September 21 / 15.00 Ayr

15.00

Good

Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Firth Of Clyde (Group 3) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £36861.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 13 runners
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Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Firth Of Clyde (Group 3) (Fillies)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Blue Point half-sister to five winners and cost 150,000gns as a yearling; strong in the market at Newbury (6f, good to firm; 11-4) and picked up really well in the closing stages to edge home by a nose; the runner-up gave that form a timely boost when going one better at Yarmouth on Wednesday; chance.
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15th

8

(11)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Sky Majesty

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Listed/Group 3 wins at Naas last summer (6f, yielding/good) then unplaced in two Group 1s; underwhelming on recent return at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; behind two of these) but those who raced more prominently were favoured and she could improve for that run; versatile ground-wise; key player.

9/4

6th

9

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Sky Majesty

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has come up short in Group 1 attempts, including last two appearances; record when racing below that level on turf is unblemished (5-5) and features Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 wins on British, French and Irish soil; strong claims back down in grade.

7/2

8th

16

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Sky Majesty

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Behind a few of these in the Commonwealth Cup but better form since, winning 6f Listed/Group 3 races at Naas; versatile ground-wise; has won five of her seven races and this 3yo filly is in the right hands to continue to improve (trainer won this last year); supplemented for this race at a cost of £20,000 following her impressive win last time; on the shortlist.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £6.30

Form: 123539

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-5 since her debut win but she ran up to her best when going down narrowly in a Listed race at Deauville (5f, good) last month; however, she can start slowly, as was the case in a Group 2 at Doncaster last week.
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10

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Maw Lam

9st 6lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Adrian Nicholls

Smart as 2yo but she hasn't quite hit those heights in 2025, albeit facing some tough assignments; dropping down the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but others look safer.

16/1

4

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Maw Lam

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Adrian Nicholls

Went close in Group 3 Firth Of Clyde Stakes at Ayr (6f, good to firm) last September; reappeared with fair fifth of 15 in the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) in April but has failed to build on that and she needs to raise her game now back up in trip.

16/1

6

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Maw Lam

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

In the same ownership as Miss Lamai and finished just in front of that rival when third of 24 in last season's Queen Mary; unplaced in three starts this year but looks to retain all her ability, faring better than the result when sixth in a strong Listed race at Cork (5.5f, good) last month; a big run at rewarding odds can't be ruled out in this her first handicap.

28/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 35741 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has contested some good races and off the mark without much fuss in a small field at Navan (6f, good); the favourite, previously runner-up to Town And Country, failed to give his running; could have further improvement in her.
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7th

7

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Grande Marques

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J A Stack

Had a couple of these behind when making all in the Listed Abergwaun Stakes at Tipperary in August (5f, yielding); soundly beaten upped to Group 1 level in the Flying Five latest; unraced on AW and will need a career-best here.

12/1

12th

14

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Grande Marques

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Placed in Group 3s at Ayr and Newmarket last season; Listed-placed in third behind Saratoga Special at Ayr in June; made all to beat Erosandpsyche in a 5f Listed race at Tipperary two weeks ago.

33/1

13

(14)

31st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Tipperary

Grande Marques

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Placed in Group 3s at Ayr and Newmarket last season; Listed-placed at Ayr in June, overall form this term not strong enough to inspire confidence.

20/1

Form: 110214

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
All seven runs have been over 5f and was encountering ground slower than good for the first time when close fourth in a French Group 3 on latest run; her previous Listed win at Newbury on good reads that bit better and she's a rock-solid form contender with 6f expected to suit.
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6th

2

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Goodwood

Englemere

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Listed winner during a busy 2yo campaign but well held at that level in her first two runs of this season and fared no better back in a handicap at Royal Ascot last time when tried in blinkers; handles slow ground but now has questions to answer.

16/1

17

(8)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Englemere

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Busy 2yo campaign yielded three wins, notably in Listed grade at Newbury in August (5f, good); unplaced in two Listed events this spring; dropped 3lb for her troubles but the first-time blinkers need to have a positive effect.

