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:20 Nottingham

Pretty Spirited

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Maiden prior to posting form figures of 1133 in last four appearances, close third at Doncaster (1m) on seasonal debut latest; upped in grade but may remain competitive.

9/1

3rd

13

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Pretty Spirited

8st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Scored twice (around 1m) at Leicester and Lingfield last summer but not seen out after a solid third in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap in September; she has gone well fresh though so can't be discounted.

8/1

2

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pretty Spirited

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Kevin Frost

Had showed winning potential before coming good at Leicester and following up at Lingfield (1m AW), again with a bit in hand; raised a collective 7lb but could deal with that.

6/4

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Payout
Exacta £2.50
Straight Forecast £2.84
Trifecta £2.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Shining Pearl

SPOTLIGHT:

Consent

The Times:

Ghaiyya

NEWMARKET:

Consent

Telegraph:

Consent

Daily Mirror:

Consent

TOPSPEED:

Shining Pearl

POSTDATA:

Shining Pearl

The Guardian:

Shining Pearl

Daily Mail:

Shining Pearl

D Express:

Shining Pearl

The Sun:

Shining Pearl

The Star:

Shining Pearl

Daily Record:

Shining Pearl