February 25 / 18.30 Wolverhampton (AW)

18.30

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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Horses In Bands B, C & D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5670
  • 0m 6f 20y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Horses In Bands B, C & D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Partly cloudy

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1st
2 (9)
Star Zia

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 6-23

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Improved effort on her second start when second of ten at Southwell last month (6f); raced too freely when third at Chelmsford 12 days ago (despite the addition of a hood which is left off today); strong form claims but the widest stall isn't ideal for one that needs to learn to settle.
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6

(9)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:53 Nottingham

Star Zia

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Two solid efforts in 6f handicaps (including over C&D), given she blew the start each time, before not looking to see out 7f last time; can't be left out of calculations.

10/1

7

(7)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

19:10 Catterick

Star Zia

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

In the frame in both 6f handicaps (turf/AW) since winning AW novice over that trip in February; sometimes loses ground at the start and/or races too freely but is open to improvement over this new trip if all goes to plan.

13/2

4th

7

(6)

5th May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Star Zia

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Serial hard-puller who made a pleasing turf/handicap debut last time despite another untidy start; should have more to offer when tightening things up and a 2lb rise looks fair, so she's one to consider.

6/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
She made a fair start to her career when third of six at Kempton three weeks ago (6f), unable to quicken when the pace increased; can do better and this isn't a deep race.
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7th

2

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Havana Joy

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Unraced at two; yet to score but she was placed in her first five starts (6f/7f, AW) last year; 196-day break preceded a poor effort in November, however, and wind surgery hasn't improved matters judged on two runs this year; tongue-tie and blinkers thrown into the mixer and she's dangerously handicapped if rediscovering her mojo on this turf debut.

20/1

6th

2

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Joy

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

In the frame in her first five starts (high 60's RPR's), including when twice finding one stronger here (6f-7f); has failed to beat a single rival the last twice (either side of wind surgery) so she has a bit to prove at present; easing mark.

16/1

6th

2

(5)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Joy

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Promise in AW novice/maiden runs in the first half of 2025; drawn widest when well beaten at Kempton on her handicap debut ten weeks ago (28-1); had a wind op after that run and not impossibly treated if it has the desired effect.

6/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 46-32

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Couldn't cope with an unexposed and well-handicapped opponent at Southwell on her nursery debut ten days ago but her second still represented improvement; solid candidate back at this level.
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6th

1

(3)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cemlyn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Ran well on her handicap debut at Southwell last month (6f) and another creditable effort when third in a Wolverhampton novice 16 days ago; a stiff 5f could prompt extra but it needs to.

9/2

3rd

3

(8)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cemlyn

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Edward Bethell

Couldn't cope with an unexposed and well-handicapped opponent at Southwell on her nursery debut ten days ago but her second still represented improvement; solid candidate back at this level.

11/4

2nd

9

(6)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:40 Southwell (AW)

Cemlyn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

took keen hold, prominent early, in touch with leaders after 1f, outpaced 2f out, headway over 1f out, went second towards finish, no match for winner

10/1

Form:

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unable to make any inroads from the rear in a 7f fillies' novice at Southwell on her debut 11 days ago; big step forward required to feature.
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6th

7

(2)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Guinness

8st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Harry Eustace

Stepped up on 7f debut when fourth over 6f here 25 days ago but the reopposing Havana Joy was 2.5l ahead in second; the return to 7f should suit but may find at least one too strong.

11/1

4th

5

(3)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Guinness

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Unable to make any inroads from the rear in a 7f fillies' novice at Southwell on her debut 11 days ago; big step forward required to feature.

20/1

10th

6

(8)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Miss Guinness

9st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Harry Eustace

65,000euros foal, 24,000gns yearling; Soldier's Call half-sister to winners over 5f on turf and 1m4f on AW; check the betting.

16/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 314 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 and never in the hunt in a 5f fillies' maiden at Newmarket last April; best watched back from her absence.
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4th

3

(7)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Juno Star

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip McBride

Sole win came at Southwell where she met with early interference last week when blinkered for the first time; has form here and one to consider.

