October 11 / 16.50 Newmarket

16.50

Good

Modern Games British EBF Boadicea Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £31190.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 13 runners
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Modern Games British EBF Boadicea Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

Form: 1115-0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Could do no wrong in handicaps as a 3yo, winning all five at 6f and 7f (good to firm and good to soft); had some excuses when only fifth in this last year (soft; favourite) and was entitled to need the run on her belated Ayr comeback last month for a new yard, albeit under the pump from some way out; could well be a lot sharper back on good ground.
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1

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Alfa Kellenic

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Could do no wrong in handicaps as a 3yo, winning all five at 6f and 7f (good to firm and good to soft); had some excuses when only fifth in this last year (soft; favourite) and was entitled to need the run on her belated Ayr comeback last month for a new yard, albeit under the pump from some way out; could well be a lot sharper back on good ground.

9/2

6

(24)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Alfa Kellenic

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Another success story in 2024, her smooth win in the Silver Cup completing a six-timer; subsequent Listed defeat at Newmarket (6f, soft; poor track position) is easy enough to excuse; highly likely this mark is still in range but it can't have been plain sailing for her to be reappearing so late in the campaign; remains a filly of interest but perhaps one for another day; first run for Ivan Furtado.

16/1

Form: 115164 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Consistent and genuine filly who has done better the more she's raced, adding to three 6f handicap wins (good and good to firm; one over C&D) with a feisty show in fourth on unfavourable terms in a Group 3 at Doncaster (7f, soft) last month; can have a big say back at 6f.
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2

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Circe

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

Consistent and genuine filly who has done better the more she's raced, adding to three 6f handicap wins (good and good to firm; one over C&D) with a feisty show in fourth on unfavourable terms in a Group 3 at Doncaster (7f, soft) last month; can have a big say back at 6f.

5/1

4th

5

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Circe

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Richard Hannon

Three handicap wins this year (6f, good/good to firm) and another good run when sixth of 27 in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) last month; also effective at 7f and further improvement can't be ruled out, but it's necessary now upped in grade.

25/1

16

(23)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Circe

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

Ran well over 1m at this meeting last year; on the up as a sprinter this term, winning three of her last four starts and actually running really well on the occasion she was beaten (unsuitably soft ground); 6lb rise for her latest Class 3 win (good Topspeed figure) is fair enough but this will be a different test from anything she's previously encountered; she is a strong traveller though and Ryan Moore takes the ride.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-1418 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Healthy progress over 7f and 6f culminated in a useful win at Goodwood (good) in July when coming right across from the unfavoured side of the track; however, her finishing effort was perfunctory when tending to hang in a Listed race on the July course here (6f, good to firm) since and she needs a recent break to have been helpful.
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3

(13)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Dubai Treasure

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Healthy progress over 7f and 6f culminated in a useful win at Goodwood (good) in July when coming right across from the unfavoured side of the track; however, her finishing effort was perfunctory when tending to hang in a Listed race on the July course here (6f, good to firm) since and she needs a recent break to have been helpful.

7/2

8th

11

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Dubai Treasure

8st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Two 7f AW wins and ran well over that trip at York last month (raced wide); took the drop back to 6f in her stride at Glorious Goodwood, racing up the middle of the track for half of the race but then surging clear when joining the main pack over 2f out; likely she is up to this class and a big run looks on the cards.

5/1

Form: 530000 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has won and gone close in Group 3s (5f) on this track; seems to have lost some firepower this year but she wasn't far away in a 6f Listed race here in May nor was she disgraced in the Group 1 Flying Five in Ireland recently; might have a better chance than these terms suggest, at least for a place.
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4

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Vadream

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has won and gone close in Group 3s (5f) on this track; seems to have lost some firepower this year but she wasn't far away in a 6f Listed race here in May nor was she disgraced in the Group 1 Flying Five in Ireland recently; might have a better chance than these terms suggest, at least for a place.

16/1

11th

13

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Vadream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

On a long losing run, and now to 93 from the 107 mark she held when failing to make an impact in this event last season; in rear in the Temple Stakes won by Mgheera; down the field in the Wokingham and the Coral Golden Handicap.

