June 20 / 17.00 Ascot

17.00

Good To Firm

Sandringham Stakes (Fillies’ Handicap)

  • Prize money: £56694
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 25 runners
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Sandringham Stakes (Fillies’ Handicap)

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £30.35
  • Place: £6.70

Form: 61-323

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Handicap mark took a 12lb hit for finishing close up in a 1m2f Listed race at Goodwood last month (good) but she might have won that had it panned out differently (poorly positioned); surprising that she stays 1m2f given her pedigree, and this stiff 1m could be just the ticket; it's hard to know how far her current momentum might take her; considered.
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12th

11

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Never Let Go

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Twice runner-up in Listed company, the latest at Kempton (1m, AW) in March; has failed to beat a rival in two starts since, though the very soft ground may have counted against her at Longchamp (1m) last time; can be given a chance on these terms if rediscovering her best form.

8/1

6th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Never Let Go

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Won the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot last summer; runner-up in Listed events in two of her three runs since but she chased home a rival with a BHA rating of 94 at Kempton last month and this is a much tougher test; down the list.

12/1

2nd

8

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:13 Kempton (AW)

Never Let Go

9st 2lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Ran on well to win the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot last summer; ended that campaign with two fair runs in Listed company; others have stronger form claims but she has only had eight starts and could progress again this year.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £8.10

Form: 412 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
1m maiden winner on the AW; floored by a bigger-priced stablemate when penalised at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but the winner has impressed since and could be useful at least; well bred and possibly comes here under the radar on handicap debut.
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1st

9

(13)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Ascot

Cajole

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won her maiden on AW in the spring and has proved consistent since, including in course handicap at the Royal meeting and at Listed/Group 3 level; quite a keen goer and this drop to 7f for the time since her debut could be a good move; acts on soft; gets the vote.

5/1

11

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Cajole

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Improved again when going down by 1l to Blue Bolt in C&D Listed event (good to firm) in July; her run of progressive form came to a halt when only fifth (American Gal second) in 1m Ascot Group 3 last time but she raced more freely than ideal.

11/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £3.55

Form: 115-

Last run: 252 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Relinquished her unbeaten record in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile last October; impressive debut winner over 7f (sole run on fast ground) and evidently not short of speed, having coped well with 6f in the Group 3 Dick Poole at Salisbury (good to soft) next time; however, elements of her pedigree suggest she'll stay 1m and the potential is there to revert back to Group races sooner rather than later; could easily have the class to cope with her big weight on handicap debut; first-time blinkers suggest connections mean business.
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1st

14

(7)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Tabiti

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ralph Beckett

Made it 2-2 when winning a 2yo Group 3 at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) last September; well beaten in Group 1 Fillies' Mile next time; reappeared with 2l third of 25 in the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm), where she probably benefited from racing in the small far-side group but it was still a fine run off top weight; firmly in calculations.

100/30

3rd

1

(1)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Tabiti

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Relinquished her unbeaten record in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile last October; impressive debut winner over 7f (sole run on fast ground) and evidently not short of speed, having coped well with 6f in the Group 3 Dick Poole at Salisbury (good to soft) next time; however, elements of her pedigree suggest she'll stay 1m and the potential is there to revert back to Group races sooner rather than later; could easily have the class to cope with her big weight on handicap debut; first-time blinkers suggest connections mean business.

16/1

7

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Tabiti

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

One of several runners who are bidding to remain unbeaten; evidently not short of speed, having coped well with 6f in the Dick Poole at Salisbury (good to soft) last time, adding to her 7f Newmarket win; however, elements of pedigree suggest she'll stay 1m; has potential.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 192-21

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
This represents a marked rise in grade but she took what looked a competitive Haydock 7f handicap apart last month and a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world; dam won over this far; her yard won last year's Britannia with a similarly progressive type.
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20th

15

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Oolong Poobong

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Edward Bethell

Progressive handicap form at the start of last summer, winning convincingly at Haydock (7f, good) before excellent fourth of 25 in the Sandringham at this meeting (1m, good to firm); not seen again until a creditable fifth of 13 in 1m Thirsk handicap (good) last month and entitled to come on for that run; first-time tongue-tie worn at Thirsk is retained; high on the shortlist under Spencer.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Oolong Poobong

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Progressive filly who put the race to bed quite convincingly for her first handicap win, at Haydock (7f, good) last May; had a much stiffer task in the Sandringham (1m, good to firm) at Royal Ascot after but ran a cracker in fourth, drifting across from a high draw; off since though so fitness unknown and market helpful; tongue tied this time.

