April 16 / 13.40 Beverley

13.40

Good

EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C & D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £4050
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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EBF Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B, C & D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB Race) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns yearling; 9-4, made winning debut in Redcar fillies' novice (5f, good) last Monday; has a penalty but should show up well again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 York

Ali Shuffle

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Won her first three starts before close second in Group 3 at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) in June; below par in French Listed race (5f, good) and the Super Sprint (5f, good) on next two runs; of interest on her best form and perhaps a break will have helped, but returns with something to prove.

16/1

10th

10

(12)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 2

15:30 Newbury

Ali Shuffle

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Came up short when favourite for French Listed event two weeks ago but she comes into the reckoning on her close second in a Group 3 at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) the time before; represents a yard with a wealth of talent in the juvenile department and commands plenty of respect.

9/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Limited appeal on paper, other than possibly being first string on jockeys from three runners for the stable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Argentine Tango

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Listed winner as a 2yo (6f, good to firm); running creditably in defeat this year and has the second highest BHA rating in the field but likely vulnerable to anything progressive.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:42 Sandown

Argentine Tango

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tim Easterby

Useful filly who ran respectably against her elders in the Temple Stakes at Haydock most recently and is one of the main players on ratings back down in grade; capable of taking a serious hand but rather lacks room for progress and is 0-10 since Listed win last June.

10/1

6th

13

(2)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Argentine Tango

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

2yo Listed winner at Newmarket last June and has run well when fourth in Group 3/Listed races on her two starts this spring, but she would be a shock winner today.

50/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By high-class sprinting 2yo; stable has already had a winning juvenile newcomer this term; take seriously.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Ripon

Kilfrush Desert

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Promising third on Beverley debut (5f, good) last spring and she built on that when runner-up on her 6f comeback at Newcastle (reported to have bled from the nose) in April; just about sets the standard on that latest form and she's respected back on turf.

5/4

2nd

8

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kilfrush Desert

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Made a promising debut when third of 12 at Beverley (5f, good) last April; absent since and may need the run on this AW debut now up in trip.

4/1

3rd

3

(9)

16th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Beverley

Kilfrush Desert

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

slowly away, midfield

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be sharp; dam won 5f 2yo maiden for these connections on debut; likely type.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Sand Lily

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Finished just ahead of Legacy Rock on her return from nine months off on Tapeta a month ago; may have needed that from a wide stall but faded badly late having enjoyed a good sit.

8/1

8th

4

(12)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sand Lily

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Took a step forward when fourth of six in 6f Hamilton maiden last July; not seen since but hails from a yard well among the winners so she's a likely player on her handicap debut stepping up in trip.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000gns yearling; by a precocious influence, out of a 1m2f winner; stable often has them ready first up and she's the only runner on this card for the jockey and trainer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sioux Perfect

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Application of headgear yielded an upturn in fortunes but she was still springing a surprise when winning the 20-runner £100,000 Tattersalls Somerville Auction at Newmarket (6f; 33-1) in August; failed to stay 7f in Sweden (fourth) latest; current mark looks perfectly fair if taking to AW.

4/1

13

(10)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Sioux Perfect

8st 10lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

0-5; ran well to be second in a Ripon nursery (6f; first-time cheekpieces) but that would suggest her current mark is about right and therefore has something to find with the pick of these; now blinkered.

20/1

3

(7)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Ripon

Sioux Perfect

9st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Didn't look to see out a stiff 7f from the front on her nursery debut 12 days ago; has the rail draw if she gets away again in first-time cheekpieces but is starting to look exposed now.

10/1

6th
7 (10)
Anaisa

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By a precocious influence, out of a 1m1f winner; stable has low strike-rate with its 2yos.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Anaisa

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice as a 2yo, notably a Listed success over C&D last August; life has been tougher since but both this year's runs have been creditable; proven course form and the stands' rail draw will count for plenty and she's one to consider.

6/1

5th

9

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Anaisa

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

She ran 11 times last year and won twice, including Listed race at Ripon last August (6f, good; modest form for the grade); reappeared with 2l fourth of seven against males in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago and she has an each-way chance if building on that.

14/1

4th

5

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Anaisa

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

She ran 11 times last year and won twice, including Listed race at Ripon (6f, good) last August; that was relatively modest form for the grade and she needs to prove she's capable off this sort of mark, but is not discounted.

12/1

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£15,000 yearling, out of a modest 5f juvenile winner; might be drawn wider than ideal.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Maasai Mata

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Quite exposed after nine runs but she won at Catterick (6f, good; 6lb lower) and wasn't ideally positioned at Thirsk (soft) last time; shouldn't be far away.

6/1

5th

10

(6)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Maasai Mata

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Adrian Nicholls

Had been knocking at the door prior to her ready win at Catterick last week (6f, good); held by Rum Therapy on earlier Beverley form though.

