August 21 / 13.50 York

13.50

Good To Firm

Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £141775
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Sky Bet Lowther Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.95
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 12 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Strong in the betting when winning on debut at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in June and built on that in a big way to go close in the Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last month, when clear with unbeaten Royal Ascot winner Venetian Sun; highly regarded by her trainer, who won this last year, and she holds leading claims.
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5th

11

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Royal Fixation

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Leading 2yo, seeing off America Queen by 1l in the Group 2 Lowther over C&D (good to firm) at last year's Ebor meeting; also had that reopposing rival and Fitzella behind her when third to True Love in the Cheveley Park at Newmarket in the autumn (final start for Ed Walker); raced keenly and faded into a below-form seventh in 6f Newbury Listed race on reappearance for new connections; fitted with a first-time cheekpieces and tongue-tie combination as she bids to bounce back to form with a bang.

7/1

7th

11

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Royal Fixation

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K R Burke

Progressive filly over 6f on good to firm ground last year for Ed Walker, acquitting herself well at Group level after debut win; prevailed in the Lowther at York on penultimate start, then ran well in Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes that was won by the subsequent 1,000 Guineas winner; respected at the weights on debut for new connections.

9/4

3rd

8

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Royal Fixation

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

All three runs at 6f on good to firm; went close in the Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge on the July course and she looked a high-class juvenile when quickening well to beat America Queen by 1l in the Group 2 Lowther at York last month; seems highly regarded and could be anything; probably the one to beat.

2/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
180,000euros breeze-up buy who was sent off the hot favourite when winning by 12l on last month's debut at Haydock (6f, good); it didn't look a great race and this is a vastly tougher test of her credentials, but she's an exciting prospect and Ryan Moore rides.
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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

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1512

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
375,000gns breeze-up buy who won on debut before close fifth in Group 2 Queen Mary at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); then won Listed race at Sandown (5f, good) and was suited by the step up to 6f when 1l runner-up in Group 3 Princess Margaret at Ascot (good); every chance she'll again be in the mix.
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3rd

9

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 York

Staya

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

375,000gns breeze-up buy who won on debut before close fifth in Group 2 Queen Mary at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); then won Listed race at Sandown (5f, good) and was suited by the step up to 6f when 1l runner-up in Group 3 Princess Margaret at Ascot (good); every chance she'll again be in the mix.

6/1

2nd

10

(8)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:40 Ascot

Staya

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: George Scott

375,000gns breeze-up buy; her close fifth in the Queen Mary here puts her firmly in the mix and she did well to overcome a slow start and get up in a Listed race at Sandown three weeks ago; kept to 5f so far but gives the impression that today's extra furlong won't be troublesome.

7/2

1st

8

(2)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Staya

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Bought at the breeze-up sales in April for 375,000gns; made a good start with a comfortable win at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) in May and she found plenty of progress when finishing a close fifth in the Queen Mary (Group 2) at Royal Ascot; had a couple of today's rivals well behind her in that race and she sets a clear standard on that form; strong contender.

11/8

20/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made all on debut at Kempton (6f, AW) last month and did likewise to follow up in Ripon novice (6f, good); this 600,000gns yearling is out of a South African Grade 2 winner and could have more left in the tank, but both wins have come by half a length and she needs a sizeable step forward today.
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11th

3

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Dandana

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won 6f novice events at Kempton and Ripon on her first two starts and ran a creditable race when fourth in the Group 2 Lowther Stakes over C&D last August; flopped on soft ground when last seen 265 days ago but that is easy enough to excuse; still has time to do better.

9/2

6

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ayr

Dandana

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won her first two starts (6f, AW/good) then beaten just over 5l when fourth of 11 at 28-1 in the Group 2 Lowther at York (6f, good to firm); drops back in grade today and she's not ruled out.

13/2

66/1

Form: 216 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of her debut second at Kempton (6f, AW) to win in good style at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); however, she's since been well beaten behind two of these in the Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and has plenty to prove on the back of that.
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9th

6

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Mood Queen

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Limitations have been rather exposed over 6f, notwithstanding a respectable effort in the Lowther on penultimate start; new trip needs to have positive effect.

25/1

12

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ayr

Mood Queen

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Richard Hughes

Won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in June on second start; has come up short in Group 2 races on her two starts since (6f, good to firm) but this isn't as hot as the Lowther last time, in which she was fifth, and perhaps she'll be sharper now in first-time cheekpieces; not discounted.

10/1

5th

5

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 York

Mood Queen

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Richard Hughes

Built upon the promise of her debut second at Kempton (6f, AW) to win in good style at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); however, she's since been well beaten behind two of these in the Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and has plenty to prove on the back of that.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 121132 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-5 with Listed win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in June; in the first three in Group races the next twice; she was just over 3l behind runner-up Royal Fixation when third in the Duchess of Cambridge at Newmarket two starts ago but this consistent sort has an each-way chance.
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1st

10

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Argentine Tango

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Listed winner as a 2yo (6f, good to firm); running creditably in defeat this year and has the second highest BHA rating in the field but likely vulnerable to anything progressive.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:42 Sandown

Argentine Tango

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tim Easterby

Useful filly who ran respectably against her elders in the Temple Stakes at Haydock most recently and is one of the main players on ratings back down in grade; capable of taking a serious hand but rather lacks room for progress and is 0-10 since Listed win last June.

10/1

6th

13

(2)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Argentine Tango

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

2yo Listed winner at Newmarket last June and has run well when fourth in Group 3/Listed races on her two starts this spring, but she would be a shock winner today.

