August 09 / 15.40 Newmarket (July)

15.40

Good

Newsells Park Stud Sweet Solera Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 5 runners
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Newsells Park Stud Sweet Solera Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dubawi filly who didn't need too much encouragement to make a winning debut at Newmarket in May (6f, good to firm) when Midnight Tango was back in fourth; the runner-up was Eskimo Pie who was only 3l behind the top-class True Love in the Queen Mary; has been off a while (withdrawn from last month's Princess Margaret at Ascot) but she's very promising.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(6)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newmarket

Dance To The Music

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Has raced only on ground firmer than good; two from two on home soil, namely wins at the Newmarket tracks, notably 7f Group 3; unlucky fourth, admittedly through her own doing, in Canadian Grade 1 over 1m since (might have won with a better start); remains of major interest.

11/2

1st

1

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Dance To The Music

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Dubawi filly who didn't need too much encouragement to make a winning debut at Newmarket in May (6f, good to firm) when Midnight Tango was back in fourth; the runner-up was Eskimo Pie who was only 3l behind the top-class True Love in the Queen Mary; has been off a while (withdrawn from last month's Princess Margaret at Ascot) but she's very promising.

11/10

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 51

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Still looked green when hitting the front at Ascot but won that 6f novice with a good bit in hand; has plenty to find according to Topspeed/RPR figures but is potentially useful; 15 days is a quick turnaround but the extra furlong won't be a bother as she should stay beyond this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Princess Petrol

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Went close in Group 3 Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last August and again ran well when fourth of five in Group 2 at Longchamp (1m, soft) in September; however, well beaten in Group 3/Listed races (7f/6f, good) on her two starts this spring and has to get back on track.

40/1

8th

6

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Goodwood

Princess Petrol

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Stylish winner of 6f Ascot novice in July and bettered that form when runner-up in the Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f) and fourth in a Longchamp Group 2 (1m) in the autumn; hooded for her reappearance but she beat only one home in Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury; headgear quickly dispensed with.

12/1

13th

7

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Princess Petrol

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Gained her novice win at Ascot (6f) then showed Group form that comprised a close second at Newmarket (7f) and fourth of five at Longchamp (1m); holds a respectable chance on bare ratings in first-time hood.

11/1

Form: 144

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Highly tried since her debut win on the AW, finishing fourth in the Chesham and the Group 2 Superlative Stakes over C&D; slightly worrying that she hung away her chance last time (signs of that the run before as well) but she's the standard-setter on form and this is her first assignment consigned to fillies; her yard has won this three times in seven years.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket (July)

Venetian Lace

9st 0lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Second to Precise in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile last October (good; no match for the winner) and returned with fine third in the 1,000 Guineas (1m, good to firm; Fillies' Mile third Evolutionist in second); failed to settle when tailed off over 1m4f in the Oaks last month (when reportedly unsuited by the slow ground); drops back in trip but with something to find.

20/1

9th

9

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 1

16:00 Epsom

Venetian Lace

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

0-6 since debut win on AW last June and unproven on slow ground; however, she was a fine second in a red-hot running of the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket last October and reappeared with an excellent third in the 1,000 Guineas there (1m) last month; made the running on her last two starts; by Derby winner Masar and rallied in the closing stages last time, so it's possible that this sizeable step up in trip will suit; not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 4124

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Confined to 6f thus far; came from well off the pace to nearly win a Listed race here (runner-up was second in last week's Molecomb) and under a more positive ride she was too free in the Princess Margaret; expect a return to patient tactics this time, especially upped to 7f; respected.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

19

(17)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Midnight Tango

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

0-6 in Group/Listed races since winning a maiden at Hamilton last June on her second start but she's often run well and was better than ever when a neck runner-up to Coppull in the Group 3 Trial over C&D (good to firm) on last month's return; each-way claims if backing up that performance.

33/1

2nd

8

(7)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Ascot

Midnight Tango

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Ran well in Listed/Group 3 company last summer following her maiden win at Hamilton and her two lesser efforts at the end of the campaign can both be excused; this free-going filly shouldn't mind the return to sprinting but she will need to raise her game a notch.

33/1

10th

5

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Midnight Tango

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Has Listed and Group 3 form, including at Newmarket, but seems to have stopped progressing; chance partly depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.

12/1

Form: 1

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
The form of her debut win at Newbury (6f, good to firm; 14-1) is nothing to go wild about but winning newcomers from this yard usually turn out useful and her trainer has a good record in that maiden; couldn't be ruled out with this step up in trip highly likely to benefit.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Sapphire Steps

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to add to her debut success at Newbury around this time last year and her fourth of nine at Newmarket (also 6f, good to firm), while respectable, will need building on.

20/1

4th

4

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:11 Newmarket (July)

Sapphire Steps

9st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Highly tried after a successful debut last year; never involved upped to 1m last time, having made a solid comeback over 7f, and the drop to sprinting would suggest stamina may have been the issue; one to consider down another 2lb.

8/1

8th

7

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Sapphire Steps

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Filly whose Newbury record features her debut success last July (6f) and creditable fifth on handicap/seasonal debut (7f, good; Class 2); in the mix, provided she stays this new trip.

14/1

Non-runners

True Test

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Payout
Exacta £15.60
Straight Forecast £21.76
Trifecta £48.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Venetian Lace

SPOTLIGHT:

Midnight Tango

NEWMARKET:

Dance To The Music

D Express:

Princess Petrol

Daily Mirror:

Princess Petrol

The Star:

Princess Petrol

TOPSPEED:

Venetian Lace

The Times:

Venetian Lace

The Sun:

Venetian Lace

POSTDATA:

Midnight Tango

LAMBOURN:

Midnight Tango

Telegraph:

Midnight Tango

The Guardian:

Dance To The Music

Daily Mail:

Dance To The Music

Daily Record:

Dance To The Music