100/30

3

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Maasai Mata

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Pacey filly; has gone well for Jack Nicholls at Thirsk (6f; runner-up) and Beverley (5f; third); seemingly hung her chance away at Beverley but returning to this sharper track (even over 6f) could prove a better fit; likely to give her running and have a say.

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By a good sprinter and the first foal of a modest 6f 2yo winner; possible contender.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

8

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:47 Beverley

Sparkling Wine

8st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Improved form when second on handicap debut at Catterick but she played up before the start of a C&D race since (joint-favourite; Jack Rabbit Slims second) and failed to come up with much; now has something to prove.

9/1

5th

6

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Beverley

Sparkling Wine

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Michael Dods

Took a step forward when second of six on recent handicap debut at Catterick (5f, good to soft), albeit no match for the odds-on winner; trainer is a dab hand with sprinters and she's open to further improvement.

5/1

2nd

7

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Catterick

Sparkling Wine

8st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Sent off at big prices all three starts; only seventh of eight (beaten over 12l) in a 6f fillies' novice at Ripon (33-1) under a month ago; improvement necessary, even at this lowly level, on handicap debut.

8/1

9th
8 (11)
Coparisi

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£25,000 yearling; bred to sprint; interesting to see how she goes in the market compared to stablemate Kilfrush Desert.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

2

(1)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Coparisi

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Placed in class 6 nurseries at Thirsk (6f) and Redcar (5f, also good) on her final two starts as a 2yo; never featured at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last time on her first outing for 133 days and needs to take a step forward from that.

9/1

9th

4

(11)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coparisi

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Placed in Class 6 nurseries at Thirsk (6f, good) and Redcar (5f, good) on her last two runs as a 2yo; dam a half-sister to Kachy so switching to AW could suit; drawn widest but not ruled out.

4/1

6

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Redcar

Coparisi

8st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Five-race maiden but she got much closer to the target when third of eight in a Thirsk nursery (6f, good) in July; that was under prominent tactics and has possibilities if she can build on that on her return.

9/2

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
36,000gns yearling; 8-13 favourite when second of three in 5f AW Southwell maiden on debut a fortnight ago; that experience should help her.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

18:00 Windsor

Museum Piece

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Much improved when winning by nearly 4l at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) on third start; back to that form when a close third of four off this mark on nursery debut at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago, making the running for the second race in succession; should go well again.

8/1

1

(3)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:32 Yarmouth

Museum Piece

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Michael Bell

Second of three when odds-on for her debut at Southwell and she beat the subsequent Queen Mary runner-up when winning by nearly 4l at Wolverhampton (also 5f, AW) on third start; flopped on turf in between but it's way too soon to write her off on this surface; now drops back to 5f having not looked to stay 6f last time; respected on this nursery debut.

7/4

4th

1

(8)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Museum Piece

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Well held at odds-on in three-runner Southwell maiden on debut early last month; beaten 14l at Beverley next time but she really got her act together when finishing well for a clearcut success at Wolverhampton (5f) last Monday; has a penalty but she's open to more progress on this step up in trip and is strongly respected.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sire was a good 2yo but otherwise there's limited appeal in this filly's pedigree; others more likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Imso Friendly

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Brian Ellison

Six-race maiden; kept on well for a respectable third behind Captain Bruce over C&D last month but this quirky filly needs to learn to settle better and comes with risk.

7/1

3rd

2

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Imso Friendly

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Brian Ellison

Not beaten far in a 7f seller at Chester in June, the only time she has gone around a left-hand bend, but she has been well beaten in two nurseries since, including when tried in a hood at Beverley 16 days ago; dropping down the weights but not a solid option.

14/1

2

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

14:40 Beverley

Imso Friendly

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Brian Ellison

Pulled too hard when 19l fourth of five in C&D nursery on handicap debut last time (good to firm; 5-1); needs to settle better with a hood on for first time.

14/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
11,000gns foal; by a sprinter, out of a 1m5f winner; unappealing from wide draw.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(13)

16th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Beverley

A Scoop Or Two

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

ducked left start, outpaced in rear

33/1

12th

13

(13)

16th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:40 Beverley

A Scoop Or Two

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

ducked left start, outpaced in rear

33/1

Non-runners

Dakota Dawn, Ours De Soleil, Stardinia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £76.20
Straight Forecast £70.78
Trifecta £416.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ali Shuffle

Daily Mail:

Sioux Perfect

SPOTLIGHT:

Sand Lily

Daily Record:

Museum Piece

D Express:

Sioux Perfect

The Star:

Sioux Perfect

The Times:

Ali Shuffle

Telegraph:

Ali Shuffle

The Guardian:

Ali Shuffle

Daily Mirror:

Ali Shuffle

The Sun:

Ali Shuffle