June 20 / 14.30 Ascot

14.30

Good To Firm

Albany Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £70887.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 17 runners
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Albany Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 2

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mehmas filly who cost 160,000gns as a yearling; close second to Gold Digger, pair clear, in Yarmouth contest (6f, good to firm) that is working out well; set for an interesting rematch with the winner.
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15th

1

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Awaken

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Has to rebound from a nothing run in the Nell Gwyn in April but perhaps it's better to judge her on 2yo form, which included a second to the brilliant Venetian Sun in the 6f Albany at this meeting and another fine run in a 7f Group 3; both those efforts were on good to firm and pedigree bodes well for this first step up to 1m; her profile isn't a million miles away from Soprano's who won this for the same connections two years ago; possibilities.

25/1

11th

4

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Awaken

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Boughey

Below par in sole start on softer than good; 2yo form otherwise featured a 6f maiden win and two good efforts at Group level, namely second in the Albany at Royal Ascot and fourth in the Rockfel over C&D; could go well.

11/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
100,000euros yearling purchase; by Ten Sovereigns; both starts over 6f on good ground at the Curragh, making all for 1l win latest; connections landed this prize in 2023; interesting with further progress likely.
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3rd

3

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Balantina

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

2yo campaign concluded with a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (1m, firm); reappeared with respectable fifth to Precise in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month, when she got warm beforehand and weakened late on; could show the benefit of that outing and pose a bigger threat today; trainer won this in 2024 with Porta Fortuna.

10/1

5th

1

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Balantina

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

This is her first run of the year but she won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar (1m, firm) last October when last seen; ran well in third in the Albany here 12 months ago; can give a good account if fully tuned up.

12/1

5th

1

(5)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Balantina

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won her maiden here over 6f and has since held her own in Group 3s, finishing third in the Albany at Royal Ascot and then short-headed by an unbeaten French filly in a 7f Group 3 at Deauville (good); brings solid form credentials and still improving by the looks.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
$1,350,000 yearling purchase; by American Pharoah; promising second, albeit no match for winner, in Gulfstream Park event (5f, firm); this US raider needs a big chunk of progress to go one better.
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3

(6)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Bibi Dahl

9st 2lb

J: Umberto Rispoli

T: Jorge Delgado

$1,350,000 yearling purchase; by American Pharoah; promising second, albeit no match for winner, in Gulfstream Park event (5f, firm); this US raider needs a big chunk of progress to go one better.

33/1

Form: 2

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
A'Ali filly; posted a solid-looking second, splitting Ballydoyle runners, under 3lb claimer at Navan (5f, good) while shaping as if she'll relish this extra furlong; Colin Keane takes over; sold for £225,000 on Monday; could go well.
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9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:12 Newmarket

Fairy Oak

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: M D O’Callaghan

Ran a cracker in the Albany Stakes (Group 3) on second start; won a Leopardstown maiden (6.5f, good) on her next outing but she's been held in last two runs including when sixth of eight in a Listed race at Dundalk (7f, AW); still early days but she needs to find more back in trip.

9/1

9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:12 Newmarket

Fairy Oak

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: M D O’Callaghan

Ran a cracker in the Albany Stakes (Group 3) on second start; won a Leopardstown maiden (6.5f, good) on her next outing but she's been held in last two runs including when sixth of eight in a Listed race at Dundalk (7f, AW); still early days but she needs to find more back in trip.

9/1

6th

6

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fairy Oak

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Ran a cracker in the Albany Stakes on second start before winning a Leopardstown maiden over 6.5f; didn't get a clear run but still beaten nearly 8l in a 7f Curragh conditions race last time; a bit to prove now.

8/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Too Darn Hot filly who cost £170,000 as a yearling; both starts on good to firm ground; close second over 5f at Ascot, then made all to beat Tahalel in clearcut style over 6f at Haydock; major contender.
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11th

10

(13)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Fitzella

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Hugo Palmer

Made all in the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot (6f, good) last July; finished behind reopposing pair America Queen and Soul Love when below par on first two outings this year but showed she's trained on when very good fifth of 22 in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm), albeit Spicy Marg was just under 3l ahead in second.

7/1

5th

16

(16)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Fitzella

8st 13lb

J: James McDonald

T: Hugo Palmer

Made all in the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes over C&D (good) last July; some good runs in defeat since but she again looks vulnerable today.