13/2

4th

15

(21)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Oolong Poobong

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

This represents a marked rise in grade but she took what looked a competitive Haydock 7f handicap apart last month and a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world; dam won over this far; her yard won last year's Britannia with a similarly progressive type.

12/1

Form: 222-1

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Hit the woodwork in last season's novices at 6f/7f but was a strong favourite for last month's handicap debut at Kempton (7f) and had matters in hand up the straight to score with a degree of comfort; sire was a top sprinter but her dam won at 1m4f and today's stiffer stamina test should be easily within her range; others have achieved more but she's in the right hands to get better.
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2nd

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Dash Of Azure

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Both wins have been in handicaps but she finished well to go close in a Listed event over C&D (good) two weeks ago; hard to rule out anther good run but this is tougher than last time and she's not easy to predict.

9/1

2nd

6

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Dash Of Azure

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Just failed to win a 7f Ascot Listed event (soft; unlucky) last autumn but in October but she needs to put a couple of underwhelming efforts this year behind her.

9/1

12th

7

(13)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Dash Of Azure

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

The majority of her starts have been at 7f but she kept on to finish fifth of 25 in the Sandringham over the straight mile here (good to firm) at last year's Royal Ascot; peak effort came on her return to this track when just failing to win 7f Listed event (soft; unlucky) in October but she'll need to put an underwhelming comeback behind her to make an impact in this first Group 2.

50/1

Form: 2132-2

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Consistent and progressive juvenile at up to 7f; her handicap debut at Goodwood (7f, good) last month got messy and she could otherwise have finished closer to clearcut winner Silver Ghost; breeding casts some doubts over today's longer trip but she shapes as though it will be within range; James Fanshawe doesn't run many at this meeting and they always command a second look.
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2nd

11

(21)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Miss Nightfall

8st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: James Fanshawe

Has won only a novice in 14 starts but has some classy form, notably a close fifth in a Group 3 over 7f last September; favourite back in handicap company at Yarmouth (7f, good) last time but could manage only fifth of seven; her stable is no stranger to handicap success at this meeting but other runners arrive with more compelling claims.

10/1

5th

2

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

16:28 Yarmouth

Miss Nightfall

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has only won a novice in 13 starts but has some classy form to her name, notably a close fifth in a Group 3 over this trip last September; has contested Listed or Group races in her last four starts (first attempt at 1m on return) and her handicap form is very solid.

11/4

9th

7

(11)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:13 Kempton (AW)

Miss Nightfall

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Fanshawe

Just one win to her name and she has done much of her racing over shorter trips; did run well at Royal Ascot on her only 1m start, finishing sixth of 25 behind Never Let Go (1lb better off for a 3.5l defeat); promise on AW; may progress again this year.

16/1

11/1

Form: 3-21

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Hooded the last twice; fulfilled the promise of her opening two runs with a narrow 1m2f maiden win at Newmarket (good; 13-8); that was ultimately hard work and she may have been coming to the end of her tether over that far; this stiff 1m might be just right and she brings plenty of potential into handicaps; 2lb well in.
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4th

4

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Zgharta

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Held her own in some hot handicaps after winning Newmarket maiden (1m2f, good) in May 2025 but has not really fired on either start this season; will appreciate this ease in grade but needs to up her game.

8/1

12th

12

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Zgharta

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

A few of last year's efforts suggest this sort of mark is within reach; never threatened when favourite for the C&D handicap won by Radiant Beauty on reappearance but was caught further back than ideal the way that race went; the hood she's worn since her second start is off today; still not fully exposed.

11/1

6th

1

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Zgharta

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in 1m2f Newmarket maiden last May; the Sandringham over C&D last June was a brutal start to her handicap career but a strong-finishing fifth of 12 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good) next time, when blocked in her run, suggested this mark was within reach; had excuses on last two starts and has a big run in her under favourable conditions.

