April 15 / 15.35 Newmarket

15.35

Good To Firm

Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £48203.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 231- D

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Comfortably justified favouritism at Southwell (7f, AW) in final 2yo run, albeit task was made easier by the withdrawal of her two nearest market rivals; this is harder but she's well bred and retains potential.
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1st

10

(9)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Zanzoun

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Comfortably justified favouritism at Southwell (7f, AW) in final 2yo run, albeit task was made easier by the withdrawal of her two nearest market rivals; this is harder but she's well bred and retains potential.

12/1

1st

10

(9)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Zanzoun

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Comfortably justified favouritism at Southwell (7f, AW) in final 2yo run, albeit task was made easier by the withdrawal of her two nearest market rivals; this is harder but she's well bred and retains potential.

12/1

1st

12

(11)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Zanzoun

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Daughter of Dubawi made a very promising debut when second in 7f Newmarket maiden (form been franked) in August but she raced freely upped to 1m when third at Yarmouth last month; she remains with plenty of potential and is the one to beat back in trip here.

7/2

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 711- D

Last run: 264 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Absent since bagging Listed honours at Sandown (7f, good) last July, taking form figures to 711; possibilities upped further in grade, provided the truncated 2yo campaign doesn't cause a halt in her progress.
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7th

3

(12)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Celestial Orbit

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won twice for Ollie Sangster at two, including a 7f Listed race at Sandown; began and ended last season with good runs in defeat (in the Nell Gwyn and a Listed contest at Saint-Cloud); sprang a surprise when beating stablemate Princess Child in a C&D Group 3 event on Irish debut; further progress is feasible.

9/1

1st

6

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Celestial Orbit

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two-time winner for Ollie Sangster in Britain, including Listed Star Stakes at Sandown in July 2024; last seen 145 days ago finishing 2.5l second to Moon Cloud in Listed mile contest at Saint-Cloud; trainer does very well with recruits, particularly fillies; acts on soft; interesting contender.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Celestial Orbit

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Won a 7f Listed race here last season which remains her career-best form on Topspeed/RPR figures; kicked off this campaign with a second in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn (good to soft) and after flying too high in the French 1,000 Guineas she met with some serious interference in an Irish Group 3 17 days ago; ground this slow will be a first and one or two others appeal more.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 621- D

Last run: 290 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
The runner who's had the longest time out, having been absent beating two rivals in July course maiden (7f, good to firm) last June; still unexposed but the betting may prove best guide to expectations.
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10th

9

(8)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Remaat

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Truncated 2yo campaign ended in June; ran well for third in the Nell Gwyn here (7f, good to soft) on reappearance, taking form figures to 6213 and continuing her progress on RPRs; however, this Classic assignment demands another significant step forward.

50/1

10th

9

(8)

4th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Remaat

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Truncated 2yo campaign ended in June; ran well for third in the Nell Gwyn here (7f, good to soft) on reappearance, taking form figures to 6213 and continuing her progress on RPRs; however, this Classic assignment demands another significant step forward.

50/1

3rd

7

(10)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Remaat

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

alone towards near side, in touch with leaders

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 23173-

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Very useful filly whose 2yo form featured three good performances over 6f at Newmarket (both tracks), notably a success in Group 2 race (good) and third in the Cheveley Park (soft); top on ratings upped in trip.
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6th

9

(8)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Arabian Dusk

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Short-headed in the Group 2 Sandy Lane at Haydock (6f, good) in May and creditable fourth in the Group 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f, good) last time; didn't convince with her stamina in the Nell Gwyn in April on her sole crack at 7f but that was her reappearance and the lack of a recent run may have told late on; can be thereabouts if seeing out the trip.

14/1

5

(11)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Arabian Dusk

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Group 2 win as a 2yo and also third in the Group 1 Cheveley Park; better than ever when second in a Haydock Group 2 in May but she failed to back it up in the Commonwealth Cup; each-way shout.

9/1

13

(4)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Arabian Dusk

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Sole win (from eight starts) came in the Group 2 Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good) last July; better than ever when short-headed in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good) last month and has an each-way chance if backing up that performance.

50/1

7/2

Form: 1-

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 440,000gns as a yearling; powered clear of three rivals at Haydock (6f, soft) in sole 2yo start, justifying favouritism; likely to be suited by 7f; fits into the could-be-anything category and looks interesting.
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11th

16

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Nardra

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Well-bred filly who impressed when beating three rivals on debut at Haydock (6f, soft) last autumn; good fifth of ten in Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on reappearance in April and possibly unsuited by quicker ground when turned over at short odds back in novice company over 6f at Leicester in July; off since and retains potential for a very much in-form stable with a good record in this race.

8/1

1

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:38 Leicester

Nardra

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Well-bred and expensive filly who impressed when beating three rivals on debut at Haydock (6f, soft) last autumn and was very respectable fifth of ten in Group 3 Nell Gwyn on reappearance outing at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) in April; not seen again since and encounters much quicker ground here but sets a high form standard.

1/6

5th

5

(2)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Nardra

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Cost 440,000gns as a yearling; powered clear of three rivals at Haydock (6f, soft) in sole 2yo start, justifying favouritism; likely to be suited by 7f; fits into the could-be-anything category and looks interesting.

