August 22 / 17.48 Goodwood

17.48

Good

Virgin Bet / EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8100
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Virgin Bet / EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-sister to 6f/1m AW winner Storm Star (RPR 106); dam 6f/7f winner (including 2yo/Group 3; 113), half-sister to winners Foxtrot Lady (7f Group 3) and Dance Of Fire (useful 1m-1m2f including 2yo), is granddaughter of Nunthorpe winner Lochangel; plenty to like on paper and yard is 20% with 2yos this season.
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9th

16

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:05 Doncaster

Planet Seeker

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ralph Beckett

Impressive on handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July and that form has worked out well; ran well when fourth in Group 3 Oak Tree at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) 18 days later and this unexposed 3yo could still be capable of better; has shown promise on soft; could be a contender.

14/1

4th

13

(9)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Planet Seeker

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ralph Beckett

Won on debut here (6f, good) last August and beaten on next two starts (6f; including Group 3) before convincing handicap win at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) this month; this is a much tougher test of her credentials but she impressed last time and her dam was a Group 3 winner; trainer saddled two 3yos to dead-heat for first in this race 12 months ago; one to consider.

13/2

1st

8

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:15 Newmarket (July)

Planet Seeker

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ralph Beckett

All races at 6f, winning on debut at Goodwood but having a difficult task when third in a Group 3 at Salisbury on her next and final juvenile start; never looked comfortable over the trip on belated return in an AW novice at Southwell last month but her powerful finish into fourth strongly suggests she'll improve for an extra furlong now handicapping; considered.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 7

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
62,000gns yearling; didn't live up to market expectations on Windsor debut (6f, good; 4-1) last month but there was a flag start and that was run during a heavy downpour; should be more streetwise this time and interesting to see if money arrives for her again.
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6th

6

(7)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:47 Yarmouth

Passing Thought

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made a winning reappearance at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April off a 2lb lower mark than today's but she's struggled in three starts since, including when fifth of six at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) ten days ago; drops back in trip with blinkers added.

12/1

5th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Thirsk

Passing Thought

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Reappeared with a win at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) in April but she struggled at Royal Ascot next time and it was the same story in a Class 4 at Musselburgh last month; has something to prove again and she needs to get back on track.

15/2

OUR TIP

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Her dam won at this trip and is closely related to a 6f Group 1 2yo winner; weak 9-1 shot on recent Yarmouth debut (6f, good to firm) but she made eyecatching progress from off the pace and was only narrowly beaten by the favourite; that was a promising start and she's an interesting contender.
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7th

9

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Coconut Cove

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Wolverhampton maiden winner has been tried at Listed level in all three starts since, notably at Ayr last month when career-best second over 5f in Land O'Burns Stakes; back to 6f here and this stiff finish may not suit.

9/2

2nd

12

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:08 Ayr

Coconut Cove

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

All runs over 6f; best form when fifth of 15 in a Haydock Listed event four weeks ago; drop to 5f needs to spark improvement but it isn't out of the question.

20/1

5th

10

(13)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Coconut Cove

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Off the mark at the third attempt at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last October and took another step forward when sixth of 19 in Listed race at Newmarket later that month (6f, good; unraced on softer); with a good trainer and she's open to further improvement, but it's very much necessary today.

16/1

Form: 7225

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Big improvement when runner-up at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June and she ran to a similar level when second at Newmarket next time; sets the standard on that form but she was last of five in a Sandown nursery (5f, good) three weeks ago and needs to bounce back after that.
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8th

6

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:27 Thirsk

Country Artiste

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

12-race maiden who has form figures of 556097 in handicaps and was always in rear at Beverley (5f, good to firm) last Tuesday; opposable.

25/1

7th

3

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:47 Beverley

Country Artiste

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

Early promise for previous yard but didn't progress and it's been a struggle off high marks since switched to handicaps; dropping steadily in the weights and down in grade so may do better; has worn a hood, first-time cheekpieces today.

16/1

9th

11

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:10 Thirsk

Country Artiste

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

0-10 and she has yet to shine for her new stable, beaten 14l behind Simba's Pride at Ripon five weeks ago; lots to prove.

33/1

4/1

Form: 4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Pinatubo filly who is first foal of a 1m 2yo winner (including Group 2; RPR 112); attracted support into 8-1 at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago and she kept on well to finish a close fourth of seven; ties in with Coconut Cove on that form and she should improve for the experience; respected.
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5th

4

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:48 Goodwood

Enha

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Pinatubo filly who is first foal of a 1m 2yo winner (including Group 2; RPR 112); attracted support into 8-1 at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago and she kept on well to finish a close fourth of seven; ties in with Coconut Cove on that form and she should improve for the experience; respected.