66/1

6th

2

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Goodwood

Fitzella

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Likeable front-runner who made up into a useful juvenile, winning Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot and signing off with a good fifth in Newmarket's Cheveley Park Stakes; shaped encouragingly when fifth of 12 in Nell Gwyn Stakes back at Newmarket (7f) on her recent return, leading long way; this drop back to 6f promises to suit, so she's a big player.

2/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
260,000gns breeze-up purchase; by Starman; justified favouritism by half a length from Awaken, pair clear, in Yarmouth maiden (6f, good to firm) that has thrown up a few winners since; potentially useful.
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6th

9

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Gold Digger

8st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Record is 2-4; ran respectably dropped to 5f in Royal Ascot handicap most recently; may do better still but has a tall order in this field, with current rating a long way below the required standard.

33/1

9th

18

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Gold Digger

8st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

All runs over 6f on good to firm; solid form when making a winning debut at Yarmouth (well backed) last May; sixth in a strong Albany Stakes at this meeting the following month; absent for 346 days prior to capitalising on a good opportunity at Windsor 18 days ago; has room for improvement at the start and wouldn't want to concede much early ground now dropped to 5f; she does have the potential to be better than this mark though.

15/2

1st

1

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:45 Windsor

Gold Digger

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Both runs over 6f on good to firm ground, making a successful debut at Yarmouth (9-4) in May last year (form worked out well) and finishing sixth of 17 in the Albany at Royal Ascot (7-1); the latter was a creditable performance given a slow break and then taking a good hold; this looks a good opportunity on her return, even under her penalty.

2/5

Form: 12 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Starman filly who has shown abundant promise over 6f on good ground, beating mostly male rivals in comfortable fashion at the Curragh then close second in Naas Group 3; big player on the figures.
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4th

16

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Green Sense

9st 0lb

J: James McDonald

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Changed hands for £700,000 on Monday; won Group 2 Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly (6f, soft) last summer; wasn't disgraced when sixth of eight in the same grade there on reappearance, fading on first go at 1m (good ground); this return to 7f should help but others have stronger claims on form.

33/1

11th

25

(22)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Green Sense

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a 6f maiden on debut here and was a close second to Lady Iman in a Group 3 next time; rebounded from a poor Ascot run to win a Chantilly Group 2 then was third in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes back here; shapes as if she can stay this trip and seems to be the yard's pick of five.

11/2

5

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Green Sense

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won in fine style over C&D in April on debut; excellent runner-up effort behind the smart Lady Iman at Naas in May; no show in the Albany Stakes; gave a reassuring display when staying on strongly to land a Group 2 event at Chantilly; runner-up failed to advance the form in the Richmond Stakes, third has won at Group 3 at Deauville.

10/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Not especially appealing on the form of her 1l success at Goodwood (6f, good) but she's open to progress and suitably bred, being from the first crop of Royal Ascot (Coventry) winner Nando Parrado.
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7

(7)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Newmarket

Indigo Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Things haven't gone to plan on her three starts since her winning debut at Goodwood (6f, good) in May; she's hinted this step up to 1m may suit but she's not easy to fancy having been soundly beaten in both nurseries.

16/1

11

(14)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Doncaster

Indigo Dawn

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Hannon

Scored at Goodwood (6f, good) on debut but has come up well short in the Albany and Newbury nursery (7f) since; still needs to prove she's able to progress.

20/1

5th

1

(3)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Newbury

Indigo Dawn

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hannon

Justified joint-favouritism to score on her debut at Goodwood (good; second won by 5l next time) in May but no show when 80-1 for the Albany (also 6f, good to firm) at Royal Ascot since; half-sister to a 1m4f winner so well worth a go over this trip; enters nurseries unexposed.

7/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Sands Of Mali filly; looks well equipped for this assignment, having gained her easy win at the Curragh (6f, good) in a similarly big field; changed ownership since; potentially Group class and has possibilities.
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8th

10

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Ipanema Queen

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Robson De Aguiar

Speedy two-time Listed winner (including over C&D); yet to win this season; beaten off 95 in a handicap over C&D in June and again off 1lb lower in the Palace Of Holyrood at Royal Ascot on latest; much more needed upped in grade.

25/1

6th

17

(29)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ipanema Queen

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Won three sprints for Adrian Murray as a 2yo; back to her best when a close fourth of 12 in a handicap at the Curragh (5f, good to yielding) but even that effort lags short of what will be necessary to win.

