October 02 / 16.00 Kempton (AW)

16.00

Standard To Slow

Minerva Innovation Group Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3780
  • 1m 2f 219y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Minerva Innovation Group Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4-234 BF

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
RPR of 86 when going close in a Leicester novice (1m2f, good to soft) in May; sets the standard on that form but she's taken two backward steps since and was beaten 9l at Carlisle (1m3f, good) in July; still unexposed after only four starts but she hung left last time and needs to bounce back after a break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(14)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Kitty Furnival

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Seen a good deal more often on AW but won the latest of her four turf races, over 11.6f on good ground at Lingfield in June, and that was up with her best form; close second on good to soft last year; looks vulnerable off this mark but 5lb claimer Jack Callan is enlisted.

14/1

6

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kitty Furnival

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Acts well on Tapeta, winning at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in November and ran to a similar level over that trip here before Christmas; has had some good results since but C&D run in July wasn't one of them; must revive.

10/1

11th

1

(3)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Kitty Furnival

10st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has clocked up a very solid record in handicaps, with last month's win in a small field on turf but seen mostly on AW, including here; unlikely to be far away.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to five winners including Peter The Great (1m-1m2f including AW; RPR 112), Sicilia (Group-placed 6f 2yo; 99) and Pawapuri (1m2f/1m3f Flat including AW, 89; 1m7f/2m3f hurdle); dam placed 1m 2yo (64), sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Footstepsinthesand; one of three runners for the Gosdens and interesting to see how she figures in market.
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3

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Jane Temple

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Lightly raced 4yo who has contested 1m4f Listed races (both good to soft) on the other Newmarket course on her last two starts, finishing a soundly beaten third to Spirited Style then going close behind Silent Love; progressive and has each-way claims if handling today's better ground.

12/1

2nd

2

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Newmarket (July)

Jane Temple

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Two minor 1m4f AW wins from first two starts; no threat in Group 3/Listed races on next two starts then third in C&D Listed race a fortnight ago (1m4f, good to soft; albeit no match for the front two); this lightly raced 4yo is open to further improvement for stable with strong record in race.

7/1

2

(4)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Jane Temple

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

4yo who made debut last October and posted two minor 1m4f AW wins from her first three starts; however, she's been well beaten in Group 3 and Listed races (1m6f/1m4f, good) on her last two starts.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 282

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All three runs have been over 1m4f here and she's finished runner-up twice, including on her last start four weeks ago; was two places ahead of Dramatic Quest in that race but this is tougher and she needs improvement dropped in trip.
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6th

7

(2)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:57 Newbury

Nowhere

9st 4lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Tom Ward

12-race maiden; creditable efforts in three AW handicaps in the spring but he's failed to beat a rival at Windsor (11.4f) and Southwell (2m) in last two starts; has plenty to prove again and he needs a major revival back at this trip.

12/1

14th

8

(4)

13th Jul 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Nowhere

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

11-race maiden, all on AW except when well beaten on good ground on latest outing; pretty consistent in this sphere and well treated judged on best efforts, but the move up from 1m4f requires some guesswork.

16/1

6

(7)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:30 Windsor

Nowhere

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Ten-race maiden, all on AW; pretty consistent, stays 1m4f and edging down the weights but probably needs to find a bit extra for this turf debut.

12/1

11/4

Form: 493

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Well held in first two starts (1m2f) but she showed plenty of promise with her staying-on third behind a useful rival at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in July; that form puts her firmly in the picture and she's respected back from a break.
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4

(2)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:38 Nottingham

Faifa

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Four starts, easily best form when staying-on third in novice at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in July; made most at Kempton (1m3f, AW debut) when next seen over two months later; major form player if she bounces back from that but her stable may field a stronger candidate in Fireblade.

3/1

4th

4

(2)

30th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:38 Nottingham

Faifa

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Four starts, easily best form when staying-on third in novice at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in July; made most at Kempton (1m3f, AW debut) when next seen over two months later; major form player if she bounces back from that but her stable may field a stronger candidate in Fireblade.

3/1

4th

6

(8)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Faifa

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

soon led, soon prominent

11/4

5th
2 (2)
Naomhi

16/1

Form: 5

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in a bumper on debut in January and was down the field at a big price when switched to the Flat here (1m4f; hood added) in August; showed some ability in that last run but this looks another tough assignment and she's probably more of a handicap prospect.
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4th

2

(3)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

15:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Naomhi

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

took keen hold, raced in third, lost third over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

8/1

5th

4

(3)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Naomhi

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Alan King

Well held in a bumper on debut in January and she's been beaten around 5l in three Flat runs (1m3f/1m4f) since August; in good hands and still unexposed but this is competitive on handicap debut and she needs improvement.

9/1

5th

4

(3)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Naomhi

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Alan King

Well held in a bumper on debut in January and she's been beaten around 5l in three Flat runs (1m3f/1m4f) since August; in good hands and still unexposed but this is competitive on handicap debut and she needs improvement.

9/1

Form: 5

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a sister to a German Listed winner (10.5f) but she made a low-key start at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) in August and can only be watched after that 17l defeat.
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6th

3

(3)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

12:22 Southwell (AW)

Fleeting Moment

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: James Horton

prominent

5/1

6th

3

(3)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

12:22 Southwell (AW)

Fleeting Moment

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: James Horton

prominent

5/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns yearling; third foal; dam Listed-placed 1m2f winner (RPR 103), closely related to Group-placed 6f AW 2yo winner Dynasty, half-sister to 1m4f (Oaks) and 1m6f Group 1 winner Anapurna; plenty to like on paper and she needs a close look on debut.
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14

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:25 Uttoxeter

Volakes

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Placed on first two hurdling starts last winter (good to soft/heavy) but her handicap debut in March was underwhelming and she's against some very promising rivals here.

