August 22 / 16.10 York

16.10

Good To Firm

Assured Data Protection EBF Fillies’ Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 2f 56y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Assured Data Protection EBF Fillies’ Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: -26204

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-11 since winning on debut last May but has often run well and she fared best of those ridden patiently when a close fourth of 14 off this mark at Glorious Goodwood last time (1m2f, good; unraced on faster); in the mix.
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7th

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Akecheta

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy-ground win in a conditions race at this venue (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap; well supported in three of her four races this term, including the Irish Lincoln; has not run to expectations; new headgear combination tried.

9/2

5th

1

(7)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Akecheta

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy-ground win in conditions race at Gowran (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap; well supported in two of her three races this term, including the Irish Lincoln; has not run to expectations, but perhaps premature to write off.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Akecheta

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy ground win in conditions race at Gowran (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap, well held both starts this term at the Curragh (well-backed favourite for the Irish Lincoln on return), never counting over 1m2f latest; bit to prove now.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 951406 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
5yo who has a 7-22 strike-rate and showed career-best form when winning a six-runner handicap at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) in May; ran okay at Ascot last time and might appreciate this drop back in trip but she's now starting to look exposed and could be vulnerable in this competitive race.
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8th

2

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Ciara Pearl

10st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won a Nottingham handicap over 1m2f on third start last season (good to firm); several good runs without winning after that; lacks a recent run and seems high enough in the ratings at present.

16/1

1

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 2

16:35 Nottingham

Ciara Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Narrowly made all over C&D in May off 3lb lower; inconsistent since, wearing cheekpieces on last four outings, but she appeared to run very well from off the pace when 66-1 in a Listed race on latest outing; back up 3lb but considered for a place.

11/1

5th

3

(9)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Ciara Pearl

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made all to win a Nottingham handicap (1m2f, good to firm) in May; came up short in two previous attempts at Listed level, though; inconsistent in cheekpieces on last three starts; soft ground no bother but plenty to find.

50/1

Form: -30590 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on AW form as recent as January; however, she hasn't been at the top of her game on her four starts since April (AW/turf) and needs something extra if she's to capitalise on this mark.
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3rd

3

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Power Of Destiny

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Has finished out of the frame in her last five outings, but is back off the same mark as when successful over C&D last November; needs a resurgence but that's not out of the question, especially if responding positively to the first-time cheekpieces.

7/1

3

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Power Of Destiny

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Well handicapped on AW form as recent as January; however, she hasn't been at the top of her game on her four starts since April (AW/turf) and needs something extra if she's to capitalise on this mark.

12/1

5

(11)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Power Of Destiny

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ralph Beckett

Trained by Sir Michael Stoute when pipped in this race last year on handicap debut; made a successful start for Ralph Beckett on AW in November and went close in January (2lb lower today); however, she's not beaten many in her three starts since, back to turf for the last two; trainer won this race in 2020, 2022 and 2024.

20/1

Form: 9-0412

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dug deep to win at Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft) in June and close second of five behind unexposed 3yo at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) subsequently; however, this 5yo is back up in the weights and in grade today, and there's a doubt about her on the forecast fast ground.
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2

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:08 Stratford

Roarin Success

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Useful on the Flat in her prime and came good over hurdles at fifth attempt, battling well for narrow course win (2m, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; open to further progress if stamina holds out over this new trip; respected.

9/4

1st

4

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Roarin Success

11st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Useful Flat handicapper who showed promise in maiden hurdles but she was beaten 28l in a Uttoxeter handicap (2m, good) last month; still early days in this sphere but she has bit to prove after that last run; tongue-tie added.

16/1

5th

4

16th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:30 Uttoxeter

Roarin Success

11st 9lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Useful Flat handicapper; best run over hurdles when runner-up in a novice at Newcastle in January; fair form on the Flat since following a wind op; non-runner 8.05 Aintree Friday.

10/1

Form: 3-2175 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won Newmarket maiden (1m2f, good) in May on third start and not beaten far in her first two handicaps (1m, good to firm/good) despite not enjoying the rub of the green, with a tough draw at Royal Ascot then a troubled passage when keeping on well at Glorious Goodwood; could have more to offer now back up in trip and this unexposed 3yo is firmly in calculations.
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4th

4

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

19:00 Chester

Zgharta

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Held her own in some hot handicaps after winning Newmarket maiden (1m2f, good) in May 2025 but has not really fired on either start this season; will appreciate this ease in grade but needs to up her game.

