July 03 / 15.10 Haydock

15.10

Good

Selecta Systems EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5940
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Selecta Systems EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
48,000euros foal, 180,000euros 2yo breeze-ups; 11th foal; Havana Grey half-sister to five winners, as well as the maiden Satisfying who was a promising 2yo for this yard in 2018; her purchase price catches the eye and her trainer's 2yos are going well; one to be interested in on debut.
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4th

7

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

America Queen

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Richard Hughes

Second to Royal Fixation in last year's Lowther over C&D (good to firm); made an encouraging return when beaten a neck in Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good) in April; faded to finish eighth of 16 in the Jersey at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) but should find life a bit easier back among her own sex and the return to 6f could also suit; owner/trainer won this last year.

10/1

8th

14

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

America Queen

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Lightly raced filly; made an encouraging return when beaten a neck in Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good) in April; late withdrawal from Irish 1,000 Guineas on veterinary advice; remains open to improvement and one of the likelier candidates.

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wears a hood on debut but so did her very useful sister Involvement when winning on her 2yo debut (7f); dam 1m 2yo/1m2f Listed winner (third in Oaks); trainer won this in 2022 and 2023 and she's entitled to respect.
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2nd

5

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Lady Gormire

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two encouraging runs over 6f here for her new stable; steps back up to 7f for her handicap debut; not fully exposed just yet.

4/1

3rd

8

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

18:52 Catterick

Lady Gormire

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 12l when runner-up on debut for Kevin Ryan; joined this trainer for 12,000gns, and made a solid start when runner-up in maiden fillies' race over C&D (6-1) three weeks ago; enters calculations.

9/4

2nd

4

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:40 Catterick

Lady Gormire

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Promising debut second in 6f Haydock maiden last July but only eighth of ten in 7f Doncaster maiden two months later on her final run for Kevin Ryan; has since changed hands for 12,000gns and not written off.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
19,000gns foal, 100,000euros yearling; Twilight Son sister to 6f AW winner Seeking Perfection (RPR 73); half-sister to winners Lady Of Arabia (1m-1m2f including 2yo; 88) and Cheese The One (6f/7f; 60); dam 7f AW winner (75); worth a second look on debut given her purchase price.
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14th

8

(18)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Maw Can

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Cost 100,000euros as a yearling but modest form in Britain for Adrian Nicholls; off eight months.  

16/1

10

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Maw Can

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Adrian Nicholls

Beaten around 14l when third of ten behind an easy winner at Haydock (6f, good) on debut but she hasn't built on that in two starts since; tailed off at Ayr (7f, good) 24 days ago and now makes her AW/handicap debut with blinkers applied.

20/1

7th

4

(4)

11th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:30 Ayr

Maw Can

9st 2lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Beaten 14l when third on Haydock debut (6f, good) last month and was a well-held sixth at Thirsk three weeks later; now goes up in trip but this looks another tough assignment and she'll be more interesting when switched to nurseries.

33/1

20/1

Form: 6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
There's some potential in her pedigree and her inexperience was evident when soundly beaten on debut at Chelmsford a fortnight ago (6f, AW; 16-1); open to improvement but a big step forward is necessary.
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8th

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Looks Likely

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Placed in her first two nurseries (5f and 6f, both on good ground) but she has finished out with the washing upped to 7f on her last two runs; 1m a query.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Looks Likely

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Placed in her first two nurseries (5f and 6f, both on good ground) but she has finished out with the washing upped to 7f on her last two runs; 1m a query.

25/1

12th

7

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Looks Likely

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Form since handicapping features placed efforts over 5f and 6f on turf; always behind when upped in trip/grade last time but may fare better returned to Class 6.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Night Of Thunder; first foal; dam 1m AW winner (RPR 97), half-sister to two winners out of 1m2f winner (82); top Newmarket trainer is 9-35 (26%) with 2yos here in the last five seasons; one to consider on debut.
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5th

1

(1)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Perfect Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Out of a Listed-placed 1m AW winner; showed no more than minor promise in her three qualifying races (6f-7f) but represents a top stable and it won't be a surprise if she makes the necessary improvement.

9/4

5th

3

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Perfect Ruler

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

Modest form in two juvenile runs over 6f (good and heavy) but she went off shortish prices each time and her 3yo career could be more fruitful, especially over a trip that should suit; market can guide on comeback.

13/2

5th

7

(2)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Haydock

Perfect Ruler

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Haggas

By Night Of Thunder; first foal; dam 1m AW winner (RPR 97), half-sister to two winners out of 1m2f winner (82); top Newmarket trainer is 9-35 (26%) with 2yos here in the last five seasons; one to consider on debut.