66/1

19

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Vadream

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Losing run stretches back over two years; happiest on slow ground; tailed off in the Wokingham six weeks ago and returning cheekpieces aren't enough to make her of interest.

28/1

Form: -38008 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Latest three wins were over C&D (good to firm and good) and although her most recent efforts haven't been up to much (in cheekpieces the last twice, now discarded) she was thereabouts in two strong 6f handicaps here in the spring; might be all the better for a recent break and not dismissed.
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5

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Woodhay Wonder

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Latest three wins were over C&D (good to firm and good) and although her most recent efforts haven't been up to much (in cheekpieces the last twice, now discarded) she was thereabouts in two strong 6f handicaps here in the spring; might be all the better for a recent break and not dismissed.

10/1

8th

2

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Goodwood

Woodhay Wonder

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Ward

Had an excellent 2024 season, winning two over 6f and close up in strong 5f handicaps (all on good or quicker ground) as well; this season hasn't been going so swimmingly, though, with fitting cheekpieces no obvious help at Ascot (back over 5f) 17 days ago; has to turn things round.

7/1

5

(13)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Woodhay Wonder

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Fourth in last season's Palace Of Holyroodhouse over C&D and she's rated 2lb lower now; hasn't found her best yet in 2025 but cheekpieces are now added and the stable is in good form; interesting.

8/1

Form: 15-329 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Group 2 winner at York (6f) as a juvenile who retains all her ability; usually leads or races prominently but there wasn't a problem with being held up in the Group 1 Nunthorpe (5f) at York where she ran better than the near-5l defeat suggests; drying ground will suit; good claims.
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8th

7

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Celandine

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

0-6 since winning the Group 2 Lowther (6f, good to firm) as a 2yo, although she had an excuse (awkward leaving stalls, never a threat) in 6f Listed event at Newmarket (13-2) on reappearance; below par on two previous attempts at 5f, but not ruled out if on a going day for in-form yard.

11/2

5th

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Celandine

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Disappointing in similar event over C&D when last seen and is 0-5 since winning the Lowther as a 2yo; however, this seasonal debut may be the time to catch her; good third to Sayidah Dariyan in Group 3 at York (6f) on 2025 reappearance.

9/1

6

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Celandine

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Group 2 winner at York (6f) as a juvenile who retains all her ability; usually leads or races prominently but there wasn't a problem with being held up in the Group 1 Nunthorpe (5f) at York where she ran better than the near-5l defeat suggests; drying ground will suit; good claims.

5/2

Form: 841174

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Progressive at 5f in 2025, three wins culminating in one at Ascot (good) in July; has a lot to find on these difficult terms, though, with a trip query at 6f on top; yard has won two of the last six runnings.
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7

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Galaxy Zoo

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Progressive at 5f in 2025, three wins culminating in one at Ascot (good) in July; has a lot to find on these difficult terms, though, with a trip query at 6f on top; yard has won two of the last six runnings.

20/1

Form: -25293 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won 6f Yarmouth novice as 2yo; has bettered that form since, with narrow defeats in Listed races on AW (6f) and turf (5f), and although posing no serious threat when third at Pontefract (6f; good to firm; winner took a Group 3 next time) she did enough to think she can be involved again.
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7th

3

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Hold A Dream

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Novice winner as a 2yo; placed four times in Listed grade, most recently runner-up over C&D (good to firm) on final start in 2025; ran below market expectations at Bath on reappearance but consistent on the whole and may rebound.

16/1

12th

6

(9)

5th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

15:10 Bath

Hold A Dream

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Promising 2yo; made a fine return to action last May when second of 12 in a Listed event at Chelmsford (6f); placed at this level on a further three occasions, including when last seen in October; should give another good account for a stable that won this in 2010, 2013 and 2017.

11/2

8

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Hold A Dream

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Won 6f Yarmouth novice as 2yo; has bettered that form since, with narrow defeats in Listed races on AW (6f) and turf (5f), and although posing no serious threat when third at Pontefract (6f; good to firm; winner took a Group 3 next time) she did enough to think she can be involved again.