8/1

12th

12

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Zgharta

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

A few of last year's efforts suggest this sort of mark is within reach; never threatened when favourite for the C&D handicap won by Radiant Beauty on reappearance but was caught further back than ideal the way that race went; the hood she's worn since her second start is off today; still not fully exposed.

11/1

6th

1

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Zgharta

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in 1m2f Newmarket maiden last May; the Sandringham over C&D last June was a brutal start to her handicap career but a strong-finishing fifth of 12 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good) next time, when blocked in her run, suggested this mark was within reach; had excuses on last two starts and has a big run in her under favourable conditions.

7/2

Form: 84-845 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger who won three times on the Flat last year (twice in Britain) and is well treated on that form; won over hurdles in April but hasn't been at the top of her game on the Flat this summer and was tailed off over hurdles last time (reportedly had mucus on her lungs); others preferred.
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15th

2

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Fiver Friday

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two wins in April, one of them over C&D, the other a good display to beat the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee over 1m2f at the Curragh; solid fourth of 20 in a premier handicap at the same venue in May; had an excuse (struck into) for a below-par Down Royal run; one of three runners for the stable; strong overall credentials.

7/2

8th

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Fiver Friday

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two wins in April, one of them over hurdles, the other a good display to beat the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee over 1m2f at the Curragh; solid fourth of 20 in a premier handicap at the same venue on latest; big weight here, but capable of holding her own.

5/1

4th

11

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Fiver Friday

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Now 11lb higher than for C&D win in March, an emphatic success gained at the main expense of the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee; has maintained progress with a wide-margin win in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown; strong contender.

6/1

Form: 6-182 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in May on second start and, after an unplaced Listed run at Newbury, she went close on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last time; this very lightly raced 3yo is in excellent hands to continue to progress and is a major player up 2lb.
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7th

4

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Wonder Star

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Haggas

Well held on soft on her only 2yo run; won at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in May on return and went close on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) in July; that saw her start second favourite at the York Ebor meeting (1m2f, good to firm) but, after racing up with the pace from a wide draw, she dropped out tamely; interesting to see if her backers return.

4/1

7

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Wonder Star

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won at Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in May on second start and, after an unplaced Listed run at Newbury, she went close on handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last time; this very lightly raced 3yo is in excellent hands to continue to progress and is a major player up 2lb.

9/2

11

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Wonder Star

8st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Haggas

Readily justified favouritism in Ascot maiden in May, stepping up plenty on her 2yo effort; 7-1, faded into eighth of ten in Listed race at Newbury (again 1m2f on good to firm) when an eight-day break was perhaps not ideal but it was still an improved RPR; unexposed handicap newcomer.

9/1

Form: 209505 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner who is 6lb lower than when second in this last year for Kevin Philippart de Foy and her recent fifth at Haydock on her second start for this stable was a step back in the right direction; however, she needs another in first-time cheekpieces today if she's to pose a threat.
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7th

3

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Bint Al Daar

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Frost

C&D winner against her own sex under Joanna Mason early last month off a 2lb lower mark; continued in form since and this is less competitive, so she needs a look.

7/1

8th

7

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bint Al Daar

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Kevin Frost

Ended a 19-race losing run at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last month, but couldn't get going in time when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) 16 days later; appears to stay this far and holds each-way claims.

20/1

5th

12

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bint Al Daar

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Frost

Mostly well below form in 2025 but came back down the weights and has often been competitive since October; indeed, Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) 16 days ago saw her first win since a C&D race in summer 2024; it's possible that she is on her way back but this is a warmer contest.

10/1

Form: 912316 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
4yo who posted her fourth win of the year at Haydock (11.6f, good) last month; however, further improvement is needed to defy a 4lb rise in this hotter race and she also needs to bounce back from a lesser run at Ayr.
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3rd

2

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:50 Hamilton

Jujubella

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Scored four times (at up to 1m4f) in 2025; back in good form of late, runner-up in 1m4f handicap at Newcastle two weeks ago; well in the mix nudged up 1lb.

5/2

2nd

6

(12)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Jujubella

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Not at the top of her game this season but she's dropped down the weights and took a step back in the right direction when fifth at Hamilton (1m5f, good) three weeks ago; creditable third of four at Hamilton on Thursday; three wins here include one at this trip and she warrants a good look.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Jujubella

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Not at the top of her game this season but she's dropped down the weights and took a step back in the right direction when fifth of seven here (1m5f, good) three weeks ago; the drop back in trip could help; not ruled out.