28/1

Form: 1

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Proved game but prevailed only narrowly at Listowel (extended 6f, good to yielding) and didn't exactly look a Group filly in the making, which is reflected by the bare figures on this step up in class.
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10th

7

(8)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Magny Cours

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Talented maiden (stripped of a Listowel win after a positive test); best form when second to smart colt Alparslan in a sales race at this venue, and when runner-up in a 7f Group event at Chantilly; deserves a shot at this based on her second to True Love at Leopardstown six weeks ago.

16/1

2nd

9

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 42y

16:25 Leopardstown

Magny Cours

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Won on debut at Listowel (6f, good to yielding); good form in defeat, notably when second in a 7f Group 3 event at Chantilly on final start; well held by Black Caviar Gold on Curragh running.

16/1

5

(3)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Curragh

Magny Cours

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Rated 88; won on debut at Listowel (6f, gd-yld) and highly tried next three starts; good effort when staying on late for third in a listed race at Naas in July; weakened late when second in valuable sales race here on latest (6.5f, yielding); 7f might just stretch her on the evidence of that run.

20/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
725,000gns yearling; something to find with Gold Digger and Awaken on Yarmouth form but scored comfortably at Kempton (6f, AW) since and may well improve further; has Royal Ascot winners in her pedigree.
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5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Nandita

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Appeared to run well in similar event over 7f in France last time but needs to prove she can back it up; has something to find on her home-soil form and is held by Awaken on Albany running.

25/1

7th

6

(6)

24th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Sandown

Nandita

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has reached a fairly useful standard over 6f, respectable seventh in the Albany at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently; out of a 7f scorer and may do better still.

11/2

11

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Nandita

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

725,000gns yearling; something to find with Gold Digger and Awaken on Yarmouth form but scored comfortably at Kempton (6f, AW) since and may well improve further; has Royal Ascot winners in her pedigree.

20/1

Form: 21

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Recorded a solid success at Cork (good) in latest 5f start, with the runner-up advertising that form strongly since; suitably bred, being by a 6f Royal Ascot winner; not ruled out.
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9th

8

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Oh Cecelia

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K J Condon

In good form this season since joining this yard; started the campaign with a Naas handicap win off 72 (5f, soft) and now rated 101; beaten a head by Havana Anna in Naas Group 3 on penultimate; jockey reported she stopped quickly when last at Cork latest; capable of better but risky after that.

10/1

8th

9

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Oh Cecelia

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: K J Condon

Won her maiden over C&D on good ground last year for Jack Davison; an improved performer this season, winning twice (including back here) and outrunning her odds of 50-1 in a 6f Group 3 at Naas four weeks ago; races prominently and could prove tough to reel in back at 5f, for all that she's in against her elders this time.

4/1

Form: 431 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Form figures of 431 reflect her steady improvement, making all and well on top at Brighton (6f, good) most recently; however, she faces a much stiffer task in this field.
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4th

6

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

Senorita Vega

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Dascombe

Two wins from eight starts, latterly in a nursery here (7f, good to soft; unraced on worse) last month when ridden by 7lb claimer; always-prominent third of ten in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good; 7-1) 15 days ago confirms that she has a leading chance in this field on form.

13/8

3rd

8

(4)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Senorita Vega

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Dascombe

Regained the winning thread in Newbury nursery (7f) last time when racing off a mark of 82 and ridden by 7lb claimer; far from certain to follow up on these terms.

12/1

4

(2)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Newbury

Senorita Vega

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Tom Dascombe

Easily made all at Brighton (6f, good) in May on third start then mid-division in the Group 3 Albany at Royal Ascot; she weakened on handicap debut at Doncaster (good to soft) in July but saw it out better on good to firm when second of six at Newmarket (also 7f) last time; probably wants the ground to dry out.

10/1

2/1

Form: 3

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Ballydoyle filly who overcame a lack of experience to show clear promise, one place behind Green Sense, in Group 3 at Naas (6f, good); sire and dam won at Royal Ascot; brings huge potential to this second start.
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2nd

10

(9)

10th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Leopardstown

Signora

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Early promise; three instances of beaten favouritism before an odds-on maiden win at Limerick; her chance is not obvious in the light of an official rating of 93; however, dramatic improvement is not out of the question with the stable in outstanding form this week.

5/1

1st

14

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 50y

13:35 Limerick

Signora

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Took third in a Naas Group 3 on debut last term (6f, good); beaten favourite in Albany Stakes next time and no help to favourite backers in two maiden runs this term either; collared late on at the Curragh (7f, heavy) when second; filled the same spot despite 1-2 odds at Cork last time (7f, soft to heavy); drying ground could help her and may finally make the breakthrough.