11/2

5th

8

(8)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Juno Star

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Philip McBride

Gained sole win over C&D; below-par favourite back here last time but the race possibly came too soon after an effort two days earlier; may rebound if taking well to first-time headgear.

9/1

Form: 98-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two fillies' novices last summer; future lies in handicaps over further.
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12th

13

(8)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Yesterdays Gone

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Bell

0-6; posted her best effort when third of 11 at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May but she failed to beat a rival home at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) 23 days ago; drops back to 7f in the first-time visor on the return to turf, which could be a positive.

12/1

5

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yesterdays Gone

9st 5lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Well held in first four starts over 6f/7f (three on the AW), but much better when third of 11 at Carlisle (7.7f, good to firm) last month; races off the same mark and each-way claims if as effective back on Tapeta.

7/2

3rd

3

(7)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

17:30 Carlisle

Yesterdays Gone

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Bell

Back on turf having shown promise in novice company over 6f; 5l eighth of 13 when stepped up to 7f on handicap debut at Kempton last time and needs to improve for this further step up in trip; stable in form.

8/1

7/2

Form: 6 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran to a modest level on her C&D debut 24 days ago but she was sent off favourite and showed promise amidst inexperience, making some headway in the straight but squeezed out inside the final furlong; could prove a different proposition with that run behind her.
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10th

7

(11)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

17:42 Beverley

Mayday Mayday

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Owen

Didn't live up to market expectations in three novice/maiden events for Karl Burke and was beaten 14l on handicap debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in April; still early days and now starts off for James Owen but has plenty to prove from wide draw at this new trip; first-time cheekpieces replace a visor.

25/1

11th

3

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:30 Redcar

Mayday Mayday

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Didn't live up to market expectation in three AW novice/maiden runs in February and March but did show some ability; makes her handicap debut at a low level and with a visor added; one to consider.

6/1

11th

3

(2)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:30 Redcar

Mayday Mayday

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Didn't live up to market expectation in three AW novice/maiden runs in February and March but did show some ability; makes her handicap debut at a low level and with a visor added; one to consider.

6/1

Form: 67

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two 7f runs at Lingfield this year; handicaps should see her in a better light after this.
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6th

6

(5)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rhodes Royce

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Unplaced in three 7f/6f AW maiden/novices elsewhere, but now handicapping at low level, so could be competitive.

10/1

8th

6

(5)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rhodes Royce

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Modest form in two 7f runs at Lingfield this year; handicaps should see her in a better light after this.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
66-1 and always behind when tenth of 11 at Newcastle ten days ago (6f); hard to fancy on the back of that.
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6th

4

(1)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Toosexyformysocks

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Mark Walford

carried left start, always behind

100/1

9th

7

(6)

25th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Toosexyformysocks

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Mark Walford

66-1 and always behind when tenth of 11 at Newcastle ten days ago (6f); hard to fancy on the back of that.

50/1

7

(6)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Toosexyformysocks

8st 10lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Mark Walford

5,000gns half-sister to three winners including Eloquent Arthur (6f-1m; RPR 88) and Rebel Angel (8.6f-13.5f including AW/France); dam 7f 2yo winner (78), out of 7f winning half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Fayr Jag; this looks a tough enough starting point and yard is 2-38 in maidens in recent years.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.80
Straight Forecast £15.75
Trifecta £34.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Star Zia

SPOTLIGHT:

Mayday Mayday

The Times:

Cemlyn

LAMBOURN:

Havana Joy

Daily Mirror:

Mayday Mayday

The Star:

Mayday Mayday

POSTDATA:

Star Zia

Daily Mail:

Star Zia

The Sun:

Star Zia

Daily Record:

Star Zia

The Guardian:

Cemlyn

D Express:

Cemlyn

Telegraph:

Havana Joy