7/2

66/1

Form: 55-855

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-5 since debut win, albeit highly tried on occasions, and her last two efforts in the new cheekpieces were frustrating as she did not have the best of runs in a Curragh handicap (7f) or the valuable Gowran Classic (extended 1m1f); questionable how well handicapped she is but she could run well if getting a fair crack at it.
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3rd

5

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:55 Leopardstown

Nancy J

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won a 2yo maiden on debut for Jessica Harrington; ran some good races in defeat last year; joined Johnny Murtagh this term; stable in great form, but this 83-rated filly is not well treated by the race conditions.

12/1

4th

7

(10)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Nancy J

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won a 2yo maiden on debut at Gowran for Jessica Harrington and some good runs in defeat after without winning; well beaten on debut for this stable over 6f here, but that was on testing ground and can do a lot better now back on faster.

11/1

8/1

Form: 26-611

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has won 7f good-ground handicaps at top tracks in the style of a fast-improving filly, putting the race to bed last time at Goodwood in the blink of an eye; handicapper took a swipe with an 8lb rise but she's got her tail up and stretching to 1m could trigger further improvement.
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10th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Silver Ghost

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Emma Lavelle

Had a good 3yo campaign last season and she was beaten just a neck on the other Newmarket course (7f, good) this May on her second start back; has run well on this track in the past and she's in calculations up 2lb.

5/2

2nd

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Silver Ghost

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Two wins last May, including over C&D (good); failed to kick on subsequently but she reappeared with a solid third of six over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and could build on that performance this afternoon.

11/2

Form: 22-51 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Sister to high-class miler Dancing Gemini so bred to be better than this mark, and the potential is there after she won a 1m maiden at Gowran (good); has an Irish Oaks entry; worth a second look with cheekpieces joining the tongue-tie worn on last two outings.
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10th

1

(3)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Dancing Teapot

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Gowran maiden winner over 1m in June; unable to make a telling impression in the Sandringham Stakes (handicap) at Royal Ascot; disappointing when last of four in a 1m1f Leopardstown handicap; set a tough task in a Listed race at Gowran last time.

7/1

5

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

18:35 Gowran Park

Dancing Teapot

9st 1lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Course maiden over 1m in June; unable to make a telling impression in the Sandringham Stakes (handicap) at Royal Ascot; disappointing when last of four in a 1m1f Leopardstown handicap on latest; badly treated by the race conditions.

25/1

2

(2)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:27 Leopardstown

Dancing Teapot

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Gowran maiden over 1m last month but never involved in a hot handicap at Royal Ascot over the same trip since; the cheekpieces worn then are kept on and this is much less competitive; ground an unknown but sire's progeny usually handle it.

9/4

25/1

Form: 5114-3

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Two minor wins last year before finishing a keeping-on fourth in 6f Group 2 at the Newmarket July meeting, where she raced away from those who beat her; reappeared in March when shaping with significant promise behind male opposition in a 7f Listed race on the Lingfield AW; her dam winning a 1m May Hill offers plenty of encouragement for this longer trip; interesting for last year's successful connections; first-time tongue-tie.
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8

(14)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Bountiful

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

1m looks worth revisiting; didn't get the rub of the green over 7f last time but bouncing back from the widest stall won't be easy.

16/1

8th

1

(8)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Bountiful

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

5f/6f wins at two and was close up in a Group 2; hasn't looked well handicapped this season and seems to be treading water; the cheekpieces tried last time are left off.

20/1

1

(11)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Bountiful

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Mid-division in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot on sole crack at 1m (good to firm) and fair fourth at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) since; however, improvement is necessary today in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

12th
25 (27)
Alfareqa

12/1

Form: 9-12

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Even-money winner of a 7f maiden at Doncaster (good to firm) and probably bumped into a smart filly next time at Leicester (1m, good to soft); still early days and, by Frankel and out of a Cheveley Park winner, she's bred to advance her current mark; respected.
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5th

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:35 Newmarket

Alfareqa

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Owen Burrows

Won a 7f maiden at Doncaster (good to firm) and bumped into a smart filly next time at Leicester (1m, good to soft); unwise to knock her too harshly for a midfield finish in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot when last seen three months ago; by Frankel and out of a Cheveley Park winner, so retains lots of potential.

