November 02 / 14.50 Newmarket

14.50

Good

British EBF Montrose Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £20132.05
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 8 runners
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British EBF Montrose Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
190,000gns filly from the family of Soviet Song; weak 6-1 for eight-runner maiden at Nottingham (1m, heavy) 17 days ago but a winning debut was never in much doubt after she ranged up with the odds-on favourite over 3f out; lots to like.
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4

(2)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Smoken

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

By Too Darn Hot out of 1m4f Group 3 winner; no problems winning a maiden at Nottingham (1m, heavy) in October or when following up in Listed race at Newmarket (1m, soft) 17 days later, travelling best in both; it looks like being very different ground for this Oaks entry but she has among the best form (stable also runs Tattycoram) and brings clear potential.

7/2

4

(2)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

Smoken

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

By Too Darn Hot out of 1m4f Group 3 winner; no problems winning a maiden at Nottingham (1m, heavy) in October or when following up in Listed race at Newmarket (1m, soft) 17 days later, travelling best in both; it looks like being very different ground for this Oaks entry but she has among the best form (stable also runs Tattycoram) and brings clear potential.

7/2

1st

7

(6)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Newmarket

Smoken

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

190,000gns filly from the family of Soviet Song; weak 6-1 for eight-runner maiden at Nottingham (1m, heavy) 17 days ago but a winning debut was never in much doubt after she ranged up with the odds-on favourite over 3f out; lots to like.

7/4

14/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 61 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
9-1 when 6l sixth of nine on the other Newmarket course (7f, good to firm) in August; won at Southwell (1m, AW) in another maiden seven weeks ago, upsetting a Godolphin newcomer (well held next time) but that was the only other runner, so it's hard to assess.
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6th

13

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Bath

Secret Of Love

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Gained her only win from seven starts in two-runner AW maiden last year but beaten only by about 1l in all three of the subsequent Listed races she contested, most notably when second to Minnie Hauk in Cheshire Oaks (11.3f, good) in May; posed no threat in Doncaster Group 2 when upped to 1m6f last month but has possibilities back at this level.

8/1

9th

11

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Secret Of Love

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

1-1 on AW and 0-5 on turf; useful form this season in the Cheshire Oaks (1m3f, good), Group 3 at Chantilly (1m4f, good to soft) and Listed race at Hamilton (1m3f, good); sister to a 1m6f winner but needs to raise her game markedly.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 31

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Market springer when third at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) on debut and built on that when comfortably justifying evens favouritism in novice at Newcastle (7f, AW) 15 days ago; promising on this move up in class.
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5

(1)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Tundra Rose

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Promising third here (7f, good to firm) on debut 12 months ago; won at Newcastle (7f, AW) next time before creditable Listed third at Newmarket (1m, soft); soundly beaten in Listed race at Sandown (1m, good to firm) on this month's reappearance but may have needed the run and she could have a part to play in her first handicap; wears first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

6th

8

(7)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Tundra Rose

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Promising third on debut at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last August and won at Newcastle (7f, AW) in October, before creditable Listed third at Newmarket (1m, soft); absent since and, while market support would be interesting on her return, she has something to find if she's to come out on top.

16/1

3rd

8

(2)

2nd Nov 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Newmarket

Tundra Rose

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David O’Meara

Market springer when third at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) on debut and built on that when comfortably justifying evens favouritism in novice at Newcastle (7f, AW) 15 days ago; promising on this move up in class.

10/1

4/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to 7.4f 2yo turf winner Implore (RPR 91); 15-8 favourite for six-runner novice at Chelmsford (1m, AW) one month ago and led 1f out to win in workmanlike fashion; this is a much stiffer task but she should improve.
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8th

12

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Protest

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Successful at novice/handicap level; consistent in Listed grade otherwise, rallying fourth when favourite at Haydock (1m, good) most recently; ties in with Never Let Go on that effort; again has frame possibilities.

8/1

8

(8)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Protest

8st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Striking while the iron's hot, having been successful in fillies' handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good) last week, taking record to 2-5; has Listed form and may be capable of further progress; one for the shortlist.

4/1

7/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Postponed filly, Irish 1,000 Guineas entry; second favourite when turning over a 2-5 shot in maiden at Sandown (1m, soft) in September, going on in the final 1f; only four ran in that race but she left a good impression.
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2nd

8

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 1

15:10 Carlisle

Waardah

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Stablemate of Azaniya; seemed to relish the step up to 1m6f when winning the Group 2 Lillie Langtry at Goodwood (good to soft) last summer; didn't give her running in Group 1 at Ascot on final 3yo start, finishing well behind Estrange; may still have untapped potential but this trip looks a bare minimum.