7/2

Form: 21444- D

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Reached a fairly useful standard in her turf attempts (7f) last term, winning on the July course here then twice finishing fourth at Group 3 level; however, needs improvement to land this prize.
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2

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:08 Newmarket

Biniorella Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Tom Clover

Has bits of Group form but it has not been transferred to handicap level; came up short over 7f here most recently and has enough to prove back up in distance.

20/1

5th

2

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Biniorella Bay

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Showed some useful 2yo form but has found things tough this season (unplaced all four starts); didn't run badly when eighth at Thirsk (7f, good) last month but latest 2lb drop is not enough to tempt.

25/1

1

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Biniorella Bay

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Ran well when fourth in two Group 3s (7f, good to soft/soft) last summer, but hasn't been at the top of her game this season and was out the back on handicap debut at Haydock (7f, good) in May; record is now 1-8 and has something to prove after a break.

40/1

Form: 1- CD

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Siyouni filly who looks the ideal type for this race en route to bigger things, having impressively justified favouritism in C&D maiden (good to soft; won by 5l) last autumn; smart prospect who warrants respect.
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8th

8

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

15:45 Carlisle

Verse Of Love

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Won at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on sole 2yo start then didn't appear to handle that same track when seventh in the Nell Gwyn on reappearance; bounced back with 2l win in Yarmouth novice last month (7f, good to firm; The Third Star second) and is firmly in calculations for her leading yard.

5/4

1st

2

(2)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:15 Yarmouth

Verse Of Love

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Given a quote of 20-1 for the 1,000 Guineas after a stylish debut win last autumn (currently holds entries in the Irish 1,000 and Coronation Stakes); started favourite for a Group 3 on her comeback a fortnight ago, when well held, and this is easier.

4/5

1st

2

(2)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:15 Yarmouth

Verse Of Love

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Given a quote of 20-1 for the 1,000 Guineas after a stylish debut win last autumn (currently holds entries in the Irish 1,000 and Coronation Stakes); started favourite for a Group 3 on her comeback a fortnight ago, when well held, and this is easier.

4/5

20/1

Form: 31- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made all for a comfortable win at Kempton (7f, AW) six months ago, building on her Beverley (5f) effort; goes into deeper waters but is one of several runners who look open to further progress.
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3rd

2

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Cartwheel

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

She made a promising start to her career and has tumbled down the weights, but she's struggled to get competitive this season and a major turnaround is needed in a first-time tongue-tie and reapplied hood.

20/1

6th

8

(4)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Cartwheel

9st 5lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Dylan Cunha

Kicked off her 2025 campaign in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn Stakes and didn't run too badly; has had six starts in handicaps since but she's struggled in all of them including four runs this year; mark has nosedived but she's has a lot to prove at this new trip; hood removed.

33/1

13th

6

(17)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Cartwheel

10st 12lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Dylan Cunha

Kicked off her 2025 campaign in the Group 3 Nell Gwyn Stakes and didn't run too badly; subsequent handicap efforts have been poor, beating just two rivals home in five attempts; dropped 23lb but doesn't look ready to capitalise just yet.

33/1

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability with her fifth-place finish in 7f AW maiden at Lingfield and may do better in due course; however, seems to have no chance in this field, being clear bottom on bare figures.
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6

(2)

18th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Saguaro Blossom

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Meehan

Ran well for a long way before fading in a Group 3 at Newmarket (7f) in April, on her second start; looks interesting on that form but she's finished seventh in two maidens since, including when 13-8 favourite at Leicester (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; still early days but she's not easy to weigh up and has something to prove with blinkers now tried.

100/30

2

(1)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Saguaro Blossom

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Raced only over 7f, making most (again) from a wide stall at Kempton last time, but should be suited by the drop to sprinting as long as she settles better in today's first-time headgear; one to consider.

3/1

7th

2

(1)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Leicester

Saguaro Blossom

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Raced only over 7f, making most (again) from a wide stall at Kempton last time, but should be suited by the drop to sprinting as long as she settles better in today's first-time headgear; one to consider.

3/1

50/1

Form: 61-5 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Seemed to need the experience on debut and the outing on 2025 reappearance; successful at Newcastle (7f, AW) in between and may do better still; however, this looks a difficult task.
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10th

6

(3)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Qarlyga

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

pulled hard

50/1

10th

6

(3)

15th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Qarlyga

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

pulled hard

50/1

5th

5

(3)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Kempton (AW)

Qarlyga

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Second foal of a 1m and Listed 1m1f winner; starting 11-10 favourite on debut at Newmarket (7f, soft) last October was not reflected in any way in her performance, but she was nevertheless 5-6 for a novice at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) one month later and came from off the pace to win in tidy fashion; similar form to most of these and, like them, brings potential.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £93.50
Straight Forecast £80.97
Tricast £1623.82
Trifecta £606.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Verse Of Love

RP RATINGS:

Arabian Dusk

SPOTLIGHT:

Nardra

The Guardian:

Verse Of Love

D Express:

Verse Of Love

Daily Mirror:

Verse Of Love

The Sun:

Verse Of Love

The Star:

Verse Of Love

Daily Record:

Verse Of Love

The Times:

Nardra

Telegraph:

Nardra

TOPSPEED:

Arabian Dusk

POSTDATA:

Arabian Dusk

Daily Mail:

Arabian Dusk