33/1

6th

2

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Englemere

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, took keen hold, midfield

12/1

Form: 222 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Similar form in all three narrow defeats, the last two at odds of 2-5 and 11-10; a matter of time before she does get it right but has a bit to find with the best of these; she's not the biggest of fillies, either.
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16th

6

(22)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Stormy Impact

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the big-field 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and landed another quality handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in July; she lacks a recent run and there is a suspicion that 6f is her optimum trip, but she'll get a strong pace to aim at today and is not ruled out off a competitive mark.

25/1

2

(7)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Stormy Impact

9st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Well below par in Listed races the last twice but only 1lb higher than when winning a valuable AW handicap in July (three starts back), and 4lb above the mark she defied in the 3YO Dash in June; couldn't put a line through her.

7/2

8th

12

(7)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Stormy Impact

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Behind two of these when fifth in Listed race at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) latest but she's better than that, as evidenced by her handicap wins in the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) in June and at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in July; has run well on good to soft (unraced on softer); not ruled out.

9/1

Form: 292618 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Exposed after ten races but she's tough and was winning for the third time when making all in a 6f conditions race at Chester last month; never got into it after starting slowly in a Group 3 on the AW two weeks ago; couldn't put a line through her.
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1st

2

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:43 Newmarket

It Aint Two

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

ducked left start, pressed leaders, soon raced far side with one other, switched left and joined main group after 2f, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and faced challenge inside final furlong, just held on

9/2

1st

2

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:43 Newmarket

It Aint Two

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

ducked left start, pressed leaders, soon raced far side with one other, switched left and joined main group after 2f, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and faced challenge inside final furlong, just held on

9/2

2nd

7

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 York

It Aint Two

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

pressed winner, lost second over 1f out, rallied final 110yds, went second again final stride

8/1

Form: 16125 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner who went down narrowly in a 7f Group 3 at Deauville (good to soft) before disappointing when favourite for a Group 3 at Goodwood (soft ground no excuse); take that run out of the equation and she's a strong contender, especially with assured stamina no bad thing at this track.
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6th

4

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Royalty Bay

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

She's well handicapped on 2024 2yo form; last year wasn't devoid of spark but it was an underwhelming campaign and she has to raise her game.

14/1

4

(7)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 3

17:00 York

Royalty Bay

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

One of her two novice wins last season came here; signs of rediscovering some form when a 3l third at Doncaster (7f) on what proved to be her final run for the Quinns (same owners) but then only fourth of six at Newmarket, failing to convince stamina-wise over 1m.

20/1

2

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Royalty Bay

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Two 6f novice wins at two included one at York; signs of rediscovering some form when a 3l third at Doncaster (7f) on what proved to be her final run for the Quinns (same owners); not ruled out, though does have to prove her stamina for this far.

16/1

Form: 1245

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Beat Maw Lam when a shock winner of Beverley's Hilary Needler (5f, good to firm) on debut in June; surpassed that form to be fifth in the Group 2 Lowther at York (good to firm) when trying 6f for the first time and this stiffer track looks a plus.
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2nd

1

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Perfect Part

10st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

She's been a promising fourth on two of her three starts this season, at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and here (7f, good) a fortnight ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); might not be far away.

11/1

4th

6

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Perfect Part

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-14 since winning debut; shaped quite nicely in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on reappearance but never the slightest threat at Musselburgh next time; now tried in headgear.

12/1

6th

1

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Perfect Part

10st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Brian Ellison

0-13 since her successful racecourse debut albeit highly tried on occasions, but she made a fine return when fourth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago and that form has already received a boost; well drawn and a big player from the same mark; stable also runs Callianassa.

6/1

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 4123 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Newbury novice winner over this far (good to soft) but she's been consistent rather than progressive in her four runs to date and it's asking a lot for her to prevail on these unfavourable terms; same owners despite moving trainers.
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13th

12

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Ellaria Sand

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ollie Sangster

Landed a 7f Listed event in the mud on her final 2yo start; best effort of the current campaign when third of 11 in 7f Sandown handicap (soft) five weeks ago; tongue-tied first time; place shout if the ground becomes testing.

16/1

3rd

4

(10)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Ellaria Sand

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ollie Sangster

Not particularly solid on 2025 form but this is a drop back in class on handicap debut; interesting at this level if the ground is slow, having gained her 2yo wins (including Listed) on softer than good.

