August 17 / 15.42 Pontefract

15.42

Good

EBF Highfield Farm Flying Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £28010
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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EBF Highfield Farm Flying Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 160491 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Made the running and sprang 40-1 shock in Listed race at Galway (7f, soft) last month; won over 6f on good ground at Ripon in May; carries a 3lb penalty today and has to back up that latest form, but is not ruled out.
Place /
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Tropical Island

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Made the running and sprang 40-1 shock in Listed race at Galway (7f, soft) in July but has run poorly in another Listed event over 6f at Pontefract (fractious in the stalls) since.

20/1

1

(8)

17th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:42 Pontefract

Tropical Island

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Richard Fahey

Made the running and sprang 40-1 shock in Listed race at Galway (7f, soft) last month; won over 6f on good ground at Ripon in May; carries a 3lb penalty today and has to back up that latest form, but is not ruled out.

7/1

1st

5

(15)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Galway

Tropical Island

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Richard Fahey

Belied her 150-1 odds with a fourth-place finish in a Listed race at Chelmsford (7f, AW); failed to build on that at Pontefract; appears short of the standard required to win a Listed race

10/1

Form: 22-344 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has run well in defeat in Listed races on all three starts this season, most recently against males at York (5f, good to firm); she's back against her own sex today and could appreciate the return to 6f; in the mix.
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4th

6

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Rosy Affair

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Consistent British raider boasts a decent strike rate of 5-13 but her last four wins have come over 6f; finished a 1.5l fourth (a nose ahead of Jakajaro) over 5f in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot last time and there shouldn't be much between them again here; big player.

4/1

4th

22

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Rosy Affair

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Successful over 5f in the very early days but three wins in her last four starts have all been over 6f, in Listed races at home and a Group 3 at Deauville; returns to this trip for the first time since beaten in a Listed event last July and others have much stronger claims.

20/1

1st

7

(15)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Rosy Affair

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Listed winner at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last August and followed up in Group 3 at Deauville (6f, soft) 13 days later; reappeared with near-miss in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and has strong claims.

7/4

Form: 1-2529 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Weakened in 6f Group 3 at York last month but effective at this trip previously and she was a very close Listed second at Sandown (5f, good to firm) in June; could bounce back with big run now back down in grade.
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10th

5

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Hold A Dream

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Placed four times in Listed grade but below par in two comeback outings this spring (behind Flora Of Bermuda at Newmarket latterly); off ten weeks; even a return to her best is highly unlikely to be enough.

50/1

7th

3

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Hold A Dream

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Novice winner as a 2yo; placed four times in Listed grade, most recently runner-up over C&D (good to firm) on final start in 2025; ran below market expectations at Bath on reappearance but consistent on the whole and may rebound.

16/1

12th

6

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Hold A Dream

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Promising 2yo; made a fine return to action last May when second of 12 in a Listed event at Chelmsford (6f); placed at this level on a further three occasions, including when last seen in October; should give another good account for a stable that won this in 2010, 2013 and 2017.

11/2

Form: -42235 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Progressive in handicaps this season, most recently fifth of 13 in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Goodwood (6f, good) last month; however, she's 0-10 since her debut win and has something to find today.
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9

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Lady Of Andros

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

6f win on debut in France as 2yo; three close calls in 6f handicaps for new yard this year but a serious turnaround is needed with Dubai Treasure on their Goodwood July run and she faded in a 6f Listed race at Pontefract since; up against it with new blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 27-045 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Close fourth of 18 at York (6f, good) in June on second handicap start and slow ground may not have been ideal at Ayr since; unexposed but she needs a sizeable step forward if she's to win this.
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4th

9

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Magic Basma

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

4yo who has shown improved form in Listed races this term, finishing runner-up at Haydock (6f, good to soft) and Musselburgh (7f, good) on last two outings; Circe was 1.25l ahead of her at the latter but she's 3lb better off with Richard Hannon's charge this time; each-way claims again.

4/1

2nd

6

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Magic Basma

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

4yo who has shown improved form in Listed races this term, finishing fourth at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and runner-up at Haydock (6f, good to soft); she's 0-11 since her debut win in August 2024 and the return to 7f poses a question, but this is an easy track and she's a major player on form.

3/1

2nd

3

(12)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Magic Basma

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

0-10 since winning on debut in August 2024 but she ran well in Listed races last August/September (various ground) and did likewise when fourth of nine on reappearance at Newmarket three weeks ago (6f, good to firm; Rosy Affair about 2l ahead in second); could be thereabouts.

15/2

Form: 211 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at the Curragh (6f, good) in April and has won her next two (6f/6.6f, good); takes a leap in grade today but she's a half-sister to connections' Group 3 winner Treasure Trove and she could have plenty more left in the tank.
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7

(4)

17th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:42 Pontefract

No Alibi

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: P Twomey

Runner-up on debut at the Curragh (6f, good) in April and has won her next two (6f/6.6f, good); takes a leap in grade today but she's a half-sister to connections' Group 3 winner Treasure Trove and she could have plenty more left in the tank.

