May 17 / 13.35 Thirsk

13.35

Good To Firm

Marion Gibson Brown Memorial – Irish EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Marion Gibson Brown Memorial – Irish EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

Form: —

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Always outpaced when eleventh of 15 at Leicester (5f, good; 20-1) on debut; much more needed but should have benefited from the experience.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Cotai Belle

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two sprint wins last summer; several good runs in defeat this year, including over 7f on her last two starts; suspicion there will be a few stronger at the finish this time.

11/1

3rd

5

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Thirsk

Cotai Belle

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Runner-up in four of her six starts this season and she ran another good race when fourth in a big field at York (7f, good to soft) two weeks ago; split Oolong Poobong and Cotai Belle in that race and she should give it another good shot.

11/2

4th

19

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Cotai Belle

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Best form has been on good/good to firm ground; dual winner last year (5.5f/5f) and she's been runner-up in four of her five starts this year, including when going close here in a 0-100 over 6f in June; her pedigree gives the impression this step up in trip will be no problem and she's a contender.

33/1

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
27,000euros yearling; half-sister to French Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Ma Noire (RPR 89); dam unplaced 7f-8.5f, half-sister to 7f Listed winner Valima (dam of French Oaks winner Valyra); needs monitoring in the market with her leading stable running two.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(8)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Dance Hello

8st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Christopher Kellett

Six-race maiden who finished out the back on her seasonal debut at Wolverhampton in March (6f; made the running); nothing so far to suggest she is well handicapped.

33/1

10th

12

(8)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dance Hello

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Christopher Kellett

Inconsistent results on turf last term; seemed to run well on final outing but isn't guaranteed to back up that form, especially given her lack of recent match practice and AW experience.

33/1

9

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

13:17 Nottingham

Dance Hello

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Christopher Kellett

Modest in her first four starts, including on nursery debut at Catterick (6f, good) last month; 3lb out of the weights and hard to recommend.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
£130,000 yearling; A'Ali half-sister to winners Clarendon House (5f/5.7f including Listed; RPR 116) and Dinamic War (Italian 6.7f/7.5f); dam 6f AW 2yo winner (61), half-sister to useful 5f winner Wise Words; bred to be sharp and represents a yard with a fine record with juveniles; shortlisted.
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12th

5

(16)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Dazzling Haze

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

All three wins over 5f on sharp tracks, most recently when making all at Thirsk (good) in May; found out by Ascot's stiffer test and tough company at the Royal meeting in June and needs another push to win off her current mark.

25/1

10th

22

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Dazzling Haze

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

Three wins to her name, all on sharp tracks, the latest when making all at Thirsk (5f, good) 19 days ago; the combination of a 6lb rise, other pace and considerably stiffer opposition could leave her vulnerable.

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
90,000euros yearling; sister to 5f winner Funchal (RPR 94), half-sister to three winners including Devonshire (7f-1m1f including 2yo/Group 2; 110) and Hurryupharriet (5f 2yo including Listed; 98); dam multiple 5f winner (including 2yo; 88); has the right sort of pedigree and her stable is already off the mark with its 2yos.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

14:58 Hamilton

Desert Jungle

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Made all at Catterick (5f, good) on second start then mid-division in warm fillies' conditions race at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good); fared best of the four who were on the far side on nursery debut at Thirsk (5f, good) this month and attractive pedigree hints slow ground will suit; interesting.

3/1

3

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Thirsk

Desert Jungle

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Made all with hood added at Catterick (5f, good) on her second start and she ran well for a long way in useful conditions event at Glorious Goodwood (sixth of 11) last time; should have more to offer now switched to a nursery and this speedy filly needs a close look.

11/2

2

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Desert Jungle

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Too headstrong on debut but showed the benefit of a hood at Catterick (5f, good) where she made all; upped in class but this speedy sort may improve further in the retained headgear.

16/1

4/5

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
135,000euros yearling; closely related to 7f winner Where's Freddy (RPR 85), half-sister to winners One For Bobby (9.4f/1m2f including Group 3; 112) and Tough Spirit (7f; 76); dam 7f (Listed) and 1m winner (104); has a useful pedigree and one of two runners for Karl Burke whose juveniles are flying.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Lam Yai

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

3yo who didn't reappear until last month and there was some encouragement in her Listed fifth at York (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago on her second start back; beaten a neck in 6f Group 3 here (6f, soft) 12 months ago before Listed win at Doncaster (6f, heavy), and the more rain the better.

25/1

5th

9

(4)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Lam Yai

8st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Her two wins as a 2yo came on testing ground; well beaten in a 7f handicap here 17 days ago on her return to action; not easily recommended.

33/1

17th

4

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Lam Yai

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Best efforts have been on soft/heavy ground, including when going close in a Group 3 at Ayr (6f) last September and winning a Listed contest at Doncaster (6f) when last seen 299 days ago; has since had wind surgery and steps up to 7f for her reappearance; pedigree suggests she'll stay but she may need this return to action.

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
125,000euros yearling; sister to the same connections' Nunthorpe hero Winter Power (RPR 119), half-sister to four winners including Hay Chewed (5f including 2yo/Listed; 102); dam 6f 2yo winner (79); has to be respected with local yard's 2yos already in winning form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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18th

3

(18)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Revival Power

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Tim Easterby

C&D Listed winner (good to firm) at this meeting last August and she followed up in the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster (5f, good); on a handy mark on that form but she's been a long way below that level this year.

25/1

11th

15

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Revival Power

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Three wins last year included a C&D Listed race and the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster; well held both outings this term and yet to prove she has trained on.

25/1

26th

3

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Revival Power

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Represents the same connections as 2020 winner Art Power; 3-6 as a 2yo, including the Group 2 Flying Childers at Doncaster (5f, good); dropped away to finish seventh of ten behind Dickensian at York (5f, good) on her reappearance having forced a strong pace; should be sharper today but this will be a tough race to dominate; handicap debut.

25/1

Form: 4

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Faded after leading early when fourth of 12 at Beverley (5f, good; 12-1) last month; likely to last longer this time and probably the pick of the pair to have run.
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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
£40,000 yearling; Cotai Glory half-sister to KSA 6f dirt 2yo winner Mekhled; dam sprint maiden (RPR 60), half-sister to 1m Listed winner Van Der Neer; other newcomers appeal more on paper.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(7)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

15:00 Hamilton

With Glory

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

0-8 and she hasn't been threatening to shed her maiden tag for Linda Perratt this year; tumbling down the weights but need to see more.

25/1

10th

3

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Musselburgh

With Glory

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

3yo maiden who holds weak claims on 2026 form for new yard; absent since the spring and is best watched unless the market suggests a resurgent effort is likely.

33/1

5th

2

(7)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:27 Catterick

With Glory

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

Best run when second of four in a Musselburgh novice (5f, soft) on final start for Iain Jardine last October; yet to hit top form for new yard (6f/5f), but has been dropped 10lb.

20/1

Non-runners

Duskaura

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lam Yai

SPOTLIGHT:

Dazzling Haze

D Express:

Dance Hello

NEWMARKET:

Dazzling Haze

Daily Mail:

Dazzling Haze

Daily Record:

Dazzling Haze

Daily Mirror:

Dance Hello

The Times:

Lam Yai

Telegraph:

Lam Yai

The Guardian:

Lam Yai

The Sun:

Lam Yai

The Star:

Lam Yai