September 19 / 17.44 Newcastle (AW)

17.44

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Jimbo Thompson Bluesky EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Jimbo Thompson Bluesky EBF Restricted Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns yearling; third foal; half-sister to winners Townsend Manor (5f-6f including 2yo/Qatar; RPR 86) and Marry The Night (1m; 66); dam a 6f AW winner (82) from the family of Irish Derby winner Westover; starts out at a modest level and her yard is having a good year; just 2-80 with AW 2yos in the last five years, however.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Storm Esme

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

2-3 in 2yo campaign (6f, AW/good) but a long way below that level on her four starts this year (5f-7f); the step up in trip needs to prompt a dramatic turnaround.

16/1

5th

1

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:48 Ayr

Storm Esme

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

2-3 last year but has yet to show she has trained on, tailed off at Pontefract last time; moves up in trip with plenty to prove.

12/1

8th

5

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Storm Esme

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 2-3 last year suggested she could prove a progressive type this term; that hasn't hitherto materialised but her two spring defeats came in higher grades; may be capable of a bigger effort at this level.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to four winners including Mountain Brave (6f/7f including AW; RPR 100), Lucky Dip (6f-1m including AW; 90) and Delft (6f/7f AW; 87); dam 7f winner (91), half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Wunders Dream and 1m Group 3 winner Grecian Dancer; lots to like on paper and no surprise to see her feature.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zarinca

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Edward Bethell

Got off the mark in a Southwell maiden (6f, AW) in April but disappointing in a couple of turf handicaps since; needs to bounce back to her best returning to AW and stepping back up in trip.

10/1

5th

5

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Zarinca

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Edward Bethell

Reappeared with a smooth win in a Southwell maiden (6f, AW) in April but she was only sixth of eight on handicap/turf debut at Pontefract (6f, good) last month; still unexposed but that was disappointing last time and she needs to kick on again to defy this mark.

5/1

6th

6

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:18 Pontefract

Zarinca

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Thrice-raced filly who most recently prevailed in Southwell maiden (6f; kept to AW) on seasonal debut; pedigree suggests she should do better still and prove as effective on turf; respected handicap debutante.

7/2

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12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£32,000 yearling; half-sister to winners Lawful Command (7f/1m including 2yo; RPR 98) and Electric Blue (5f-7f including AW/Qatar; 78); dam 1m winner (77), out of 1,000 Guineas third; hooded for debut; stable in form and she's worth a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

1

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:53 Thirsk

Clementines Star

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Hooded for her first three starts; third at Newcastle (6f, AW) in two starts last year and also ran well in two starts this term (turf/AW), most recently when beaten a neck at Southwell (hood removed) 11 days ago on her first try at this trip; returns to turf and she has strong claims.

8/11

2nd

9

(7)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Clementines Star

9st 0lb

J: William Carver

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Third at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last autumn on first two starts and got closer to the target when filling the same position on reappearance at Bath (5.7f, good) three weeks ago; there is every chance that 7f will suit and she's on the shortlist.

11/2

3rd

4

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:05 Bath

Clementines Star

9st 0lb

J: William Carver

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Perhaps a shade disappointing on her second 2yo start but her keeping-on third of 12 at Newcastle (6f) was a promising debut; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls at Wolverhampton in April (9-2 at time of withdrawal); not discounted now switched to turf.

5/1

Form: 9230

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Second and third starts (6f, Tapeta and good) bring her into the reckoning but she dropped right away at Yarmouth when upped to 7f last month (raced too freely); has a point to prove after that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

2

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Startled Lady

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Ten-race maiden but she's been placed in three of her last four handicaps including when a 2l third at Newmarket (6f, good to firm; hood removed) last month; that was in a Class 5 event and she's respected on this drop back in grade.

2/1

3rd

7

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:27 Newmarket (July)

Startled Lady

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

0-9 and her form has plateaued; no obvious excuse when fifth of eight at Lingfield last time; others appeal more.

7/1

5th

9

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Startled Lady

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Has made the frame six times but remains a maiden; needs to show a shade more in order to bag her first win.