4/1

4

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

13:32 Limerick

No Alibi

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Both runs at 6f; promising runner-up at the Curragh on debut and went one better at Cork since, just holding on after hanging left; that form is no more than solid but she is entitled to be still improving so has to be on the shortlist.

5/2

Form: 5-8847

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fourth of seven at 33-1 in Listed race at Sandown in June (5f, good to firm; Hold A Dream second) but she's finished down the field otherwise this season, most recently back in a handicap at Sandown.
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12

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Pearl Of Windsor

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Conrad Allen

Won 5f maiden and novice races as a juvenile; seemingly has limitations in Listed races, twice finishing behind Hold A Dream, albeit beaten about only 2l by that one at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August when coming from well back last time; another tough task awaits.

40/1

8

(9)

17th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:42 Pontefract

Pearl Of Windsor

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Conrad Allen

Ran well when fourth of seven at 33-1 in Listed race at Sandown in June (5f, good to firm; Hold A Dream second) but she's finished down the field otherwise this season, most recently back in a handicap at Sandown.

20/1

Form: 33-51 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Improved form in a first-time hood when getting off the mark at the fourth attempt in a novice at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) on Wednesday; had nearly 5l to spare and it remains to be seen where her limitations lie in the hood, but others have a lot more substance to their form.
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7

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Rhyme Dust

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Third to Beautiful Diamond over 5.5f here (soft) in September on her final run for Mark Usher; low-key start for Ralph Beckett but she bounced back to form at York (6f, good) eight days ago, blowing the start but making a big mid-race move before weakening into fourth close home; shaped like the best horse in that race and perhaps has a stronger chance than her rating might indicate.

10/1

4th

1

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Rhyme Dust

10st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran well when third in a Listed event at Ayr last September (5.5f, soft; final run for Mark Usher); unplaced in two Listed races for new stable in 2026; faces a more suitable challenge today and her apprentice takes off a valuable 7lb.

10/1

6th

6

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Rhyme Dust

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

More than just not handling the track was amiss when she was last on her recent return at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); however, this lightly raced 4yo showed improved form when tackling soft ground at Ayr last September, finishing third in that 5.5f Listed race; not discounted back on slow ground.

12/1

Form: -61091 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) in June and rediscovered her progressive ways to win a competitive Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last time; holds leading claims.
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5th

4

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Stormy Impact

9st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and left reappearance behind when good fourth of 20 in the Dash there (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; just as effective at 6f and can play a prominent role from an unchanged mark.

13/2

4th

6

(16)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Stormy Impact

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In 2025 she took a big step forward from her seasonal return when sweeping through late to collar Lexington Blitz in the 3yo Dash on this card; also won at Wolverhampton in July (6f, AW) off 1lb higher than today; never a threat at York last month on return to action but it's not unreasonable to expect much better today and she is sure to get a strong pace to aim at.

12/1

16th

6

(22)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Stormy Impact

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the big-field 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and landed another quality handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in July; she lacks a recent run and there is a suspicion that 6f is her optimum trip, but she'll get a strong pace to aim at today and is not ruled out off a competitive mark.

25/1

Form: -12866

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won easily at Southwell (7f, AW) in April on her second start but 0-4 since in novice, Listed and handicap races; others are preferred.
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2nd

5

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

The Third Star

9st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Sole win came on the AW and is 0-6 on turf, but she ran well when chasing home an in-form rival over C&D (good to firm) last month; a player from the same mark.

6/1

2nd

10

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

The Third Star

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

7f maiden win on AW last April; faced some stiff tasks afterwards and came up short; well backed on last month's seasonal/stable debut (7f, AW), staying on best (fastest final-furlong sectional) for fifth in a race not run to suit; worth another crack at 1m on that evidence; may yet do better.

6/1

5th

2

(6)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

The Third Star

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Started off last year in good form for Chris Dwyer including winning a Southwell maiden (7f, Tapeta); regressed afterwards, albeit she faced some stiff tasks; market useful on stable debut (same owners) after seven months off.

10/1

Non-runners

Beaujolais Nouveau

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £51.50
Straight Forecast £52.00
Trifecta £237.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No Alibi

POSTDATA:

Rosy Affair

RP RATINGS:

Stormy Impact

D Express:

Lady Of Andros

LAMBOURN:

Hold A Dream

The Sun:

No Alibi

The Star:

No Alibi

Daily Record:

No Alibi

TOPSPEED:

Stormy Impact

The Times:

Stormy Impact

NEWMARKET:

Rosy Affair

Telegraph:

Rosy Affair

Daily Mirror:

Rosy Affair