September 26 / 14.25 Newmarket

14.25

Good

BoyleSports Home Of Early Payout Rockfel Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £56710
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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BoyleSports Home Of Early Payout Rockfel Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 2219 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Soft ground provides an excuse for Salisbury Group 3 flop in latest 6f start; enters the reckoning on her peak effort, namely second in the Albany at Royal Ascot, and this new trip is well worth exploring.
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6th

9

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Awaken

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Ran well in fourth behind Zanthos in the Group 2 Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September on her final 2yo start; however, well beaten on both outings this season and needs to get back on track.

16/1

15th

1

(15)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Awaken

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Has to rebound from a nothing run in the Nell Gwyn in April but perhaps it's better to judge her on 2yo form, which included a second to the brilliant Venetian Sun in the 6f Albany at this meeting and another fine run in a 7f Group 3; both those efforts were on good to firm and pedigree bodes well for this first step up to 1m; her profile isn't a million miles away from Soprano's who won this for the same connections two years ago; possibilities.

25/1

Form: 4311 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Bids for a hat-trick after winning 7f contests (novice/nursery) on good ground at Carlisle; improving but faces a much stiffer assignment upped sharply in class.
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11th

7

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Ice Sovereigns

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Won a novice and a nursery at Carlisle (7f, good) last year, but was completely out of her depth when last of ten (behind Samra Green) in the Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on her final outing; this is much more realistic on her return and worth considering, especially if backed.

9/2

2

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Ice Sovereigns

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

Bids for a hat-trick after winning 7f contests (novice/nursery) on good ground at Carlisle; improving but faces a much stiffer assignment upped sharply in class.

33/1

1

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Ice Sovereigns

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Stepped up on her debut effort when a promising third at Goodwood (7f, heavy) in July and she had no trouble landing the odds in C&D novice (good) last month; this is much tougher off this opening mark but she's bred to be useful and could have a lot more to offer; respected on nursery debut.

11/4

Form: 21 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts at Thirsk, finishing second over 6f then going one better (only narrowly) over 7f; unexposed but her bare form is well short of the standard required in this field.
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4th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:50 Haydock

Mandarin Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won 7f Thirsk maiden last July but her form has plateaued in handicaps; last of four at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) on latest outing; dropped 4lb since but will still need a personal best.

15/2

4th

2

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

15:17 Beverley

Mandarin Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a 7f Thirsk maiden last July (good); hasn't progressed since going handicapping and was beaten nearly 5l over 1m at Thirsk last time (good); may improve at 1m2f.

9/1

9th

8

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Mandarin Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won a maiden here (7f, good) last July on second start; well beaten in Group 2 next time; she could improve for this month's reappearance sixth on handicap debut at Beverley (7.4f, good to soft) but her claims aren't compelling on the back of that.

33/1

Form: 1127 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Gained her two wins by an aggregate of 13l, then ran well in Goodwood Group 3; disappointing favourite in the May Hill since; chance of rebound partly depends on how well she responds to first-time headgear.
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3rd

7

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Moon Target

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Smart 3yo who has run well behind top-class rivals in 1m Group 1 events this year, fourth to Precise in the Coronation Stakes and third to Blue Bolt in the Prix Rothschild; convincing winner on good to soft ground on debut last summer; now down in grade, she's the pick on form and the one to beat.

100/30

4th

3

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Moon Target

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Runner-up to Precise in the Group 3 Prestige Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last August and third in the Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in September; she's better than she showed in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket (1m, good) last October, when well beaten behind Precise, but this is her first run since and she looks up against it.

50/1

7

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newmarket

Moon Target

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Disappointing favourite in the May Hill but otherwise has a solid record; ties in with Precise on Goodwood running; creditable third in the Rockfel at Newmarket (7f) with cheekpieces fitted most recently; could go well in the retained headgear.

10/1

Form: 41773

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Appeared to run well in similar event over 7f in France last time but needs to prove she can back it up; has something to find on her home-soil form and is held by Awaken on Albany running.
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5

(3)

26th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Nandita

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John & Thady Gosden

Appeared to run well in similar event over 7f in France last time but needs to prove she can back it up; has something to find on her home-soil form and is held by Awaken on Albany running.

25/1

7th

6

(6)

24th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Sandown

Nandita

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has reached a fairly useful standard over 6f, respectable seventh in the Albany at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently; out of a 7f scorer and may do better still.

11/2

11

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Ascot

Nandita

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

725,000gns yearling; something to find with Gold Digger and Awaken on Yarmouth form but scored comfortably at Kempton (6f, AW) since and may well improve further; has Royal Ascot winners in her pedigree.

20/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Responded well to her rider's urgings in Haydock maiden (7f, good) and was going away towards the finish; brings potential to this higher grade, albeit needs a big step forward on bare figures.
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2nd

8

(7)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Samra Green

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Did it well when making a successful debut at Haydock (7f, good) last August, but found the Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) rather tougher the following month, not that she was disgraced in finishing seventh of 11; market should be revealing on return and she still holds an Irish 1,000 Guineas entry; stable also runs Dunkeld Dreamer.

7/2

6

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Samra Green

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Responded well to her rider's urgings in Haydock maiden (7f, good) and was going away towards the finish; brings potential to this higher grade, albeit needs a big step forward on bare figures.