4/1

4th

3

(4)

6th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

17:45 Yarmouth

Enha

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

By Pinatubo; first foal; dam 1m 2yo winner (including Group 2; RPR 112), sister to winners Journey (1m4f Group 1) and Mimikyu (14.5f Group 2) out of French St Leger winner; from a leading stable, she's very much one to note.

5/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
17,000euros foal; fourth foal; dam unplaced 7f/7.5f in France, half-sister to winners Mistrusting (6f Listed; dam of US 1m 2yo Grade 1 winner Mysterious Night) and Akhlaaq (6f 2yo/1m), out of 6f 2yo Group 2 winner; yard better known for older horses and she could be one for further down the line.
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9th

1

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:50 Bath

Mortubo

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

The tongue-tie has had a positive response, winning easily over C&D in June (good) and nearly following up over 6f at Newmarket (good to firm); that was off 3lb lower than today and they claimed 7lb last time, so has more on her plate at these weights.

4/1

2nd

6

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:27 Newmarket (July)

Mortubo

9st 4lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Much improved for the fitting of a tongue-strap at Bath (5.7f, good) two weeks ago, leading 1f out and winning going away; a 7lb rise looks fair and she should make another bold bid.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:05 Bath

Mortubo

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Yet to be placed after four starts but kept on well from the rear to take fourth on seasonal/handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) in April and has plenty of scope to build on that performance; tongue-tie added.

6/1

40/1

Form: 9

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Finished a remote last of nine at a biggish price on her Newbury debut (6f, good) last Friday.
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7th

7

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:50 Leicester

Pimentel

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Marcus Tregoning

Sole win from nine starts came in a nursery at Brighton (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last September; clear second behind an easy winner at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) last month and it was another solid effort at Brighton (7f) three weeks ago; drops back in trip with claims.

11/4

3rd

6

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Pimentel

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won a nursery over C&D (good to firm; first time cheekpieces) last September and was returning from 166 days off when a clear second behind an easy winner at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) on Saturday (taking her record under Ashley Lewis to 122); return to this trip should suit; respected.

3/1

2nd

6

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:35 Chepstow

Pimentel

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Marcus Tregoning

Wolverhampton winner for Ashley Lewis last autumn off 3lb lower; runs in a sprint for the first time since handicapping and would want to see a bit of market strength back from almost six months off.

7/1

Form: 36

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Kameko filly; promising third on Windsor debut (6f, good) last month but she took a strong hold on her return visit last week and was only sixth of 12; still very early days but has bit to prove after that last run and others are more persuasive.
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11th

13

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:02 Bath

Denbys Dream

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Charlie Pike

Brighton winner over 1m in June (good to firm) but hasn't looked straightforward since.

20/1

6th

10

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Bath

Denbys Dream

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Charlie Pike

Brighton winner over 1m in June (good to firm) but hasn't looked straightforward since.

20/1

6th

9

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:00 Windsor

Denbys Dream

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Pike

Gained a first win at the eleventh attempt at Brighton (1m) in June and not disgraced under an aggressive ride when sixth at Chepstow (1m) 19 days ago; considered off a 2lb lower mark.

7/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
34,000euros yearling; Space Blues half-sister to winners Citronnade (1m3f/1m4f; RPR 98) and Ardenlee Star (6f-1m including 2yo/US dirt; 83); yard 0-25 with 2yos this term and she could be a longer-term prospect.
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8th

9

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Newmarket

Polka Blue

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Charles Hills

Returns to 7f over which she has form figures of 3431; last three runs have been over 6f and all respectable, last time only midfield at Goodwood (behind Woohoo) but after conceding lengths at the start; has a 67-day absence to overcome but not ruled out.

13/2

10th

20

(16)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Polka Blue

8st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Charles Hills

Has won handicaps this year at 6f (good to firm) and 7f (AW); similar chance to Shallow on last month's Newmarket clash and the leaders never came back when third from off the pace at Chester latest (6f, good); each-way shout.

25/1

3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:24 Chester

Polka Blue

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

Has found new reserves of late, gaining back-to-back wins over 6f (good to firm) and 7f (AW) before building up a head of steam to take a late third against the older fillies at Newmarket (6f) recently; might prefer a stiffer test than this sharp 6f but still hard to leave out.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £89.60
Straight Forecast £81.45
Trifecta £351.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coconut Cove

POSTDATA:

Country Artiste

Telegraph:

Enha

The Times:

Planet Seeker

TOPSPEED:

Denby's Dream

NEWMARKET:

Coconut Cove

The Guardian:

Coconut Cove

D Express:

Coconut Cove

Daily Mirror:

Coconut Cove

The Star:

Coconut Cove

Daily Record:

Coconut Cove

Daily Mail:

Enha

LAMBOURN:

Country Artiste

The Sun:

Country Artiste