4/1

12th

25

(27)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Alfareqa

8st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Owen Burrows

Even-money winner of a 7f maiden at Doncaster (good to firm) and probably bumped into a smart filly next time at Leicester (1m, good to soft); still early days and, by Frankel and out of a Cheveley Park winner, she's bred to advance her current mark; respected.

12/1

2nd

1

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:00 Leicester

Alfareqa

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Frankel filly still looked green but built on her debut promise when landing 7f Doncaster maiden last month; strong at the finish there so is open to a fair bit more progress stepped up to 1m; holds excellent claims.

9/4

Form: 31-5

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Third and first in 7f maidens last year; ran okay in a Listed race on her comeback (1m, good) but no more than that and there are possible stamina issues.
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13th

8

(26)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Amangani

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Third and first in 7f maidens last year; ran okay in a Listed race on her comeback (1m, good) but no more than that and there are possible stamina issues.

50/1

7

(6)

5th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Amangani

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

No Nay Never filly backed up promising Gowran debut third last September in winning Punchestown fillies maiden a fortnight later, making virtually all; questions asked now stepped up in both trip and class.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

5th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Amangani

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, headway when bit short of room against far rail under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

14/1

125/1

Form: 11-703

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual Wolverhampton winner (8.6f, AW) but has come up well short in weaker handicaps than this; 3lb out of the weights as well.
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2nd

1

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eazy On The Eye

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Heather Main

Both wins came at this track at around 1m in autumn 2024; placed a couple of times in March on AW but below that form on turf twice since; may do better back on AW.

8/1

10th

10

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Eazy On The Eye

8st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Heather Main

Wins come on Tapeta and has lacked consistency on grass; withdrawn at Lingfield (turf) late last month having got upset at the stalls (100-30 at the time) and is on a fair mark if in a better frame of mind under experienced 7lb claimer Harry Vigors.

8/1

5

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Eazy On The Eye

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Heather Main

Both wins have come at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) and was demoted after finishing first past the post there in March; 0-8 on turf, though, and this may be an insufficient test for her.

13/2

15th
26 (22)
Ryka

25/1

Form: 174-1 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Both wins on fast ground and the two defeats (one in a Group 3) came in the mud; ridden patiently on her seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket (1m) where she made up ground comfortably to edge out Saariselka; with the 5lb rise a small price to pay for that win, she's a possible.
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6th

1

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

15:50 Goodwood

Ryka

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Enjoyed an excellent 2025 and she signed off with a 1m4f listed success at Toulouse in October; remains quite low mileage, so can do better still this season.

7/2

Form: 2-14 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m Kempton maiden during the winter; raced freely that day in front and again didn't help herself when beaten 2l in a novice here (1m, good to firm) in April; she would not have got in off this low a mark had she run well in an intended Listed race this month, when withdrawn on account of soft ground; much respected with a talented claimer taking off 5lb.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Purple Rainbow

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Novice form was progressive, winning on AW at Kempton (1m) in January before finishing fourth in a strong race at Ascot; yet to shine in handicaps but testing ground may have been against her at Sandown last time and she's well treated on her novice form if the combination of a first-time tongue-tie and return to AW sparks a return to form.

7/2

6

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Sandown

Purple Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Novice form was progressive, winning at Kempton (1m) in January before finishing fourth in a strong race at Ascot; yet to shine in handicaps, albeit latest York run (cheekpieces worn, absent today) was better, and the prospect of rain dims enthusiasm for a revival.

10/1

15

(10)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Purple Rainbow

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has raced at 1m+ since debut, following an emphatic maiden win on Kempton AW in January with a creditable show at Ascot (also 1m) in April; the big fillies' handicap over that trip at Royal Ascot was too much to ask and so was 1m2f on soft at Windsor since; can race freely so the return to 7f is worth a go; cheekpieces fitted.

