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
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(9)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Storm Esme

9st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Dual 6f 2yo winner from just three starts but out of form this season (five runs; 5f-8.3f); needs first-time cheekpieces to prompt a revival.

12/1

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

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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7th

7

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:06 Southwell (AW)

Zarinca

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Reappeared with a win in a maiden here (6f) in April but she's been well held in three handicaps since; still has low mileage but she needs to find more at this new trip.

12/1

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

OUR TIP

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

2

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

19:40 Chepstow

Clementines Star

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Lightly raced and has improved for stepping up to 7f without headgear, following her second at Southwell with an odds-on defeat of two rivals at Thirsk (good to firm); this mark might be okay for her handicap debut.

9/4

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

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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3rd

6

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Startled Lady

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Made the breakthrough at the 11th attempt when landing a Yarmouth handicap (6f, good to firm) in July; flopped at Doncaster last month, but she remains feasibly treated on her penultimate form and this return to Polytrack is no problem; dangerous if she can bounce back.

8/1

8th

7

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Startled Lady

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Made the breakthrough, justifying favouritism at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago; while she has responded to the removal of the hood, this represents a step back up the ladder (Class 5) from a 4lb higher mark; her task isn't an insurmountable one, though.

100/30

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

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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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Carlisle

Cotai Starlight

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Katie Scott

She was 28-1 and contesting just her second handicap when scoring at Ayr (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; fair effort under a penalty over that C&D one week later but she lacked the pace to land a blow when dropped to 5f last time; also squeezed out at the start that day so interesting to see how she fares at the trip this time.

12/1

5th

3

(5)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Cotai Starlight

9st 6lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Katie Scott

Off the mark when winning at Ayr (6f, good to firm) on her second try in handicap company before another solid run there two weeks ago; claims if handling this drop in trip.

5/1

4th

5

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Cotai Starlight

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Off the mark on second handicap start over C&D last week (good to firm; second run after wind op); should go well again.

3/1

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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6th

6

(13)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Thornaby Annie

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Gained a first win at Wetherby (1m) in June; not proving easy to catch right since and came in last of seven at Redcar (1m) 34 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

6

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

15:50 Redcar

Thornaby Annie

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Off the mark when winning at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but she disappointed having failed to settle at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) next time; bounced back with a good effort at Beverley (7.5f) two weeks ago and makes the shortlist.

6/1

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

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

1st

2

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:54 Ripon

All Good

9st 2lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Her dam was a 5f/6f winner for the yard (RPR 77) and it's very early days, but she was soundly beaten at big prices last autumn on her first two starts (6f/5f, AW) and this is her first outing since; improvement needed.

20/1

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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4th

2

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Control Room

9st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Grace Harris

Narrowly won a Catterick novice (5f, soft) for Robert Cowell last October and has performed with credit in four handicaps on good to firm ground since returning in May, the last three for this yard; return to a soft surface not a problem and should again go well for triple-handed stable.

3/1

4th

7

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Control Room

9st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Grace Harris

Maiden winner at 5f; two good runs for Grace Harris, last time finding one too good at Nottingham (5f); the third was runner-up last weekend at Newmarket.

6/1

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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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