October 23 / 16.05 Newmarket

16.05

Soft

My Pension Expert Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £9019.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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My Pension Expert Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 250135 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Successful in 1m fillies' handicaps at this course in May and Goodwood in August; last two efforts suggests she remains in form but a career-best performance is needed off current mark.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(1)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Newmarket

Ziggys Phoenix

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Successful in 1m fillies' handicaps at this course in May and Goodwood in August; last two efforts suggests she remains in form but a career-best performance is needed off current mark.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Ziggys Phoenix

9st 11lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

No match for Asteverdi at Sandown in June but C&D winner (good to soft) in August and a solid third behind one who has since outgrown handicaps over 1m at Ascot in September; fairly exposed now but this lesser test might suit better; not far away.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -41327 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Came up short in Listed grade last time; has form figures of 4132 in handicaps, the win at Goodwood (1m, good) and the second-place finish at Newbury (7f, soft); possibilities back down in class.
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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

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1-5 C

Last run: 171 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Raced twice for David Simcock, both outings at this venue, winning a novice event (7f, heavy) last November then well-held fifth in 1m2f Listed race in May (had an Oaks entry at the time); still with same owner; open to progress back down in grade on debut for new yard; interesting, especially if the market speaks positively.
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6th

3

(4)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:16 Ripon

Lunar Eclipse

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Well beaten in Listed race and AW handicap on final two runs in November; however, a break may have helped and she's of interest judged on her two efforts last summer (1m1f/8.3f), when shaping as though 1m2f would suit.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

15:55 Hamilton

Lunar Eclipse

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won her sole start as a 2yo at Newmarket (7f, heavy) for David Simcock and twice placed in four starts for this yard, the latest when third of eight from 1lb higher here (1m1f, good to soft) last month (Epidavros second); still lightly raced for her age and may yet do better; shortlisted.

11/2

Form: 322103 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Northern filly whose largely consistent record includes a win at Beverley (good to firm) in August; creditable third in the Straight-Mile Series Final at Redcar (soft) most recently; solid chance.
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7

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Zapphire

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Has won on good to soft but her latest three wins, at about 1m, came on good to firm; on a highish mark now but off since September and past evidence suggests she'll come on for the run.

14/1

2

(11)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:10 Nottingham

Zapphire

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Handles most ground and she's tactically versatile; has been generally reliable this season and she won in a tight finish at Windsor (1m) in August before a creditable third at York (1m1f) last month; still looks on a workable mark and she's respected with cheekpieces reapplied.

11/2

1

(1)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 3

17:00 York

Zapphire

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

It was a deep handicap she contested at Goodwood and in solid form otherwise, winning for a fourth time by a short-head at Windsor 24 days ago (1m, good to firm); clear claims off 2lb higher if in similar form here.

8/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 5-1000

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has posted duck eggs in handicaps at major festivals and Group 3 here since her reappearance success; combination of drop back in class and first-time headgear may have positive effect.
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5th

2

(10)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Newmarket

Forever Blue

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Has posted duck eggs in handicaps at major festivals and Group 3 here since her reappearance success; combination of drop back in class and first-time headgear may have positive effect.

8/1

12th

11

(9)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Forever Blue

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

took keen hold

40/1

10th

2

(1)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Forever Blue

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Won two of her first three races, the exception when fifth in a 7f Goodwood Group 3 last August; 14-1, had a say 2f out in the 3yo fillies' handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) but ended up beaten 20l, after which she has something to prove.

11/1

Form: 310336 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to soft (below par on soft last time); showed useful form when winning at Doncaster in May and placed twice during the summer (all over 1m); thereabouts granted a rebound.
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8th

4

(9)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Twirling

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Nicky Henderson

Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); flopped on hurdling/stable debut for Nicky Henderson in July but had wind surgery afterwards and there was some encouragement to be gleaned from her fifth at Ascot (1m, good to soft) 19 days ago; that could be a run to build on and her sole start at 1m2f was inconclusive; not at all ruled out.