8/1

12/1

Form: 74

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
She has run to a modest level in two runs in 6f events (good to firm/Polytrack) in recent weeks; shapes as though she will be seen to better effect when faced with more of a stamina test.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(2)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Aly AAli

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

Had three qualifying runs over 6f in August/September, improving her RPR each time; fitted with cheekpieces now dropping to 5f for her handicap debut after four months off; yard has a healthy strike-rate here and it'll interesting to see what the betting makes of her.

9/2

5th

1

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:44 Newcastle (AW)

Aly AAli

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

She has run to a modest level in two runs in 6f events (good to firm/Polytrack) in recent weeks; shapes as though she will be seen to better effect when faced with more of a stamina test.

12/1

1

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:35 Lingfield (AW)

Aly AAli

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Ferguson

32,000gns yearling; showed some ability when seventh of 12 at Windsor (6f, good to firm; 28-1) 23 days ago; now switches to AW and she may well take a step forward.

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; sister to winners Key To Cotai (Listed-placed 5f 2yo/7f; RPR 97), Cotai Hero (6.5f/7f including 2yo/AW/France/Italy; 75) and Cotai Pearl (6f/6.5f including 2yo/Qatar); dam 5f-7f 2yo winner (85); stable strike-rate with 2yos is down this year but she makes enough appeal on paper to warrant a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Cotai Starlight

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Some promise on first two starts (6f; 2yo debut for Ed Walker) but her two 7f runs, including handicap debut (after wind op) three weeks ago, have been less convincing; 4lb lower today but not a solid option.

12/1

8th

8

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Cotai Starlight

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Her first two runs (debut came when trained by Ed Walker) were respectable but she took a backwards step at Catterick (7f, good) in April; she has undergone wind surgery prior to this handicap debut; can do better.

11/2

5th

5

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:22 Catterick

Cotai Starlight

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Katie Scott

Similar form in two runs, the latest her stable debut 13 days ago (6f, Tapeta); has 5.5l to make up on Got The Booty on that run so improvement is essential.

10/1

Form: 03

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on her Haydock debut but she fared better when keeping on for third, beaten the thick end of 5l, at Carlisle ten days ago (6f, soft); finished behind the reopposing Gwen's Girl on that occasion and needs to improve again to take this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:58 Beverley

Thornaby Annie

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Good run of form in May and June once hooded, finishing runner-up in two 7f handicaps before getting off the mark at Wetherby (1m, good to firm); ran out of steam after failing to settle at Nottingham (about 1m) 12 days ago but this test, in a less competitive race, should suit better.

100/30

7th

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Thornaby Annie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Runner-up twice in a row (7f, good to firm) before winning at Wetherby (good to firm) recently on her first crack at 1m; she could have more to offer at about this trip and she's respected up 4lb.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:32 Wetherby

Thornaby Annie

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Adrian Nicholls

Maiden; good second in two 7f handicaps at Redcar on last two starts (good to firm; hood on both times); can pull hard, but well drawn and a chance.

5/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal of a 5f/6f winner (including AW; RPR 77), herself a half-sister to winners Dark Thunder (7f) and Cat Royale (8.6f-11.4f); only of interest if backed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

All Good

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

40-1, hinted at promise when eighth of 12 in 6f maiden at Newcastle on debut 25 days ago; this daughter of Tasleet can take a step forward now.

20/1

8th

6

(8)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:44 Newcastle (AW)

All Good

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Second foal of a 5f/6f winner (including AW; RPR 77), herself a half-sister to winners Dark Thunder (7f) and Cat Royale (8.6f-11.4f); only of interest if backed.

20/1

33/1

Form: 6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 and ran green when sixth of 11, beaten just under 7l, on her Lingfield debut 16 days ago (6f, AW); big step forward required.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

4

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Control Room

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Grace Harris

Landed a maiden at Catterick (5f, soft) last October and eyecatching handicap debut when beaten a head at Bath (5.5f, good) on seasonal return in May despite being unruly beforehand; left Robert Cowell subsequently; satisfactory stable debut when third of seven at Windsor (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; needs to settle better but should not be far away.

