October 05 / 16.10 Ascot

16.10

Soft

McGee Group British EBF October Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £31190.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 13 runners
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McGee Group British EBF October Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.00
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 013310 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has raced only on good/good to firm ground on turf; three 7f wins this year, latest in Haydock handicap in August; well held at the Ebor meeting next time; some way down the pecking order on ratings and needs to improve.
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12th

8

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Sunfall

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David O’Meara

Ended last season with a win in this race on soft ground for William Haggas; ninth in Group 3 events on both runs for David O'Meara but she wasn't beaten that far at Doncaster latterly and might strip fitter now as that was her first outing for three months; not discounted.

16/1

9th

15

(11)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Sunfall

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Disappointing on sole run this year, when making stable debut in Group 3 at Epsom in June; however, she was progressive for William Haggas last season, winning a Listed race at Ascot (7f, soft) last October, and she'll be of interest if rediscovering that promise in a first-time tongue-tie.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 683323

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Winless in 2024 but knocking firmly at the door, showing improvement when third of 11 in Group 3 at Doncaster (7f, soft) three weeks ago; closely matched with Elim on that form; now fitted with cheekpieces.
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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

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: -46342 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

20/1

Form: -21041 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Likeable type who won her third 7f handicap at Thirsk (good ground; also handles good to soft) four weeks ago; almost always gives her running but she'll need another career best to follow up in this higher grade.
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7th

1

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rajindri

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Clover

Mixed results at handicap/Listed level in a light 2025 campaign; useful on her day but not fully sure what to expect from her and she's conceding weight all round in this competitive affair.

12/1

4th

2

(8)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:10 Yarmouth

Rajindri

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Absent since last December but she goes well fresh and was progressive last year, finishing fourth in a Listed race for fillies and mares at Ascot (7f, soft) last October; not ruled out on her comeback.

14/1

25/1

Form: 18 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Looked a smart prospect when making a winning debut at Haydock (7f, good; evens favourite) in July, before folding tamely in Listed race over 1m there three weeks later; has plenty to find on form but she's still very lightly raced and today's return to 7f should be in her favour.
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6th

7

(11)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

American Arrow

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Won easily at Haydock on debut; couple of Listed defeats since, though not disgraced at Ascot (dropped back to 7f) latest; needs improvement switched to AW.

12/1

6th

7

(11)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

American Arrow

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Won easily at Haydock on debut; couple of Listed defeats since, though not disgraced at Ascot (dropped back to 7f) latest; needs improvement switched to AW.

12/1

5th

6

(10)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

American Arrow

9st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Looked a smart prospect when making a winning debut at Haydock (7f, good; evens favourite) in July, before folding tamely in Listed race over 1m there three weeks later; has plenty to find on form but she's still very lightly raced and today's return to 7f should be in her favour.

25/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: /15232 BF

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; went close in three handicaps in May/June, pulling well clear with the winner when beaten a neck in the 24-runner Kensington Palace Stakes at the Royal meeting here (1m, good to firm; also acts on soft) on latest; drops back to 7f for the first time since debut and shapes as if that may suit her; retains untapped potential and looks a leading contender.
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6th

3

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Hopeful

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced 4yo; went close in three handicaps in May/June, pulling well clear with the winner when beaten a neck in the 24-runner Kensington Palace Stakes at the Royal meeting here (1m, good to firm; also acts on soft) on latest; drops back to 7f for the first time since debut and shapes as if that may suit her; retains untapped potential and looks a leading contender.

9/2

2nd

18

(20)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Hopeful

8st 10lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced filly for leading connections; off for 442 days before winning a 1m novice on Newcastle's AW; failed to feature in a muddling race there next time but back on the up when placed in turf handicaps last twice, latest over 1m at Newmarket (good) in a race which has worked out; strong traveller who could be suited by this big-field scenario.

16/1

3rd

4

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Newmarket

Hopeful

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent, led when edged left over 1f out, headed but kept on well inside final 110yds

3/1

25/1

Form: 7-4132 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Consistent in handicaps this year, running right up to scratch when second at Newbury (7f, soft) four weeks ago; likely to perform up to her best again, but more will be needed if she's to notch a second 3yo success.
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15th

7

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Queens Reign

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Went close in Listed race at Longchamp (7f, good to soft) on reappearance but unable to make an impact in three runs since, including behind Bright Thunder and Miss Nightfall in Doncaster Group 3 on latest.

33/1

8th

11

(14)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Queens Reign

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ed Walker

Went close in Listed race at Longchamp (7f, good to soft) on reappearance but unable to make an impact in Listed races (7f/1m, good) on either start since and she looks up against it.