50/1

33/1

Form: 12 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Sole representative for trainer who won this in 2019 and 2022, and she was impressive on debut at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in July; another good run when close second to Dandana at Ripon (6f, good) recently but she has plenty to find in today's company.
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10

(5)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Ayr

Pearl Fortune

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Impressive on debut at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in July and runner-up in Ripon novice (6f, good) next time, before finishing seventh in the Group 2 Lowther at York (6f, good to firm); improvement is needed but the drop back in grade can help, as might the return to 5f; not discounted.

14/1

7th

6

(7)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 York

Pearl Fortune

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Sole representative for trainer who won this in 2019 and 2022, and she was impressive on debut at Beverley (5f, good to firm) in July; another good run when close second to Dandana at Ripon (6f, good) recently but she has plenty to find in today's company.

33/1

2

(1)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Ripon

Pearl Fortune

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

80,000gns breeze-up 2yo; Blue Point half-sister to seven winners including Ventura Storm (1m-12.5f including 2yo/Italian Group 1) and Hamaki (Listed-placed 6f-1m7f including 2yo; 109); odds-on for Beverley debut (5f, good to firm) last month and she surged 5l clear for an impressive win; has a penalty but she looks an exciting prospect and is a big player upped in trip.

15/8

11/1

Form: 311 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Made all by 3l at Hamilton (5f, good) on second start and followed up in Listed race at La Teste-de-Buch in France (6f, good), when readily accounting for several previous winners; this is tougher but she's respected.
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8th

11

(6)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 York

Wor Faayth

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Ellison

Made all by 3l at Hamilton (5f, good) on second start and followed up in Listed race at La Teste-de-Buch in France (6f, good), when readily accounting for several previous winners; this is tougher but she's respected.

11/1

Form: 11 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in June and followed up in Newbury novice (6f, good to firm), again by about 2l; hasn't looked the finished article and she's open to further improvement, but it's very much needed now she is taking a leap in grade.
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7th

7

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Timeforshowcasing

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Best form has come on AW/slow turf and well beaten on good on firm in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket, while she also has something to find with the principals on her peak runs; however, she won the German 1,000 Guineas (1m, soft) 19 days ago and an uncontested lead is a distinct possibility today, which would be a major plus; could make a bold bid if handling conditions.

33/1

16th

14

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Timeforshowcasing

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

Held on gamely in 1m Listed event at Newcastle on seasonal debut, taking AW record to 2-2 and overall strike-rate to 4-6; may win more races at the right level but looks out of her depth in this company returned to turf, as her two defeats (both Group 2) attest.

50/1

1st

7

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

Timeforshowcasing

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins from her five 2yo starts, including on Polytrack (sole run on AW) and a fillies' series final at Goodwood (7f) in September when last seen; not beaten far when fifth in the Group 2 May Hill at Doncaster (1m) on penultimate outing and she could be involved on this reappearance.

9/1

Form: 2106 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
33-1 winner of the Listed Marygate Stakes here (5f, good to firm) in May on her second start; then well beaten at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) before 2l sixth of eight in Group 3 at Deauville (7f, good); the return to York could be a positive but others arrive with far more pressing claims.
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10th

8

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 York

Secret Hideaway

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

33-1 winner of the Listed Marygate Stakes here (5f, good to firm) in May on her second start; then well beaten at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) before 2l sixth of eight in Group 3 at Deauville (7f, good); the return to York could be a positive but others arrive with far more pressing claims.

50/1

16

(18)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Secret Hideaway

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Dam was a Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner; beaten at Ripon on debut but then popped up at 33-1 in a Listed race at York (5f, good to firm), beating some of these in the process; given the strong headwind at York, she probably benefited from enjoying some crucial cover; still commands a level of respect with Listed honours already in the bag.

20/1

1st

8

(4)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:10 York

Secret Hideaway

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Her dam was a Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner and she's open to improvement on her second start; encouraging second of five at 12-1 on debut at Ripon (5f, good) three weeks ago but she was no match for a stablemate of Alaskan Light and Love Olivia, and others have much stronger form.

20/1

33/1

Form: 91 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Thrown in at deep end on debut in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm), where ninth of 23 at 250-1; then won by a neck when odds-on in Windsor novice (6f, good), where she would have had more to spare but for being wayward in front; others have stronger form but she's made a promising start to her career and could have more to offer; interesting each-way.
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5th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Come On Eibhlin

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Dylan Cunha

A fair 6f scorer as 2yo; holding her form well without winning this season, fourth in 1m Newmarket handicap last month; ought to be thereabouts once more.

4/1

4th

7

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:15 Newmarket (July)

Come On Eibhlin

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

More exposed than the other 3yos but she arrives on the back of two placed efforts (behind Crystal Pier on the first occasion); should run her race but perhaps vulnerable to improvers.

11/2

3rd

9

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Wetherby

Come On Eibhlin

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Posted sound effort when third at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago and may benefit from this drop back in trip but she's not making any progress and others have more appealing profiles.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.30
Straight Forecast £8.03
Tricast £20.70
Trifecta £38.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Fixation

Telegraph:

America Queen

POSTDATA:

Staya

Daily Mail:

Wor Faayth

D Express:

America Queen

Daily Record:

America Queen

RP RATINGS:

Royal Fixation

TOPSPEED:

Royal Fixation

LAMBOURN:

Royal Fixation

The Times:

Royal Fixation

The Guardian:

Royal Fixation

The Sun:

Royal Fixation

The Star:

Royal Fixation

NEWMARKET:

Staya

Daily Mirror:

Staya