20/1

Form: 1742

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Bit to find with Moon Target on Goodwood Group 3 running and proved no match for the winner in Leopardstown Listed event (again over 7f) since; those were good efforts but additional progress is required.
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9th

9

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Sukanya

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Channon

Came from behind to win the Group 3 Fred Darling over C&D (good) on reappearance; tougher assignments over 1m since, racing freely in Ascot Group 3 on latest; this return to 7f is a plus but others have more obvious claims.

25/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Sukanya

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Improved upon her 2yo form when coming from the back of the pack to beat Touleen and win the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) on her reappearance; bounced back from a tame effort in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh when sixth of nine to Precise in the Coronation over C&D last month but Touleen was 2.5l ahead of her in second on that occasion.

12/1

6th

6

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Sukanya

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Improved upon her 2yo form when coming from the back of the pack to win the Group 3 Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury (7f, good) on her reappearance; well beaten at 25-1 in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh (1m, good) but she was bumped at the start and failed to settle; she may have untapped potential at 1m if settling better and she's not ruled out each-way.

40/1

Form: 1

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Daughter of her owner's high-class sprinter Starman; justified favouritism with clearcut win, despite greenness, in Nottingham maiden (6f, good); dam's side suggests 7f won't be a problem; promising contender.
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11th

17

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

The Prettiest Star

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ed Walker

Went down narrowly in Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) on second 2yo start and ran at least as well when fourth in the 1,000 Guineas there (1m, good to firm) on reappearance; should cope with today's drop back in distance and it's unlikely she's reached her ceiling just yet; leading contender for last year's winning stable.

7/1

4th

13

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

The Prettiest Star

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Daughter of her connections' July Cup winner Starman; duly showed plenty of promise in both 2yo starts, recording a clearcut success at Nottingham (6f, good) and close second, clear of remainder, in the Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm; Group 2); gives the impression she'll be suited by this further step up in distance; possibilities with additional improvement on the cards.

10/1

8

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

The Prettiest Star

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Daughter of her owner's high-class sprinter Starman; justified favouritism with clearcut win, despite greenness, in Nottingham maiden (6f, good); dam's side suggests 7f won't be a problem; promising contender.

11/2

Form: 11 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Two from two, namely stylish wins over 7f at Newbury (good to firm) and Leicester (good); beat Zanthos by just over 3l with William Buick on board last time; looks a Group filly in the making and commands respect.
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4th

8

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Touleen

8st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Owen Burrows

Edged out by Sukanya in the Fred Darling at Newbury on reappearance but had that reopposing rival behind her when an improved second to Precise in the Group 1 Coronation over C&D (good to firm) at the Royal meeting; even better than the result (met trouble a few times) on that occasion and a similar level of performance will make her hard to beat back in a Group 3.

4/5

2nd

8

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Touleen

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

2-3 in 2yo campaign and close second to Sukanya in the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) on her return; another good run when sixth of 19 to True Love in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm), beaten just over 4l; further improvement is necessary if she's to pose a serious threat but she's in excellent hands to continue to progress; might not be far away.

7/1

6th

15

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Touleen

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

Gained her 2yo wins in stylish fashion and made a satisfactory reappearance as favourite for the Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good; Group 3) when a close second under Saffie Osborne; bit to prove back at Newmarket, having looked ill at ease here in the Rockfel, but a plausible danger provided she handles the track better this time; from the family of 1,000 Guineas winner Ghanaati and retains potential.

16/1

Form: 12 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Registered an easy win in newcomers' race on the July course (7f, good to firm); readily outgunned by Touleen at Leicester, having pulled hard, but may make the rematch tighter provided she settles better; still of interest.
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7th

14

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Zanthos

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Down the field in Group 1s on her two starts this season, specifically the French 1,000 Guineas and the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; however, today's drop back in grade and first-time tongue-tie could prompt an upturn in fortunes, and she made virtually all to win the Group 2 Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September; can have a big say if back on song.

9/2

16th

22

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Zanthos

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Enjoyed the run of the race against the rail when making virtually all to win the Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September on her third start, but there was still lots to like about that performance and the runner-up went on to finish fourth in the 1,000 Guineas; soundly beaten in the French 1,000 Guineas (1m, heavy) on sole outing this year but she's lightly raced and could be suited by this first crack at sprinting; chance.

16/1

10

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Zanthos

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Registered an easy win in newcomers' race on the July course (7f, good to firm); readily outgunned by Touleen at Leicester, having pulled hard, but may make the rematch tighter provided she settles better; still of interest.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £67.90
Straight Forecast £91.36
Tricast £512.68
Trifecta £391.10

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Touleen

POSTDATA:

Zanthos

RP RATINGS:

Nandita

SPOTLIGHT:

The Prettiest Star

THE NORTH:

Samra Green

D Express:

The Prettiest Star

The Times:

Touleen

The Guardian:

Touleen

Daily Mirror:

Touleen

The Sun:

Touleen

The Star:

Touleen

Daily Record:

Touleen

NEWMARKET:

Zanthos

Telegraph:

Zanthos

TOPSPEED:

Nandita

Daily Mail:

Nandita