16/1

14

31st Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:25 Uttoxeter

Volakes

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Placed on first two hurdling starts last winter (good to soft/heavy) but her handicap debut in March was underwhelming and she's against some very promising rivals here.

16/1

Form: 4-2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars filly out of a 1m2f-1m4f winner (including Group 1); made a promising debut when fourth at Newmarket (7f, heavy) last November and she built on that when going close at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) on her return last month; looks open to more progress on this step up to 1m3f and she's an interesting contender; stablemate of Faifa and Jane Temple.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(4)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:02 Newmarket

Sea Journey

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

swerved right start, soon led, headed over 3f out, soon weakened

7/2

4th

4

(4)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:02 Newmarket

Sea Journey

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

swerved right start, soon led, headed over 3f out, soon weakened

7/2

8th

11

(13)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Sea Journey

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent, raced in second after 2f

5/2

25/1

Form: 83

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved on her Wolverhampton debut form when third at Nottingham (1m2f, good to soft) in July but that was in a small field and she needs another big forward in this useful race.
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3rd

2

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 3

16:55 Nottingham

Shady Bay

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Tom Ward

Now 311 over C&D after beating four rivals with ease a month ago (good); this 5lb higher mark has proved troublesome in the past but those runs were elsewhere.

4/1

1st

3

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Shady Bay

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Registered a 1m2f double on good to firm last July, with the first leg at this track; off the boil in the autumn (with cheekpieces added on final start) but one result is that she's now just 1lb above her last winning mark.

5/1

1

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shady Bay

9st 13lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Tom Ward

Completed a 1m2f double on turf in July but has regressed the last twice; seems to have a difficult task back on AW, being 8lb higher than last attempt in this sphere.

12/1

Form: 38

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging start when a 50-1 third at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in July but she finished tailed off in a Goodwood maiden the following month; the soft ground may have caused her downfall last time but her initial form is well below the standard here and others are preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Equuleus Star

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Heather Main

Five-race maiden; has struggled since making a positive debut at Windsor (1m2f) last summer; dropped out tamely at Lingfield (1m2f; 28-1) 16 days ago; falling in the weights and blinkers are enlisted.

12/1

6th

7

(3)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Equuleus Star

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Heather Main

Five-race maiden; has struggled since making a positive debut at Windsor (1m2f) last summer; dropped out tamely at Lingfield (1m2f; 28-1) 16 days ago; falling in the weights and blinkers are enlisted.

12/1

10th

4

(9)

22nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Equuleus Star

9st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Heather Main

prominent

25/1

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-9 in bumpers/hurdles and was tailed off in a minor handicap at Stratford (2m, good) when last seen in June; had wind surgery since but she has a useful standard to aim at on this Flat debut and can only be watched.
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3rd

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:30 Taunton

Lady Caro

12st 0lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

2-16 in handicaps, raised to 3m here (good) for last three outings; ridden by Cameron Johnstone-Baker last month on last two starts, runner-up before winning easily with a career best four weeks ago (Miss Tiara third); 8lb higher today but needs plenty of respect.

7/4

1st

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

Lady Caro

11st 11lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole win (from 22 races) in March 2025; nearly all minor honours this term, runner-up under Cameron Johnstone-Baker over C&D (good) last time; strong each-way claims again.

9/4

2nd

6

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Lady Caro

11st 4lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Yet to score this season but she comes here in decent nick, fourth of nine over C&D in December; mark is easing so she has possibilities after a break.

14/1

Form: 54

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
RPRs in the 60s in both runs this summer, most recently when a front-running fourth behind a stablemate here (1m4f) four weeks ago; in good hands and still very early days but she needs major improvement back in trip; one of two runners for yard.
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12th

4

(10)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Dramatic Quest

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

prominent, led after 2f

10/1

4th

1

(5)

4th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dramatic Quest

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

Galileo filly who cost 675,000gns as a yearling; only fifth of seven in 1m2f maiden at Salisbury ten weeks ago but looks the sort to do better; similar type to stablemate Russian Crescendo; interesting.

7/2

5th

5

(1)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

15:45 Salisbury

Dramatic Quest

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

towards rear, brief headway 2f out, no impression from over 1f out

7/1

13th
13 (1)
Specifically

100/1

Form: 5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished a tailed-off last of five on her Lingfield debut (1m4f, AW) last month and tongue-tie is now added; easy to look elsewhere.
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13th

13

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Specifically

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

prominent early, lost ground but in touch with leaders after 2f

100/1

5th

5

(2)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Specifically

9st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Tom Ward

in touch with leaders, lost ground over 5f out, detached over 4f out, not recover, tailed off

12/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form: 05

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held at massive prices in two runs (9.4f/1m2f) this season and has stacks to find on this switch to Polytrack.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

9

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 3

12:50 Fakenham

Aughnagomaun

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: D Donovan

didn't always jump with fluency, soon pressed leader on outer

100/1

7th

9

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 3

12:50 Fakenham

Aughnagomaun

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: D Donovan

didn't always jump with fluency, soon pressed leader on outer

100/1

10

23rd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:23 Huntingdon

Aughnagomaun

10st 2lb

J: Bruce Lynn

T: D Donovan

in rear, not fluent 3rd

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.90
Straight Forecast £16.24
Trifecta £277.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sea Journey

The Times:

Faifa

POSTDATA:

Kitty Furnival

The Star:

Dramatic Quest

NEWMARKET:

Fleeting Moment

Daily Record:

Nowhere

The Guardian:

Faifa

Telegraph:

Sea Journey

D Express:

Sea Journey

Daily Mirror:

Sea Journey

The Sun:

Sea Journey

Daily Mail:

Kitty Furnival