3/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
30,000gns yearling; eighth foal; Harry Angel half-sister to five winners notably Dora Penny (prolific 5f-6f; RPR 94), who won for this yard on her 2yo debut when favourite; dam prolific 5f/6f winner (102); the betting could be informative on debut.
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2nd

4

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:56 Leicester

Guernsey Angel

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Two 5f AW wins last year; didn't get home on soft ground at Haydock (6f) when last seen in May and she is still to convince she wants this far.

20/1

6th

10

(7)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:38 Haydock

Guernsey Angel

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: David Evans

Two 5f AW nursery wins in the final third of last year; however, she's been unplaced over 5f on her four starts this year and the return to 6f doesn't appear to be an obvious plus.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£65,000 yearling; second foal; dam Listed-placed 6f/7f winner (including 2yo; RPR 99) from talented family; trainer can have first-time-out 2yo winners and this Mehmas newcomer is not ruled out.
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9th

9

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Pull The Rug

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

A fair 6f winner as 2yo; nearest at the finish when a good fourth of 11 in 5f handicap here 11 days ago; very much one to consider back up in trip with a visor added.

8/1

4th

5

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Thirsk

Pull The Rug

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Improved when winning a handicap at Leicester (6f, good to soft) in September but pulled too hard at Newcastle next time; beat only one rival home at Catterick (6f, good) on her reappearance but she raced wide on that occasion and may well come on for it; drop back to 5f should be fine.

8/1

7th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Catterick

Pull The Rug

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Improved form when returned to 6f at Leicester (good to soft) in September, but, up 6lb, was soon pulling hard on Newcastle AW next time and paid the price; might be aiming for more cover this time and too soon to write off now back on turf.

7/1

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
In good hands and it's very early days, but she was well beaten at 28-1 at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago on debut and may be best watched until showing some promise.
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6

(5)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Beverley

Vita Scienza

9st 2lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Half-sister to four winners and she's in good hands, but she's been well beaten at 28-1 and 50-1 on her first two starts.

14/1

8th

9

(10)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Haydock

Vita Scienza

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

In good hands and it's very early days, but she was well beaten at 28-1 at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago on debut and may be best watched until showing some promise.

33/1

7th

6

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Vita Scienza

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Sixth foal; half-sister to winners Fauvette (Listed-placed 6f/7f; RPR 100), Faraasah (6f; 78) and Felippo (German/French 7f-12.5f); dam unraced half-sister to 7f 2yo Group 3 winner Muthabara; others are bred to be sharper but market confidence would bring her into it.

16/1

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field when 12-1 for last month's debut at Goodwood (6f, good) but that run wasn't devoid of promise and her dam was a 6f Listed winner; open to improvement for a trainer who is enjoying a fine season with his 2yos; on the shortlist.
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9th

3

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:00 Haydock

Wren Runner

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Seemed to be getting her act together when second of 11 at Windsor (6f, good) in July but two disappointing efforts have followed; needs to get back on track now handicapping up in trip.

14/1

6th

6

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 5

13:05 Chester

Wren Runner

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Seemed to be getting her act together when second of 11 at Windsor (6f, good) in July, on third start, but was very disappointing there last month and has the outside draw here.

9/2

6

(11)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:10 Windsor

Wren Runner

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Thrice-raced daughter of Kameko; showed clear improvement with front-running second over C&D (good) most recently, having been backed into favouritism; leading player provided that form is backed up.

11/4

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam represented these connections and was a prolific 5f-5.7f winner (including 2yo; RPR 70); trainer very much among the winners but is just 2-92 with 2yos in the past seasons.
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1st

2

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield

Bridgets Baby

9st 4lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Improved from her first three starts when beaten half a length into second of nine in a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (5f, good) ten days ago; although now in a handicap this looks even less competitive; non-runner at Ffos Las Wednesday.

Evs

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Payout
Exacta £11.30
Straight Forecast £9.57
Trifecta £174.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Perfect Ruler

SPOTLIGHT:

America Queen

The Times:

Wren Runner

NEWMARKET:

Perfect Ruler

Daily Mail:

Perfect Ruler

D Express:

Perfect Ruler

Daily Mirror:

Perfect Ruler

The Star:

Perfect Ruler

Daily Record:

Perfect Ruler

LAMBOURN:

America Queen

Telegraph:

America Queen

The Sun:

America Queen

The Guardian:

Wren Runner