5/2

2nd

8

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:37 Cork

Signora

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Smart form on debut behind Lady Iman in Naas Group 3 (6f, good); didn't back that up when midfield in the Albany at Royal Ascot; raced keenly when reeled in late on seasonal reappearance in a 7f Curragh maiden (heavy); rated 92, preferred by Moore and the one to beat.

10/11

Form: 1 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Kameko filly; justified favouritism with 1l win at Ripon (6f, good) and is open to progress but the runner-up did nothing for the form in the Woodcote since; goes into markedly deeper waters.
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5th

8

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Spinning Lizzie

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Made a winning reappearance in AW contest; mixed results back on turf since, most recently coming up well short even allowing for difficult draw in Royal Ascot handicap (1m); limitations seem exposed.

25/1

26th

5

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Spinning Lizzie

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Wins at 6f (good) and 1m (AW); only midfield in a 7f Group 3 Guineas trial and then beaten 6.5l into third in the 1m2f Listed Pretty Polly; this trip might be a better fit but she's hardly on the crest of a wave right now.

33/1

3rd

7

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Newmarket

Spinning Lizzie

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won debut as 2yo but twice came up short in Group events; resumed with a late charge to grab a conditions stakes at Kempton (1m, AW) in March but the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good; 22-1, made most) proved too tough and, despite a new trip, the same is likely to be the case today.

20/1

20/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Comfortably beaten by Fitzella at Haydock (6f, good to firm; started favourite) but showed promise and looks the type to do much better, being a Blue Point filly who cost 500,000euros as a yearling.
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2nd

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 2

18:10 Windsor

Tahalel

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Struggled in the Albany (Group 3) last summer but she's been placed in her other three runs, including a close third on her reappearance at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; went down fighting in that race and she's respected on this step up to 1m.

4/1

3rd

9

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:10 Doncaster

Tahalel

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Daughter of Blue Point who made a promising start when second in a 6f Haydock maiden last May but she failed to build on it in two subsequent outings, although not totally disgraced when third in 7f Salisbury maiden in October; she fetched 500,000euros as a yearling and could still do better.

2/1

3rd

7

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 2

15:17 Salisbury

Tahalel

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

500,000euros yearling who kept on for a share of second when favourite on debut at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in May; finished last at Royal Ascot (33-1) subsequently and absent since but she retains potential given how well the Haydock form has worked out; respected on return.

5/2

Form: 1

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
240,000gns yearling purchase; by Starman; represents notable connections; justified favouritism in Carlisle contest (5f, good to firm; ridden out) and the form looks solid; should progress upped to 6f; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Venetian Sun

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

3yo filly who is unbeaten (6-6) over sprint trips, mostly in Group races, including two at the top level; only narrowly justified favouritism in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently but it's hard to knock her record and there may yet be further advancement in terms of her rating; sire won the July Cup; receives all the allowances and duly warrants respect.

3/1

1st

21

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Venetian Sun

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

5-5 over sprint trips, including 2yo wins at this meeting (C&D, good to firm) and in the Group 1 Prix Morny at Deauville (6f, good); having failed to stay 1m in the 1,000 Guineas, she was dropped back in trip in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to soft) four weeks ago and won in fine style; leading claims.

11/8

1st

8

(3)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Venetian Sun

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Top 6f 2yo, completing a notable hat-trick with wins in Group 3 at Royal Ascot, Group 2 at Newmarket (July) and Group 1 at Deauville (all good/good to firm); seemed fine at 7f (ran on after meeting trouble) when third in the Moyglare at the Curragh (yielding) on her final start but shaped like a non-stayer when stepped up to 1m for 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on reappearance; remains open to progress back at 6f; leading claims.

9/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £290.00
Straight Forecast £426.09
Tricast £8768.25
Trifecta £2966.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Signora

NEWMARKET:

Gold Digger

SPOTLIGHT:

Ipanema Queen

RP RATINGS:

Green Sense

POSTDATA:

Venetian Sun

TOPSPEED:

Balantina

LAMBOURN:

Senorita Vega

The Times:

Oh Cecelia

The Star:

Fitzella

D Express:

Signora

The Sun:

Signora

The Guardian:

Gold Digger

Daily Mail:

Gold Digger

Daily Mirror:

Ipanema Queen

Daily Record:

Green Sense