September 15 / 15.15 Doncaster

15.15

Good

Japan Racing Association Sceptre Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £48203.5
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Japan Racing Association Sceptre Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 2-4140 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Flopped in French Group 1 latest, which is disconcerting; however, she did very well to win the Group 3 Chartwell Stakes at Lingfield (7f, good) in May having had to wait for a run, and when a close fourth in York Group 3 (6f, good to soft) in July she made a big move from the rear to lead inside the final furlong; capable of playing leading role back down in grade.
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7th

6

(10)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Great Generation

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Three 7f Group 3 wins against her own sex, the latest on reappearance at Lingfield (good to firm) in May; 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot proved far too hot for her next time but she has a place chance in this line-up.

12/1

9th

15

(10)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Great Generation

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

5-10 including three Group 3 wins, the latest on reappearance at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month when taking the Chartwell Fillies' Stakes for the second consecutive season; also highly effective at 6f; further improvement can't be ruled out but it's certainly needed today.

28/1

1

(2)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Great Generation

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Successful in this race last year, building on her reappearance run; lacks recent match practice on this occasion, having been absent for seven months, and has to overcome a 3lb penalty for her Sceptre win.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1-4634

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Improvement is needed but this lightly raced 4yo is progressive; third in Listed race at Pontefract (1m, soft) in July then did well to finish fourth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) having been denied a clear run when making headway from the rear; could have more to offer; interesting.
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1st

10

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Elim

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Solid and largely progressive form in defeat in 2024, including placed in Doncaster Group 3 and Ascot Listed race over 7f on soft last autumn; firmly in the mix on those efforts but she hasn't been seen for a year.

11/2

3rd

1

(12)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Elim

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Yet to win in 2024 but her form is solid and progressive; excellent second of 11 in Group 3 at Doncaster (7f, soft; Queen Of Mougins a nose back in third) three weeks ago when a well-backed favourite; major player.

7/2

2nd

4

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Elim

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Improvement is needed but this lightly raced 4yo is progressive; third in Listed race at Pontefract (1m, soft) in July then did well to finish fourth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm) having been denied a clear run when making headway from the rear; could have more to offer; interesting.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -68332

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
0-6 since 2yo debut win last August and others have stronger form; however, she's been very solid in handicaps this summer and was suited by the step up to 7f when short-headed in a 17-runner field at York (good to firm) most recently; open to further improvement and could be a contender.
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3rd

10

(15)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Queen Of Mougins

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian Murray

Won a 6f Curragh handicap on debut for this stable in August; came up short in stakes company since, though wasn't beaten far staying on for fourth in a 6f Naas Listed latest; 0-2 on AW, drawn wide and not sure the drop to 5f will suit.

6/1

7

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Queen Of Mougins

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian Murray

Progressed well for Ralph Beckett, holding her own at Group/Listed level; impressed in a 6f Curragh handicap on stable debut but below that level since when soft ground was no excuse; good chance of staging a revival in an easier race here.

7/1

6th

9

(1)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Queen Of Mougins

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian Murray

Ran some fine races in defeat at 6f-7f in stakes company last season for Ralph Beckett; back to winning ways on debut for this yard off 101 in a C&D handicap on seasonal reappearance in August; too keen stepped back up to 7f in a Doncaster Group 3 latest; capable of better if she settles.

17/2

Form: 1-2101 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Made it four wins from her first five starts when landing Kempton handicap (7f, AW) in May, and after a heavy defeat in 1m handicap at Royal Ascot (failed to stay) she bounced back for Listed win at Deauville (7f, good to soft) in July; major player if confirming that latest promise.
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1st

6

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Fair Angellica

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Fourth of 11 in this 12 months ago (soft); mixed form this season and she blew the start at Glorious Goodwood two runs ago, but she's caught the eye on occasions and was a Listed winner at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) in May; capable of being in the mix.

7/1

5th

5

(6)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newbury

Fair Angellica

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Dual Listed winner (7f/6f) who was a strong-finishing fourth behind two of these in 6f Group 3 here (good to firm) in July; blowing the start ruined her chance in 7f Goodwood Group 3 on latest outing; could still be capable of better but it is very much needed.

20/1

8th

4

(14)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Fair Angellica

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Two-time Listed winner (7f/6f) who returned to form with a staying-on fourth against males in the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury 11 days ago (6f, good to firm; denied clear run); shaped that day as though the return to 7f would be a plus and she's one to consider.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 831-90 D

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at Ascot (7f, good) last October; could bounce back to form at some stage but she's finished down the field on both outings this season (Group 3 then Royal Ascot handicap) and has something to prove.
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12th

2

(1)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Cell Sa Beela

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Showed promise in sole AW attempt (debut); won narrowly in this grade at Ascot on final start last term, having performed well the time before; not in anything like the same form in a light 2024 campaign.

16/1

12th

2

(1)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Cell Sa Beela

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Showed promise in sole AW attempt (debut); won narrowly in this grade at Ascot on final start last term, having performed well the time before; not in anything like the same form in a light 2024 campaign.

16/1

1

(12)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Cell Sa Beela

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Listed winner at Ascot (7f, good) last October; could bounce back to form at some stage but she's finished down the field on both outings this season (Group 3 then Royal Ascot handicap) and has something to prove.

33/1

Form: 1-2418 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in recent Group 3 at Sandown (1m, good) and it's hard to be confident on the back of that, but two starts ago she was a Listed winner at Haydock (1m, good to firm) and she'll be a player if back on song.
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2

(11)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Choisya

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Disappointing in recent Group 3 at Sandown (1m, good) and it's hard to be confident on the back of that, but two starts ago she was a Listed winner at Haydock (1m, good to firm) and she'll be a player if back on song.

