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16.18

Soft

European Bloodstock News EBF ‘Lochsong’ Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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European Bloodstock News EBF ‘Lochsong’ Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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Abandoned

Form: 1-1 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Two from two in Ireland for Paul Flynn, namely 6f wins at Dundalk (AW) and Naas (good) ten months apart; interesting with further progress plausible on return from another break and debut for new connections.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Ms Willpower

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Looked a bright prospect when upsetting an odds-on chance in a 6f maiden at Dundalk last August; may be vulnerable on turf/seasonal debut.

7/1

1st

1

(3)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Ms Willpower

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

midfield

8/1

Abandoned

Form: 112-11 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Coped well with the return to good ground in the Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton (6f) most recently, making it four wins from her last five appearances; has a strong record on soft/heavy; 1-1 over C&D; progressing very well and again commands respect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Nariko

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hugo Palmer

Kept taking steps forward, most recently when a cosy winner at Hamilton (6f, good; has won on heavy) in July so a hefty defeat as favourite for the Ayr Silver Cup since was a blow; perhaps fitting cheekpieces will help, perhaps not; up against it on these terms either way.

20/1

11th

7

(18)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Nariko

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Has an outstanding record for Oisin Murphy, winning four of five starts for him and unfortunate to not to make it a clean sweep in the other; has won over 7f and is effective on all surfaces; she tends to cut it fine but was again strong when it mattered at Hamilton (6f, good) in July and continues on the upgrade; solid chance.

5/1

Abandoned

Form: 33-514 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Improved form since dropped to 6f and wearing a hood, winning novice event at Salisbury then fourth in Listed grade at Pontefract; remains to be seen whether she can overcome a 20lb hike for latter effort.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

9th

6

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Rhyme Dust

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Low-mileage filly whose form wearing hood comprises a success in 6f novice event and two good efforts in Listed grade, third at Ayr when last seen (final outing for Mark Usher; remains with same owner); could go well in the retained headgear.

20/1

3rd

9

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Rhyme Dust

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Mark Usher

Won Salisbury novice (6f, good to firm) last month before Listed fourth at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) four days later, wearing a hood each time; similar form when sixth in handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) on Tuesday; however, she's down the pecking order today; the hood returns.

25/1

Abandoned

Form: 201-1 D

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lost all chance with poor start in sole turf attempt; progressive (211) on AW otherwise, the most recent performance in Wolverhampton handicap five months ago; likely player if proving as good back in this sphere.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Orchid

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Both wins at 6f on the AW, either side of a winter break as a 2yo and 3yo; seemingly had stamina limitations back over 7f in the autumn and, while she should come on for her recent reappearance at Newmarket, this is a stiff track on which to prove her staying power.

10/1

6th

1

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Orchid

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Made it 2-3 on AW when winning on handicap/seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last April; then off until the autumn, when running some respectable races on turf; has to better that form to win off her current mark but this 4yo remains lightly raced and is not discounted.

12/1

4th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Orchid

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

Dual 6f AW winner; returned from five-month break with two respectable turf runs last month (7f/6f) and is not yet fully exposed after only six starts but others in this line-up have more pressing claims.

8/1

Abandoned

Form: 4133-7 C

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Failed to shine on AW in sole outing this year; solid 2yo campaign on turf featured a success at Salisbury (soft) and two placed efforts in Listed grade (good); possibilities returned to this sphere.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

17:00 Yarmouth

Running Queen

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

Out of the frame on AW in sole outing this term; solid 2yo campaign on turf featured a soft-ground win in conditions race and two placed efforts at Listed level; return to this sphere is the angle with her.

10/1

Form: 447123 CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Acts on soft and good to firm; successful at Windsor in June and has gone close in both subsequent starts; in-form 7yo whose holds solid claims are cemented by her strong record (3-4) at Salisbury.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(6)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Under The Twilight

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

Her last two wins have come over C&D, the latest off this mark last June (good to firm); bumped into one at Leicester 16 days ago and it was a run that promised better; can't rule out.

8/1

2nd

6

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Under The Twilight

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Blake

Should be all the better for her Doncaster reappearance and she's back on the same mark as for her Windsor success (6f, good to firm) last June; however, all her turf wins have come there and at Salisbury and this is the first time she's run on this track.

9/2

6th

5

(1)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Under The Twilight

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Has gained all turf wins at Salisbury and Windsor but appears effective at Doncaster, having finished 2l third off 4lb higher in this race on reappearance last year; each-way shout.

25/1

Form: 722201 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but made all at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) most recently; no certainty to follow up at this level, having never managed to score above Class 4.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Cinque Verde

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

The winner of ten of her 39 starts, notably when scampering clear of ten rivals in a Class 3 fillies' handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago; this represents a much stiffer assignment.

33/1

1st

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Cinque Verde

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins last year and campaign concluded with good fourth of 11 over this C&D (good); down the field on reappearance at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March but may have needed the run and is not ruled out.

14/1

8th

2

(1)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cinque Verde

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

Seven wins from 18 AW runs, three of them here; wouldn't look to have much in hand of this mark but she goes well fresh and the booking of Oisin Murphy is a notable one.

10/1

Abandoned

Form: 243128 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent but is on a difficult mark after finishing second in Listed grade on penultimate outing; gained her handicap win off a stone lower and probably needs to drop back down the weights.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
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Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Fleetwater

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Ran well when second of seven on her Southwell reappearance (6f, Tapeta) last month and wasn't disgraced when sixth of 11 in a 0-95 contest over C&D nine days ago; considered down in grade back against her own sex.

10/1

6th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Fleetwater

8st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: J S Moore

Both her wins have come at Windsor in midsummer; she made an encouraging seasonal return when second of seven in a fillies' handicap at Southwell two weeks ago but another step forward will be required to trouble the principals today.

20/1

2nd

2

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Southwell (AW)

Fleetwater

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Not seen in 140 days and although she has gone well fresh in the past, remains 9lb above her last winning mark; others more convincing.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 14-510 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Record is 2-7; got up in the final strides at Chester (6f, good) in May but was comfortably held at Glorious Goodwood since; chance largely depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(7)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Sea Emily Run

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tom Clover

6f novice win at Goodwood as a 2yo; only midfield on her seasonal/handicap debut at Doncaster in April but she built on that with a game win at Chester in May (6f, good); failed to fire back at Goodwood in July though and now drops in class for her AW debut.

10/1

11th

9

(5)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Goodwood

Sea Emily Run

8st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Seemed to have things more or less under control when narrowly beating Lady Of Andros at Chester (6f, good) in May; weighted to confirm the placings but refused to enter the stalls in June, so a doubt has to be factored in.

11/2

Form: -58183 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Record is 1-7, the success in Brighton maiden (6f, good to firm) in June; ran creditably in Epsom handicap most recently; faces a stiffer assignment from 3lb out of the weights upped two grades.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Kempton (AW)

Musical Angel

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Best form for Andrew Balding came on turf, including wins at Brighton (6f, good to firm) and Epsom (7f, good to soft) last year; makes stable debut after 190 days off having changed hands for 50,000gns in October; market informative.

4/1

1st

5

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Musical Angel

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Recorded a game success in Brighton maiden (6f) in June; neck second, clear of remainder, upped to 7f at Chester (good) most recently; this 3yo filly may do better still and is one to consider.

4/1

Verdict

Highly progressive NARIKO (nap) is still a fresh filly, having raced only twice this season, and may well be capable of completing a hat-trick. Ms Willpower (second choice) and Orchid are interesting rivals who look open to further improvement, while Running Queen has possibilities back on turf and Under The Twilight holds solid claims.[Steve Boow]