10/1

17th
22 (18)
Annsar

100/1

Form: 3-11

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has kept a low profile this year in minor AW races (6f/7f) and never gave favourite backers any concerns last time in collecting by 3.5l; should stay 1m and there's no obvious reason why she won't be as effective on the grass, but this is a huge hike in class.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Annsar

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

2-2 at Lingfield, winning a 6f maiden and a 7f novice here in April; the handicapper has been in command through the summer though and the return to this track isn't enough to tempt.

20/1

8

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Annsar

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

A dual 6f/7f AW scorer in the spring and she got back on track when fourth of nine in 7f Thirsk handicap 18 days ago; she can make her presence felt from an easing mark.

14/1

4th

1

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Thirsk

Annsar

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jack Jones

Won twice on AW in April (6f maiden/7f novice) but has found things tougher in turf handicaps on last three appearances (6f-1m) and arrives here with something to prove.

10/1

33/1

Form: 312-22

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won her maiden over 6f but upped to 7f/1m for this season's handicap runs and gave it a right good go on both occasions, latterly finishing upsides Ryka at Newmarket (good to firm) after moving strongly through the race; has edged up 5lb for those defeats but she wouldn't be the worst handicapped of these.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Saariselka

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Walker

Won a Newbury maiden (6f, good to firm) last August and was runner-up in next three starts but she's finished down the field in her last three handicaps; wasn't beaten far at Newbury (7f) last month but this is tougher back up in grade and others are more convincing; tongue-tie added.

12/1

2

(4)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newbury

Saariselka

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Promising early, finishing runner-up in her next three starts after winning her maiden here (6f, good to firm) just under a year ago; well held in her last two outings and although they were much stronger races than this she still has enough to prove.

6/1

66/1

Form: 1-22

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Confined to 7f thus far; her debut win at Newmarket last year reads well (on good to soft) and she's held her own under penalties this season (AW/good), behind a progressive Beckett colt at Chepstow last time; fast ground is a grey area but she's a filly with upside now raised to 1m (pedigree bodes well).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

15:17 Nottingham

Sea Poetry

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Won last November (7f, good to soft) on her only start as 2yo; minor honours in four races this season (the exception was Royal Ascot) and she made late gains to take a good fourth of ten here (1m, good to soft) on latest, closing to within a short head of Love Beach for third; that was her best form and suggested that this new trip is well worth a go, which is backed up by her pedigree; considered.

7/4

3

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

15:17 Nottingham

Sea Poetry

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Won last November (7f, good to soft) on her only start as 2yo; minor honours in four races this season (the exception was Royal Ascot) and she made late gains to take a good fourth of ten here (1m, good to soft) on latest, closing to within a short head of Love Beach for third; that was her best form and suggested that this new trip is well worth a go, which is backed up by her pedigree; considered.

7/4

4th

9

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Sea Poetry

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Newmarket soft-ground debut winner who was back on song when fourth of ten in 7f Sandown handicap 26 days ago; possibilities eased 1lb here.

7/1

Form: 166-5

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
All four runs on good ground; confined to Listed and Group 3 races since her winning debut in France (7f); never nearer than at the finish in the Group 3 Athasi Stakes at the Curragh on her return (1m; first-time tongue-tie) and two of the four ahead of her went on to make the frame in the Irish 1,000 Guineas; her Group-race potential commands respect in a handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Mojave River

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Irish challenger; not especially solid on 2025 form that includes a success in maiden auction race at Cork where she didn't need to be anywhere near her best; others preferred.

40/1

9

(10)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

18:35 Gowran Park

Mojave River

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Debut winner at Deauville last summer; fifth in Group 3 Athasi on seasonal return in May; probably not helped by racing in small far-side group in Sandringham Stakes (handicap); odds-on winner dropped in class at Cork 19 days ago; cheekpieces added now.

11/2

100/1

Form: 1172-6 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
May need soft ground, conditions she enjoyed when winning a 1m novice last season and runner-up in a Group 2; had her first run on fast ground when a fader in a 1m Listed race at York last month and this won't be easy off a triple-digit mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

16

(10)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Serving With Style

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Hasn't added to pair of 2yo wins last year (also Group 2-placed) in a light 3yo campaign in good-class company, latest when plenty keen in Newmarket Listed last month; hard to be confident in but yard's runners always respected.