11/1

8th

1

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Choisya

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressed through the handicap ranks last term and has stepped up to Listed grade this season, winning at Haydock (1m, good to firm) most recently; ready for a crack at Group level and should go well.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:45 Haydock

Choisya

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

started quickly, steadied soon after start

8/1

Form: 1-3329 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Below par in Listed race at Sandown (1m, good) a fortnight ago and needs to bounce back; however, she's finished placed in Group races on her three other starts this season (7f/1m, soft/good to firm) and today's contest should take less winning than her two assignments at Ascot this summer; considered.
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1st

3

(7)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Doom

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Haggas

Ran well in sole AW outing; form dipped the last twice but consistent previously and she may well rebound in this scenario (drops back in class); tongue-tie now applied; successful in her last Listed attempt and also warrants respect on the pick of her Group efforts, including at Royal Ascot (1m).

7/2

1st

3

(7)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Doom

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Haggas

Ran well in sole AW outing; form dipped the last twice but consistent previously and she may well rebound in this scenario (drops back in class); tongue-tie now applied; successful in her last Listed attempt and also warrants respect on the pick of her Group efforts, including at Royal Ascot (1m).

7/2

Form: -22160 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won Windsor novice (6f, good to firm) last May and spell of improved form on AW culminated in 7f Listed win at Wolverhampton this March; she may have needed last month's return to action at York and it's too soon to label her an AW specialist, but she has to leave that latest effort well behind.
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5

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Nine Tenths

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

Won Windsor novice (6f, good to firm) last May and spell of improved form on AW culminated in 7f Listed win at Wolverhampton this March; she may have needed last month's return to action at York and it's too soon to label her an AW specialist, but she has to leave that latest effort well behind.

14/1

13th

1

(17)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Nine Tenths

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Improved form at 7f on AW over the winter once tongue-tie was fitted, until running flat in March; no strong evidence she needs artificial surfaces to show her best, having looked promising when winning a 6f novice at Windsor in May 2023; back from a break but she's still of interest.

12/1

6th

1

(4)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nine Tenths

9st 12lb

J: Jack Enright

T: William Haggas

Three wins and two seconds from her five AW starts, most recently a smooth Listed success at Wolverhampton (7f); wasn't as well positioned as Shades Of Summer when second to that rival here on New Year's Day and she's weighted to turn the tables; this is a high-profile ride for 7lb claimer Jack Enright but he's won on her already and she has plenty in her favour.

9/4

Form: -21240 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo who posted a Listed second at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in June before unlucky handicap fourth at Haydock (7f, good); however, she has something to find today and flopped in a handicap at York latest.
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13th

8

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Key To Cotai

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed Walker

In fine form in the summer, second in Listed event at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) and unlucky fourth in handicap at Haydock (7f, good), but her two runs since have been below par; one of three runners for Ed Walker.

25/1

9

(1)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Key To Cotai

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Progressive 3yo who posted a Listed second at Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in June before unlucky handicap fourth at Haydock (7f, good); however, she has something to find today and flopped in a handicap at York latest.

25/1

17th

5

(2)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Key To Cotai

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

Useful efforts in last two handicaps, winning at Newmarket in May and frustrated in her challenge when a gaining, close fourth to Sunfall at Haydock on latest (both 7f, good); can be involved off the same mark.

8/1

Form: 506131 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
3yo who has shown considerable improvement since these cheekpieces went on, running big races in two handicaps (7f, good/good to soft) before Listed win in Germany (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; today is a much tougher test of her credentials but she was impressive last time; respected.
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11

(3)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Topanga

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

3yo who has shown considerable improvement since these cheekpieces went on, running big races in two handicaps (7f, good/good to soft) before Listed win in Germany (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; today is a much tougher test of her credentials but she was impressive last time; respected.

10/1

3rd

12

(8)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

16:35 Chester

Topanga

8st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Ran in the Fred Darling on her reappearance; finished last in her first two handicaps but the cheekpieces worked wonders when coming from off the pace to lead late on at Haydock (7f, good); only 3lb higher and the second went on to win the Bunbury Cup; interesting as a lightly raced 3yo filly who looks to have turned a corner.

13/2

1st

10

(2)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

19:53 Haydock

Topanga

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Got off the mark at the second attempt at two, winning a Kempton fillies' maiden (7f, AW); attempted Group 3 company and two handicaps since then, without making a huge impression; cheekpieces are now added and she needs to find more back up in trip.

12/1

Form: -14103 C

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Experienced 3yo who enhanced useful strike-rate with Italian Listed win in May on first crack at 7f, and improved again when close third in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last time; chance.
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5th

5

(1)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Ziggys Dream

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Seems to tie in closely with Jabaara on one piece of form last summer but has failed to back up that effort, which may flatter her; gained her biggest win on Italian soil and isn't a solid option.

25/1

5

(1)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Ziggys Dream

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Seems to tie in closely with Jabaara on one piece of form last summer but has failed to back up that effort, which may flatter her; gained her biggest win on Italian soil and isn't a solid option.

25/1

12

(6)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:15 Doncaster

Ziggys Dream

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Experienced 3yo who enhanced useful strike-rate with Italian Listed win in May on first crack at 7f, and improved again when close third in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last time; chance.

11/1

Non-runners

Vetiver

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.30
Straight Forecast £24.36
Tricast £129.55
Trifecta £191.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Fair Angellica

SPOTLIGHT:

Great Generation

The Times:

Elim

The Star:

Topanga

NEWMARKET:

Choisya

POSTDATA:

Doom

Daily Mirror:

Vetiver

LAMBOURN:

Fair Angellica

Daily Record:

Fair Angellica

TOPSPEED:

Great Generation

The Sun:

Great Generation

Telegraph:

Elim

D Express:

Elim