12/1

9th

6

(12)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

Ellaria Sand

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Below par in AW race on reappearance; bagged Listed honours over C&D in last turf outing but faces a stiffer task at this level and, having raced eight times, may not have much more progress left in the locker.

33/1

22/1

Form: 231325 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Sole win in eight starts came in a Thirsk novice in July (6f, good to soft); just about her best form yet was when beaten under 3l in a Group 3 at Kempton (AW) two weeks ago, when never that dangerous from off the pace; does look vulnerable.
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9

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Li Ban

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

3yo was kept busy at two, her sole win coming in a Thirsk novice (6f, gd-sft); ran well in big sales races at Naas and Newmarket on yielding and soft ground; has failed to fire in two starts for Adrian Murray at Dundalk; a bit to prove for now.

18/1

9

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Li Ban

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

3yo was kept busy at two, her sole win coming in a Thirsk novice (6f, gd-sft); ran well in big sales races at Naas and Newmarket on yielding and soft ground; has failed to fire in two starts for Adrian Murray at Dundalk; a bit to prove for now.

18/1

20/1

Form: 1747 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Debut winner whose best form since was when close fourth of 17 in a York nursery (6f, good to firm); 20-1, she beat only one home in a Salisbury Group 3 last week (6f, good to soft); career best needed and by some way.
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12th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Handcuffed

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Often highly tried after her winning debut at Newbury, unplaced in Group 3s on three occasions; those runs sandwich a good fourth in a nursery at York's Ebor meeting off this mark; stable in fine form and she should be fine on AW; one to consider.

6/1

12th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Handcuffed

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Often highly tried after her winning debut at Newbury, unplaced in Group 3s on three occasions; those runs sandwich a good fourth in a nursery at York's Ebor meeting off this mark; stable in fine form and she should be fine on AW; one to consider.

6/1

11th

5

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ayr

Handcuffed

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

midfield in centre of group

20/1

Form: 71

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f barrier trial at Dundalk before enduring a luckless run at Naas (6f); it was over 5f when off the mark at Navan since but that's a stiff track and she ran on strongly to lead when it mattered; the runner-up is useful despite being 0-7 and the third was second in a Listed race the time before; definitely on the shortlist.
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12th

12

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Town And Country

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

An improver last May/June, giving First Instinct a fright in a Cork Listed race then winning at Sandown (both about 5f; good and good to firm), but she wasn't the same filly after; has plenty to find this time.

40/1

11th

13

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Town And Country

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won the Listed Scurry Stakes at Sandown in June; never sighted upped to Group 2 level when last seen at Goodwood in August; needs to bounce back on AW debut after 84 days off.

13/2

11th

14

(12)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Goodwood

Town And Country

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Still lightly raced and has won two of her three starts over a bare 5f (good and good to firm), the latest in Listed race at Sandown in June; time still on her side but she has plenty to find on these terms.

12/1

10/1

Form: 31 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
180,000gns sister to Group 3 winner Jumby; only beat three rivals at Doncaster (6f, good) in July but did so comfortably and has a similar profile to the stable's 2022 winner of this race; respected.
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6

(4)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Guns Firing

8st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won a four-runner fillies' novice at Doncaster (6f, good) for Richard Fahey a year ago; out of her depth in Group 3 company next time, but finished last of 14 on her reappearance/stable debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago (behind Star Chorus); plenty to prove.

14/1

8

(13)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Guns Firing

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won fillies' novice at Doncaster last July but last of 13 in Group 3 subsequently; left Richard Fahey for 26,000gns in December; makes handicap/seasonal/stable debut and best watched.

20/1

13th

4

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ayr

Guns Firing

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

ducked right start, in rear

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £75.90
Straight Forecast £107.83
Tricast £619.56
Trifecta £619.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Englemere

The Times:

Sky Majesty

SPOTLIGHT:

Town And Country

Daily Mirror:

Maw Lam

Daily Mail:

Ellaria Sand

RP RATINGS:

It Ain't Two

The Guardian:

Sky Majesty

D Express:

Sky Majesty

The Star:

Sky Majesty

POSTDATA:

Englemere

NEWMARKET:

Englemere

Telegraph:

Englemere

The Sun:

Englemere

Daily Record:

Englemere