25/1

4/1

Form: 3123- D

Last run: 391 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Placed on all four of her 2yo outings for Dominic Ffrench Davis, running her best race when second of eight in Group 2 at Deauville (7f, heavy); returns from a long absence but her new stable is in good form and she may still have untapped potential; fascinating contender.
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8th

10

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Ornellaia

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

Solid 2yo campaign ended with placed efforts over 7f in French Group 2 and Irish Group 1; ruined chance by blowing the start at Ascot last month on belated reappearance; bred to stay this new trip and looks a major player granted a clean break.

5/1

8th

10

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Ornellaia

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

Solid 2yo campaign ended with placed efforts over 7f in French Group 2 and Irish Group 1; ruined chance by blowing the start at Ascot last month on belated reappearance; bred to stay this new trip and looks a major player granted a clean break.

5/1

8th

9

(1)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Ornellaia

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Ralph Beckett

Placed on all four of her 2yo outings for Dominic Ffrench Davis, running her best race when second of eight in Group 2 at Deauville (7f, heavy); returns from a long absence but her new stable is in good form and she may still have untapped potential; fascinating contender.

4/1

Form: 173601

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Goes well in the mud and ground out a third success of the year in handicap at Haydock (1m, soft) last Saturday; may have more in the tank but she's not sure to be suited by this drop back to 7f.
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5

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Ayr

Flying Finn

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Getting back on slow ground is a positive and she's 5lb lower than when winning at Haydock (1m, soft) last September, but she hasn't been at the top of her game in a light campaign and a shorter trip may be preferable.

16/1

2

(1)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Flying Finn

9st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually kept to testing ground; 2lb lower than when winning at Haydock (1m, soft) last September; has not approached that form since and none of her three attempts at 1m2f has gone well, including three months ago on latest start, so there have to be doubts.

20/1

20/1

Form: 388-87 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Just one win (in a Wolverhampton novice) from 11 attempts and below par in her two runs since joining George Boughey; hopes may be pinned on the addition of a tongue-strap.
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8th

3

(9)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Embrace

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: George Boughey

Has raced mostly at 7f+ and was one of the first off the bridle in this race last year (soft) before reducing the deficit to about 4l behind Funny Story; retains ability for new yard but has plenty to find at the weights and she didn't run well at Ascot last week; now has cheekpieces added.

50/1

10th

2

(13)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Embrace

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Boughey

Just one win (in a Wolverhampton novice) from 11 attempts and below par in her two runs since joining George Boughey; hopes may be pinned on the addition of a tongue-strap.

20/1

7th

10

(2)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Embrace

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Boughey

Best form on soft/heavy; never dangerous in French Listed event on sole start this term (stable debut) but market support should be heeded on return from another break; good third off 3lb higher at Newbury (7f) on last handicap attempt.

16/1

Form: -64630 D

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Listed winner (1m, good) last summer but in and out since, finishing well behind Hopeful when down the field in Kensington Palace Stakes here in June; absent since and others have more obvious claims.
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11th

4

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Ascot

Mystic Pearl

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: William Haggas

Listed winner (1m, good) last summer but in and out since, finishing well behind Hopeful when down the field in Kensington Palace Stakes here in June; absent since and others have more obvious claims.

16/1

21th

4

(7)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:40 Ascot

Mystic Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

dwelt start, raced centre, towards rear

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

11th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Ascot

Mystic Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

towards rear

11/1

16/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred for 1m+ but made a winning debut over 7f at Yarmouth (soft; 28-1) in June, coming from the rear to lead in the final strides; could be anything, but as things stand she has lots to find on form and it's slightly disconcerting to see her reappear in a tongue-strap after four months off.
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3rd

1

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

18:53 Newcastle (AW)

Sky Safari

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Made it 6-7 on AW (including a victory on Tapeta) when winning the Group 3 Winter Derby at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) in February; not at her best in Group 2 at Chester since but that was a hotter race than this and she can give a good account back in a Group 3 and back on the AW; 3lb penalty.

13/2

8th

8

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Sky Safari

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Smart on the AW (1111121), her latest success coming in the Group 3 Winter Derby at Lingfield (1m2f) in February; her winning racecourse debut came on turf (7f, soft), but this looks a tough task on her return to grass.

20/1

1st

5

(5)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Sky Safari

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Tasted defeat on AW for the first time when second of ten, beaten a head, in a good fillies' handicap over C&D five weeks ago; beaten by a good filly, rather than the trip, on that occasion and she is still improving; shouldn't be underestimated.

6/1

25/1

Form: 212407 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

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Payout
Exacta £143.70
Straight Forecast £86.31
Trifecta £540.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Queen Of Mougins

Daily Mail:

Ornellaia

RP RATINGS:

Elim

Telegraph:

Hopeful

NEWMARKET:

Sky Safari

TOPSPEED:

Key To Cotai

D Express:

Queen Of Mougins

Daily Mirror:

Queen Of Mougins

The Star:

Queen Of Mougins

The Sun:

Ornellaia

Daily Record:

Ornellaia

POSTDATA:

Elim

The Times:

Elim

The Guardian:

Hopeful