9/2

8th

9

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:45 Ascot

Waardah

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Won 1m2f Listed race at Goodwood (soft) in June in grand fashion; handed an extra 4f when next seen in 1m6f Group 2 at Goodwood (officially good to soft, probably good) 11 weeks ago and she travelled best to lead 2f out before running on gamely to keep runner-up Danielle at bay; lightly raced 3yo who, if the ground is okay, can find further improvement to have a big shout.

6/1

1st

9

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Waardah

8st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Won on soft ground both on debut and on latest start; the latter was a steadily run, ten-runner Listed race over 1m2f here eight weeks ago in which she asserted in grand fashion in the final 1f; suitability of this extra 4f is a bit of a guess and the company is much more demanding but she's had only four races and made quite an impression last time.

13/2

Form: 11

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Well-connected filly who gamely made all in novice events at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in August and Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in October; this is much more demanding company but she's unbeaten and should be suited by this small step up in trip.
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8th

1

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bassadanza

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Has faced stiff tasks in a Listed race and three Class 2 handicaps since winning her first two starts as a 2yo, including one here (7f); not easy to assess, but this is much easier and she could go well especially if the return here helps.

8/1

13

(7)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Bassadanza

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Faded in Listed race on hat-trick bid last term and took backward steps this season with her heavy defeats in handicaps at Musselburgh (1m1f) and Royal Ascot (1m); best watched at present.

66/1

24th

23

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Bassadanza

8st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Dual winner but has made little impact in Listed/handicap company on her last two starts, going off 40-1 at Musselburgh two weeks ago; couldn't be entertained for this on the back of that run.

100/1

OUR TIP
7th
2 (1)
Love Talk

12/1

Form: 146414

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Redcar (6f, soft) in May and a valuable series final at Goodwood (7f, heavy) in September; good chance on the latter form but she was disappointing in a 1m Listed race at Pontefract 12 days ago.
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10

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Love Talk

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Grant Tuer

Filly who has been campaigned over a variety of distances this season; didn't run badly when ninth of 12 at 80-1 in the Melrose at York (1m6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but others make greater appeal.

33/1

9

(5)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:25 York

Love Talk

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Grant Tuer

Filly who has run over various trips this year, posting respectable efforts in 7f Listed race and 1m4f Group 3 before 7l second of three in Pontefract handicap (1m2f, good to firm) last Sunday; it's possible she'll be suited by this new distance but others have a lot more substance to their claims.

50/1

2nd

2

(1)

17th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 4

14:12 Pontefract

Love Talk

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Won valuable 2yo fillies' series final at Goodwood (7f, heavy) last September and returned to form with Listed fourth at Carlisle (soft) in June when dropped back to 7f; didn't run badly when well-beaten third of four in 1m4f Group 2 at Haydock (good) last time; has more to prove than her two rivals but she's not ruled out now back in a handicap.

3/1

Form: 1

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Golden Horn filly; 25-1 and tongue tied for 12-runner novice at Kempton (7f, AW) over six weeks ago but came from mid-division to make it a winning debut; Irish 1,000 Guineas entry after that very solid start.
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12th

13

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Royale Goodnight

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Won debut but well beaten in a soft-ground Listed contest on her only other start as 2yo, before wind surgery and a good second of five in 1m3f handicap at Southwell (AW) last April; that makes just three runs for the Kublers (same owners); tongue tied all starts, with a hood on final outing, and she now wears just the hood; unexposed and worth a market check.

12/1

2nd

2

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Royale Goodnight

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

took keen hold, raced in fourth, went third after 4f, went second over 1f out, challenging 1f out, weakened towards finish

9/4

2nd

2

(2)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Royale Goodnight

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

took keen hold, raced in fourth, went third after 4f

9/4

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £13.90
Straight Forecast £12.42
Trifecta £124.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Smoken

POSTDATA:

Waardah

RP RATINGS:

Smoken

TOPSPEED:

Smoken

The Times:

Smoken

Telegraph:

Smoken

The Guardian:

Smoken

Daily Mail:

Smoken

D Express:

Smoken

The Sun:

Smoken

Daily Record:

Smoken

LAMBOURN:

Waardah

Daily Mirror:

Waardah

The Star:

Waardah