5/2

3rd

5

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:45 Windsor

Control Room

9st 5lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Grace Harris

Ended 2025 with 5f Catterick maiden victory and signed off for Robert Cowell with a very good second of nine in 5.5f Bath handicap last month; up 3lb but very much one to consider for her new yard.

9/1

2nd

3

(3)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:28 Bath

Control Room

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Robert Cowell

Unexposed filly who made all when landing a Catterick maiden (5f, soft; 7-2) last October; that was a very narrow success but she looks on a fair opening mark and should have more to offer as a 3yo; respected on handicap/seasonal debut

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
4,000euros yearling; half-sister to winners Mansalu (7f; RPR 83) and Diamine (Italian 1m2f); dam a maiden half-sister to Italian Oaks winner Menhoubah; stable just 6-72 with 2yos in the last five seasons.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Mereside Princess

9st 2lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won two in a row (1m, soft/good) prior to a clear, close second behind a well-treated rival at Musselburgh (1m, good) last Monday; she returns to action before a 5lb rise kicks in and she has leading claims.

11/4

2nd

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

14:15 Musselburgh

Mereside Princess

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David & Nicola Barron

Gained a breakthrough win at Carlisle (1m) in May and comfortably followed up over C&D 17 days ago; hiked up 9lb here but she can go well again.

4/1

1st

1

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:50 Musselburgh

Mereside Princess

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David & Nicola Barron

Came good at 13th attempt, making all to fend off warm favourite at Carlisle (7.8f, soft) last month; should be fine on the forecast faster ground here and recent 4lb rise does not look excessive.

7/4

4/1

Form: 2

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped nicely when second of ten on her Carlisle debut ten days ago (6f, soft), looking likely to drop away early in the straight but keeping on nicely in the final furlong (Thornaby Annie back in third); open to progress and she's high on the list.
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6th

3

(1)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Leicester

Gwens Girl

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Mark Walford

Easily her best run was when second on debut (6f, soft) and has finished well behind in her two handicaps (1m); the cheekpieces need to make a difference.

12/1

6th

7

(6)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:50 Nottingham

Gwens Girl

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Made a promising start when runner-up at Carlisle (6f, soft) in September but she's struggled in three subsequent runs including on handicap/seasonal debut at Ripon (1m, good to soft) last month; still unexposed but she weakened quickly last time and has plenty to prove.

25/1

7th

2

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:52 Ripon

Gwens Girl

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Kept on for second on debut at Carlisle (6f, soft) last September; two lesser runs followed (6f/1m, AW/good) but she retains potential in view of that initial promise, and she's not ruled out on handicap/seasonal debut.

14/1

8/1

Form: 4

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 and slowly away but recovered to finish fourth of 12 on last month's debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm; beaten 5l); this half-sister to three winners is open to improvement and not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

11

(1)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Sweet Echo

8st 11lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Philip McBride

Well handicapped on her debut fourth in a Windsor maiden last August (6f, good to firm; slowly away), but has been disappointing since; may do better up to 7f for first time.

20/1

5th

4

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 6

17:35 Yarmouth

Sweet Echo

9st 1lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Philip McBride

August's debut at Windsor was encouraging but she's not beaten a rival since then; makes handicap debut after 150 days away.

14/1

12th

11

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:44 Newcastle (AW)

Sweet Echo

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Philip McBride

150-1 and slowly away but recovered to finish fourth of 12 on last month's debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm; beaten 5l); this half-sister to three winners is open to improvement and not ruled out.

8/1

Non-runners

Ten Sixty Six

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Payout
Exacta £39.50
Straight Forecast £31.40
Trifecta £244.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gwen's Girl

NEWMARKET:

Sweet Echo

D Express:

Zarinca

The Star:

Ten Sixty Six

POSTDATA:

Startled Lady

Daily Mail:

Storm Esme

RP RATINGS:

Gwen's Girl

Daily Mirror:

Gwen's Girl

The Sun:

Gwen's Girl

Daily Record:

Gwen's Girl

The Times:

Sweet Echo

Telegraph:

Sweet Echo

The Guardian:

Sweet Echo