14/1

10th

14

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Serving With Style

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Seems suited by soft/good to soft; has fairly weak claims on her form in a light 2025 campaign; however, ran well in the Rockfel on this card 12 months ago and is quite interesting back here.

20/1

Form: 4-3412 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
A 6lb rise for winning so well at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) perhaps found her out when no match for Oolong Poobong at Haydock, but it could be she's now ready for this stiffer stamina test; needs to improve, mind.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Arabian Leopard

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Simcock

Looked one to follow when readily seeing off seven rivals over 7f here in May; her Royal Ascot defeat over a mile is easy enough to excuse and her other runs this summer all read well enough, closely matched with Angel Shared and Shallow on two pieces of July course form; a well-run 6f would suit and she's an each-way contender at least.

11/2

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Arabian Leopard

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Ready winner of a 7f handicap on the Rowley course in May; runner-up off this mark at Haydock next time and she has been placed in both starts since dropping back to 6f, latterly behind a smart filly at Goodwood; no obvious reason why she wouldn't go well again.

11/4

50/1

Form: 31-8

Last run: 66 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Looked quite nice in winning her AW novice (7f) but it's a big ask to win this given the way she ran in the Nell Gwyn, and that was two months ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

Cartwheel

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

Having dropped a long way in the weights she looked about ready to strike when third of eight at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last month, but she ran poorly back there (1m4f, good) 17 days ago; enough to prove after that.

14/1

8th

3

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

Cartwheel

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Dylan Cunha

AW novice winner in October 2024 but she's mostly struggled since finishing seventh in the Nell Gwyn last year; has tumbled in the weights and took a step back in the right direction when third here (1m2f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) 18 days ago; claims if seeing out this longer trip.

6/1

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

100/1

Form: 116-7

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual winner but has made little impact in Listed/handicap company on her last two starts, going off 40-1 at Musselburgh two weeks ago; couldn't be entertained for this on the back of that run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bassadanza

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Has faced stiff tasks in a Listed race and three Class 2 handicaps since winning her first two starts as a 2yo, including one here (7f); not easy to assess, but this is much easier and she could go well especially if the return here helps.

8/1

13

(7)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Bassadanza

8st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Faded in Listed race on hat-trick bid last term and took backward steps this season with her heavy defeats in handicaps at Musselburgh (1m1f) and Royal Ascot (1m); best watched at present.

66/1

24th

23

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Bassadanza

8st 6lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Dual winner but has made little impact in Listed/handicap company on her last two starts, going off 40-1 at Musselburgh two weeks ago; couldn't be entertained for this on the back of that run.

100/1

Form: 84-423

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
This is a belated handicap debut on her 11th start but she's exposed now and, while there's been more than enough this year at up to 1m to confirm that this 5f 2yo Listed winner has trained on, it's easy to envisage a handful being more kindly treated.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

23th

7

(11)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Betty Clover

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a Listed race at York (5f, good) as a 2yo but she's 0-14 since and was beaten 11l when fourth in Epsom Group 3 (8.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago.

33/1

4th

3

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:05 Epsom

Betty Clover

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a Listed race at York (5f, good) as a 2yo but she's 0-13 since and finished behind Shes Perfect and Arisaig in a Goodwood Listed event last time.

25/1

5th

2

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Betty Clover

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won a Listed race at York (5f, good) as a 2yo but she's 0-12 since and has had some major blips along the way; reappeared with fair fifth in Listed event at Kempton (1m) in March but Never Let Go was ahead of her in that race and the market leaders were well below form; only beaten a nose in the corresponding race 12 months ago but even that will need bettering today.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £1009.90
Straight Forecast £512.60
Tricast £4929.86
Trifecta £11164.70

Selections

The Guardian:

Silver Ghost

POSTDATA:

Dancing Teapot

RP RATINGS:

Supermodel

The Times:

Cajole

LAMBOURN:

Alfareqa

NEWMARKET:

Annsar

SPOTLIGHT:

Tabiti

TOPSPEED:

Arabian Leopard

D Express:

Amangani

Telegraph:

Dash Of Azure

Daily Mail:

Dancing Teapot

Daily Record:

Supermodel

Daily Mirror:

Silver Ghost

The Sun:

Silver Ghost

The Star:

Silver Ghost