12/1

Form: 422357 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
6f win on debut in France as 2yo; three close calls in 6f handicaps for new yard this year but a serious turnaround is needed with Dubai Treasure on their Goodwood July run and she faded in a 6f Listed race at Pontefract since; up against it with new blinkers replacing cheekpieces.
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9

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Lady Of Andros

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ollie Sangster

6f win on debut in France as 2yo; three close calls in 6f handicaps for new yard this year but a serious turnaround is needed with Dubai Treasure on their Goodwood July run and she faded in a 6f Listed race at Pontefract since; up against it with new blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 314 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Front-running winner of five-runner 6f maiden at Ayr on second start but she proved vulnerable on AW debut at Kempton last month; still has potential but looks to be thrown to the wolves this time.
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11

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Media Darling

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Stuart Williams

Front-running winner of five-runner 6f maiden at Ayr on second start but she proved vulnerable on AW debut at Kempton last month; still has potential but looks to be thrown to the wolves this time.

25/1

4th

2

(1)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Media Darling

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Both outings over 6f on turf, finishing third at Newbury then making all in small field at Ayr; open to further progress and has similar claims to fellow form player Rock Iguana.

11/4

Form: -88476

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won 5f maiden and novice races as a juvenile; seemingly has limitations in Listed races, twice finishing behind Hold A Dream, albeit beaten about only 2l by that one at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August when coming from well back last time; another tough task awaits.
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12

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Pearl Of Windsor

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Conrad Allen

Won 5f maiden and novice races as a juvenile; seemingly has limitations in Listed races, twice finishing behind Hold A Dream, albeit beaten about only 2l by that one at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) in August when coming from well back last time; another tough task awaits.

40/1

8

(9)

17th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:42 Pontefract

Pearl Of Windsor

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Conrad Allen

Ran well when fourth of seven at 33-1 in Listed race at Sandown in June (5f, good to firm; Hold A Dream second) but she's finished down the field otherwise this season, most recently back in a handicap at Sandown.

20/1

Form: 744407

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two useful efforts in the spring, especially when beaten just under 3l in a good 6f Listed race at Doncaster (good to soft) in March; however, less convincing since, even if the return to 6f is the right move.
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2nd

1

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

18:45 Thirsk

Perfect Part

10st 2lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

She's been a promising fourth on two of her three starts this season, at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and here (7f, good) a fortnight ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); might not be far away.

11/1

4th

6

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Perfect Part

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

0-14 since winning debut; shaped quite nicely in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) on reappearance but never the slightest threat at Musselburgh next time; now tried in headgear.

12/1

6th

1

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Perfect Part

10st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Brian Ellison

0-13 since her successful racecourse debut albeit highly tried on occasions, but she made a fine return when fourth of 22 in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago and that form has already received a boost; well drawn and a big player from the same mark; stable also runs Callianassa.

6/1

40/1

Form: 329110

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has improved since visor added, winning two in a row over 5f at Ripon and Newmarket (on good and good to firm) but a recent Listed run at Ayr didn't advertise her claims for this now tackling 6f for the first time.
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2nd

1

(3)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Tiva

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Back-to-back 5f wins last August saw her soar up the weights; struggled in Listed company on her final two runs last year and she was again well held on her seasonal return at Ripon last month; down in class today and a better run is expected.

7/2

5th

3

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Tiva

9st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Improved when visor was added to her tongue-tie last year, winning over C&D (good) and at Newmarket (good to firm) in August; starts this campaign 5lb above the mark she defied at Newmarket and might be best watched after 196 days off with both the visor and tongue-tie missing.

13/2

Non-runners

Lady Roxby

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.70
Straight Forecast £30.25
Trifecta £164.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Alfa Kellenic

NEWMARKET:

Dubai Treasure

RP RATINGS:

Circe

SPOTLIGHT:

Celandine

Daily Mail:

Woodhay Wonder

Daily Record:

Celandine

The Times:

Alfa Kellenic

The Guardian:

Alfa Kellenic

The Star:

Alfa Kellenic

POSTDATA:

Circe

Daily Mirror:

Circe

Telegraph:

Dubai Treasure

D Express:

Dubai Treasure

The Sun:

Dubai Treasure