July 10 / 18.25 Epsom

18.25

Good

Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Bands C/D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 0m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Bands C/D) (EBF Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 40

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with some promise when 2l fourth of five on Lingfield debut (7f, good) in May; finished last of ten in similar conditions at Haydock but she had some serious traffic issues and wasn't beaten far; still early days but this looks tough on the figures and she needs plenty of progress.
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9th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Looked a little flattered when sneaking up the near-side rail to score at Lingfield (good to firm) in May but she more than matched that with very creditable fifth of six in Epsom Listed event (again 7f, good to soft) next time; never threatened in similar event at Carlisle a fortnight ago, however, which tempers confidence on this return to handicaps.

14/1

7th

4

(9)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hannon

She's had plenty of racing but has shown improvement on her last two runs, easily winning Class 4 handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) before fifth of sixth to Ellusive Butterfly (who is now penalised) in Epsom Listed race (7f, good to soft), beaten about 4l; on the up and has each-way claims.

16/1

5th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:15 Epsom

Assaranca

8st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won well at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) most recently but that was only a handicap off a mark of 70 and everything panned out perfectly for her; has the worst chance at the weights back up in class.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
February foal; 32,000gns yearling; half-sister to five winners including Owney Madden (6f 2yo; RPR 88), Asteverdi (7f/1m including 2yo; 88) and Sixpack (1m4f/1m6f; 83); dam French 9.7f-1m7f winner (including Listed; 109); plenty to like on paper and interesting to see how she figures in market.
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4th

5

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

18:04 Goodwood

Exquisite Skye

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Michael Keady

Best effort when third of 13 in a Wolverhampton maiden (8.6f, AW) for Alice Haynes in October, but two heavy defeats since (including on stable debut) leave her with plenty to prove; cheekpieces given a go on handicap debut and they need to have an effect.

14/1

7th

7

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Exquisite Skye

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Keady

Placed three times for Alice Haynes last year; steps up in trip on stable debut and more required.

16/1

Form: 222

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Finished runner-up in all three starts and she didn't get the best of runs when upped to 7f at Doncaster (good to soft) two weeks ago; found improvement with that strong-finishing effort and sets a clear standard on that form; strong contender.
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8th

8

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Mystic Moment

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Quite useful for Eve Johnson Houghton at two, including making all in a C&D maiden (good); not at best in two outings for new yard (same owners) this spring so her hopes are pinned on a return to Epsom sparking a revival.

14/1

5th

3

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield

Mystic Moment

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Useful filly for Eve Johnson Houghton, readily made all in Epsom maiden (7f, good; Assaranca 4l second) in July; transferred to Neil Mulholland (same owners) but it was a low-key start when last of six in conditions race at Kempton (1m, AW) on her comeback in March; needs to put that behind her on this handicap debut.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to five winners including Notation (1m-2m AW including KSA; RPR 102), Temporize (1m4f-2m4f; 98) and Cool Party (8.5f-2m including 2yo; 97); dam 1m4f-1m6f winner (98), half-sister to Australian 1m2f Group 3 winner Observational; has lots of stamina in pedigree but yard is 23% with 2yos this season and she needs watching in market on debut.
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8th

8

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 5

15:00 Thirsk

Sweet Love

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Johnston

Regressive ten-race maiden who has been well held in five handicaps at up to 1m4f; continues to drop down the weights but she was always in rear at Newcastle two weeks ago and others are preferred.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Love

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Exposed, regressive maiden who again finished weakly on her first crack at 1m4f two months ago; handicapper giving her every chance but she's vulnerable to improvers and not obviously fancied.

12/1

5th

3

(5)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Love

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Her limitations have been exposed over shorter trips, most recently sixth of nine on her seasonal return here two weeks ago (9.5f); by Dream Ahead but she is related to several strong stayers so this new, longer trip could unlock something extra.

6/1

Form: 33

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Remote third of six on Ripon debut in May but she left that form behind when a creditable third behind an odds-on rival at Hamilton (6f, good); this step up in trip should suit on pedigree and she's open to more progress for in-form yard; in the mix.
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6

(3)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:25 Epsom

Alex Supreme

9st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Remote third of six on Ripon debut in May but she left that form behind when a creditable third behind an odds-on rival at Hamilton (6f, good); this step up in trip should suit on pedigree and she's open to more progress for in-form yard; in the mix.

100/30

1

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:12 Hamilton

Alex Supreme

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Stable won this last year; ability at an ordinary level at Ripon on debut last week but, while open to improvement, she'll need a big jump forward if she's to win this.

10/1

1

(2)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:12 Hamilton

Alex Supreme

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Stable won this last year; ability at an ordinary level at Ripon on debut last week but, while open to improvement, she'll need a big jump forward if she's to win this.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Massive price and finished a tailed-off last of ten on Kempton debut (6f, AW) last month.
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7th

7

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:46 Chepstow

Amalfi Bluebell

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Has shown little in five runs between 6f-1m2f; steps up further in trip and hard to make a case for.

100/1

8th

10

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Amalfi Bluebell

8st 11lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Barry Brennan

Best effort last term was when seventh of nine in a maiden at this track (7f, good) in August; first run since September and best watched unless the market speaks in her favour.

20/1

7th

2

(5)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Bath

Amalfi Bluebell

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Barry Brennan

Struggled on first two outings (6f/7f) but last month's seventh of nine in a good Lingfield maiden (7f, good) was more encouraging, and further progress is possible if she handles the slower ground on nursery debut.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
March foal; 18,000gns yearling; half-sister to winners Small Oasis (Group-placed 6f 2yo; RPR 100) and Graduated (7f 2yo; 74); dam 7f-1m2f maiden (66), half-sister to 1m2f/1m4f winner Prefontaine; has good target to aim at on debut and is best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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12th

11

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Honeyforthebears

8st 12lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Well beaten in two 7f runs in July; not easily recommended now upped in trip after a break.

50/1

12th

11

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Honeyforthebears

8st 12lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Well beaten in two 7f runs in July; not easily recommended now upped in trip after a break.

50/1

5

(3)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Honeyforthebears

9st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Half-sister to useful Irish 2yo Small Oasis; needed the experience when a remote fourth at Epsom 12 days ago; can improve on that but will need to.

14/1

Non-runners

Court Of Stars, Lapidarist

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £6.30
Straight Forecast £8.20
Trifecta £42.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mystic Moment

The Times:

Sweet Love

The Star:

Court Of Stars

D Express:

Sweet Love

RP RATINGS:

Mystic Moment

POSTDATA:

Mystic Moment

Telegraph:

Mystic Moment

The Guardian:

Mystic Moment

Daily Mail:

Mystic Moment

Daily Mirror:

Mystic Moment

The Sun:

Mystic Moment

Daily Record:

Mystic Moment