10/1

5th

3

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ascot

Twirling

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Nicky Henderson

Reached a smart level on the Flat for the Crisfords (effective at 1m with give underfoot); bitterly disappointing in a novice hurdle on debut for Nicky Henderson but unwise to read too much into that and she's had wind surgery in the meantime.

16/1

8

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:00 Uttoxeter

Twirling

10st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Very useful on the Flat for the Crisfords and a respectable sixth in a 1m Newmarket handicap in October; switched to a top jumps stable for hurdling career and could easily be too good for these if taking to it, providing the stays.

Evs

7th
7 (5)
Bellarchi

20/1

Form: 650779 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Defied a 4lb higher mark in useful fillies' handicap at Ascot (1m, good) in May but was in much better form at the time; comfortably held in last two appearances and needs a revival.
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1st

1

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Bellarchi

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Her last four wins have come at this track, with two of them (7f/1m) last month; drawn wide when down the field at Chester two weeks ago but she has fared better on that front today; big run on the cards.

4/1

9th

10

(11)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Bellarchi

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Last four wins at Musselburgh, including two last month, latterly producing a career-best performance to see off ten rivals over 1m on good; runner-up on only Chester visit; a further 4lb rise demands even more but can't rule out in her current mood.

16/1

12/1

Form: 1-1068

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Progress shown at novice level has not been sustained in handicaps; however, not disgraced at major festivals on two occasions and ties in with Surveyor; first-time headgear may give her a boost.
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8

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won twice when trained in UK over approx' 7f including on AW; last three runs have been over 1m2.5f; placed at Down Royal and this track either side of a poor run here; a chance if as effective back at a mile.

17/2

1

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Dual winner including on AW in UK; decent runs in defeat first three runs for this yard but below form over C&D last time; that was a premier handicap so can do better in this grade.

9/1

12

(13)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

AW winner when trained in UK; was just denied over this trip at Down Royal last time on third start for this yard; up 1lb and can run well.

10/1

Form: 158123 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 123 since switched to fillies' handicaps, winning at Ascot (1m, good) then close second at Glorious Goodwood and creditable third at Wolverhampton (AW); firmly in the mix.
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9th

3

(3)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Newmarket

Surveyor

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has form figures of 123 since switched to fillies' handicaps, winning at Ascot (1m, good) then close second at Glorious Goodwood and creditable third at Wolverhampton (AW); firmly in the mix.

3/1

3rd

2

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Surveyor

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive daughter of Pivotal who backed up her victory at Ascot (1m) with an excellent second of 12 at Goodwood (1m) later in July; up 5lb but not taken lightly on her Tapeta debut.

3/1

11/1

Form: 234843

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent this term, including at Newmarket; however, she's the only maiden in this field and chance of opening her account depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.
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7th

2

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mallavelly

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

Progressive in handicaps last year; went up an aggregate 11lb for wins here and Tipperary and ended season with a fine third in a premier handicap at this venue (Bella Isabella, seventh); sights lowered again after a 1m Group 3 bid here on return; definite chance.

11/2

10th

8

(10)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

Mallavelly

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: G M Lyons

Progressive in handicaps last year; went up an aggregate 11lb for wins at this venue (1m) and at Tipperary; sixth to Princess Child on her only stakes race outing; ended the season with a fine third in a premier handicap over 1m here.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £126.10
Straight Forecast £172.46
Tricast £496.87
Trifecta £626.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lunar Eclipse

TOPSPEED:

Mallavelly

The Times:

Queen's Reign

RP RATINGS:

Zapphire

POSTDATA:

Ziggy's Phoenix

NEWMARKET:

Twirling

The Guardian:

Lunar Eclipse

Daily Mail:

Lunar Eclipse

D Express:

Lunar Eclipse

Daily Mirror:

Lunar Eclipse

The Sun:

Lunar Eclipse

The Star:

Lunar Eclipse

Telegraph:

Mallavelly

Daily Record:

Queen's Reign

THE NORTH:

Zapphire