6/1

Form: 321

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of May's debut run at Haydock (1m, good to firm) when runner-up at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) in June, and took another step forward to win at Hamilton (8.3f, good) last month; this 3yo could prove well suited by today's trip and she has potential off her opening mark.
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1st

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Newmarket (July)

Brielle

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Returned with a win in 1m4f Thirsk handicap (good; first-time tongue-tie) in May; creditable effort when sixth of nine in a Listed race at Pontefract (1m4f, good again) since but the reopposing Revoir was 4.5l ahead in second; improvement needed at this level.

25/1

6th

2

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:05 Pontefract

Brielle

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Stablemate of Ryka; has registered her handicap wins in Class 4, latest at Thirsk (1m4f) on reappearance when fitted with first-time tongue-tie (retained today); faces a stiffer assignment back up sharply in grade.

25/1

Form: 7-9451 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
With the hood left off and front-running tactics adopted, she left her previous form behind to win by 6l at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last month on her second handicap start, breaking the track record in the process; now 11lb higher in a hotter race but this 3yo is in top hands and her illustrious pedigree provides optimism that she can rate higher still.
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1st

6

(13)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:40 Doncaster

Cape Flora

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has raced on only AW or good to firm; won by 6l at Leicester in her second handicap and kept finding more to end well on top at the York Ebor meeting next time, both from the front over about 1m2f; stamina in her illustrious family points to 1m4f; up another 9lb but she now looks highly promising.

100/30

11

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Cape Flora

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

With the hood left off and front-running tactics adopted, she left her previous form behind to win by 6l at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last month on her second handicap start, breaking the track record in the process; now 11lb higher in a hotter race but this 3yo is in top hands and her illustrious pedigree provides optimism that she can rate higher still.

5/1

1st

3

(6)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Leicester

Cape Flora

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Hooded last three starts; races freely and is also having issues at the start; that was again in evidence when rearing before finishing fifth of six at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) 20 days ago; suspicion she's better than the level currently being offered but no hood today and really could do with getting away cleanly.

9/2

Form: 1-6133 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
2-3 in novice events and third in small fields at Ascot (1m, good to firm) and Redcar (1m, good) on her two handicap runs; represents in-form yard and improvement can't be ruled out now up in trip, but it is necessary.
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1st

1

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Callisto Dream

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice in novice company before running creditably in 1m handicaps at Ascot and Redcar last July; both subsequent runs have resulted in heavy defeats over 1m2f; returns from 222 days off at a lower level and back at a mile; not ruled out.

11/2

7th

8

(2)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

17:22 Goodwood

Callisto Dream

9st 2lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

2-3 in novice events (both wins on slow ground, one of them here) and encouraging third on handicap debut at Ascot (1m, good to firm) in July; however, hasn't kicked on from there and was well beaten when upped in trip at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August last time.

14/1

12

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Callisto Dream

8st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

2-3 in novice events and third in small fields at Ascot (1m, good to firm) and Redcar (1m, good) on her two handicap runs; represents in-form yard and improvement can't be ruled out now up in trip, but it is necessary.

14/1

Form: 223-23

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-6 but in the first three every time (including on fast ground), most recently third of 12 in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m, good); by Arc winner Sottsass so the step up in trip could be a positive move; chance.
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3rd

8

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Blessed Star

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Johnston

Six seconds and two thirds from her eight races; best of those was in a handicap at the York Ebor meeting (1m2f, good to firm) on penultimate start but she was turned over at long odds-on in a maiden on latest, which has to prompt some caution despite that being her AW debut.

4/1

5

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Blessed Star

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Johnston

Placed in all seven starts, the latest when dead-heating for second of 13 in a 0-105 handicap at York (1m2f, good to firm) last month; makes his AW debut, but his sire has made a bright start with his runners around here (two winners and three seconds from seven runners); major player.

8/13

13

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Blessed Star

8st 6lb

J: Harry Bentley

T: Charlie Johnston

0-6 but in the first three every time (including on fast ground), most recently third of 12 in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m, good); by Arc winner Sottsass so the step up in trip could be a positive move; chance.

8/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £23.84
Tricast £289.67

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Zgharta

SPOTLIGHT:

Cape Flora

POSTDATA:

Wonder Star

TOPSPEED:

Akecheta

D Express:

Power Of Destiny

RP RATINGS:

Bint Al Daar

NEWMARKET:

Cape Flora

The Times:

Cape Flora

The Star:

Cape Flora

Telegraph:

Zgharta

The Guardian:

Zgharta

Daily Mail:

Zgharta

The Sun:

Zgharta

Daily Record:

Wonder Star

Daily Mirror:

Akecheta