October 21 / 14.35 Yarmouth

14.35

Good

British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5372.99
  • 1m 0f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 07

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to shine in two AW starts (7f), still seemingly learning to ply her trade; tough task switched to turf with cheekpieces applied, looking more of a handicap prospect further down the line.
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1

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Yarmouth

Capricorn Belle

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Failed to shine in two AW starts (7f), still seemingly learning to ply her trade; tough task switched to turf with cheekpieces applied, looking more of a handicap prospect further down the line.

100/1

2

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Capricorn Belle

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Knight

Slowly away and always in rear at Kempton (7f) having been friendless in the betting; seems one for handicaps later on.

33/1

Form: 5 BF

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal from a talented 7f-1m winner; failed to live up to market expectations when fifth of nine on Newbury debut (7f, good to firm; 6-5 favourite) in July; afforded plenty of time since, so could flourish now with the benefit of that initial experience to draw upon.
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2

(6)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Yarmouth

Darkwing

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

First foal from a talented 7f-1m winner; failed to live up to market expectations when fifth of nine on Newbury debut (7f, good to firm; 6-5 favourite) in July; afforded plenty of time since, so could flourish now with the benefit of that initial experience to draw upon.

13/2

5

(8)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:22 Newbury

Darkwing

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Frankel filly and the first foal out of Indie Angel, who improved from handicaps to win a 1m Group 2 at Royal Ascot for these connections; fine pedigree and she has to be of interest on debut.

9/4

Form: 07

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Massive prices, failing to beat a rival in two starts (7f-8.5f); impossible to consider on that evidence; safe to look elsewhere.
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5th

14

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Dream Of Ithaca

8st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: John Gallagher

Just behind Von Dutch at Beverley before out of her depth behind Shirakawa back into novice company last time; would be a surprise winner.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Dream Of Ithaca

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Long way off the front pair on her comeback in a 0-60 Brighton handicap a fortnight ago; goes up in trip again on her AW debut and will find this somewhat tougher.

200/1

4th

10

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

17:25 Beverley

Dream Of Ithaca

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Handicap debutante who needs to have improved markedly over the winter, having finished last in all 2yo starts.

20/1

Form: 5

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to two winners and half-sister to four more, including First Instinct (5f-6f including 2yo; RPR 108); clear signs of inexperience when fifth of ten on Doncaster debut (7f; 10-1) six weeks ago; there's stamina in her family and she appeals as the type to do better eventually.
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5th

3

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:00 Newbury

Fractional

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Useful pedigree and fair form when never dangerous at Doncaster (7f, good) in September on debut; not so good when front-running at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) six weeks later, hanging markedly left; likely to stay but she needs to leave both pieces of form well behind her.

16/1

4

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Yarmouth

Fractional

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Sister to two winners and half-sister to four more, including First Instinct (5f-6f including 2yo; RPR 108); clear signs of inexperience when fifth of ten on Doncaster debut (7f; 10-1) six weeks ago; there's stamina in her family and she appeals as the type to do better eventually.

11/2

5

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Fractional

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Frankel filly; sibling to six winners, notably First Instinct (5.5f Listed/6f 2yo; 108) and Variable (1m4f including Listed; 105); dam 7f/1m (Group 1) 2yo scorer (112); attractively bred newcomer who is one to note.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to three winners, principally the 8.5f-9.5f US Graded stakes-placed Early Adopter; trainer is 2-44 (5%) with juveniles this year; others more appealing.
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4th

4

(3)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hot Silk

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Big price for one start last autumn, when shaping nicely despite hanging left; didn't build on that in a small-field Southwell maiden on her comeback early last month, when again inclined to lug left; tonight's longer trip should suit on pedigree.

12/1

4th

1

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Hot Silk

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Too Darn Hot filly who showed some promise with keeping-on sixth of ten at Yarmouth (1m; 50-1) in sole 2yo start; the form pick, even before factoring in the possibility of improvement.

3/1

5

(9)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Yarmouth

Hot Silk

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Sixth foal; half-sister to three winners, principally the 8.5f-9.5f US Graded stakes-placed Early Adopter; trainer is 2-44 (5%) with juveniles this year; others more appealing.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; dam placed between 6.5f and 8.5f (including 2yo/AW; RPR 75) and a half-sister to the multiple 1m2f Group 3 winner Stotsfold; trainer 1-13 (8%) with juveniles this year; likely to find a few of the others better equipped.
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11th

7

(12)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:30 Windsor

Hurricane Ann

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Six-race maiden who has posted regressive results in handicaps and has enough to prove back up further in trip.

12/1

12th

9

(1)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Leicester

Hurricane Ann

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Took a step forward on her handicap debut when fifth at Kempton (6f) in March but raced wide when only seventh at Chelmsford (6f) 18 days ago; not written off.

16/1

7th

3

(6)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hurricane Ann

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Four-race maiden who ran creditably, fifth of nine, in Kempton handicap (dropped to 6f) most recently; possibilities provided she builds on that effort.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sales price rose to 580,000euros as a yearling; fourth foal from an unraced sister to a 1m4f Group 3 winner; sister to 7f-1m winner Raknah (including 2yo/AW/Listed; RPR 97); trainer is 2-34 (6%) with juveniles this year; interesting to see what the market makes of her chance.
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5th

3

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

13:45 Haydock

Ladykirk

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Kept on for promising second on debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) last October and reappeared with 8l fifth of ten in strong novice at Sandown (1m2f, good) four weeks ago; entered in the Irish Oaks; might not be far away.

4/1

5th

6

(1)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

16:10 Sandown

Ladykirk

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Oaks entry who showed plenty of promise at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) six months ago, beating all bar the market leader and faring best of the newcomers; enters the reckoning.

12/1

7

(10)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Yarmouth

Ladykirk

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Sales price rose to 580,000euros as a yearling; fourth foal from an unraced sister to a 1m4f Group 3 winner; sister to 7f-1m winner Raknah (including 2yo/AW/Listed; RPR 97); trainer is 2-34 (6%) with juveniles this year; interesting to see what the market makes of her chance.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
600,000gns yearling; sixth foal from a 5f-1m 2yo winner (including Listed; RPR 99); sister to two winners, principally the Group 3 Epsom scorer Parent's Prayer (7f-8.5f); trainer has 20% juvenile strike-rate this year, so she has to enter calculations.
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7th

7

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Music Academy

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ralph Beckett

Kingman filly who took a big step forward from her debut when third of seven in 7f Kempton maiden last month; she can do better still so needs considering.

6/1

3rd

5

(1)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Music Academy

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

16-1 and no obvious promise on 1m Yarmouth debut (good to soft) last autumn but this daughter of Kingman is from a good family and cost 600,000gns as a yearling; no surprise were she to prove a totally different proposition now.

7/2

8

(1)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Yarmouth

Music Academy

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

600,000gns yearling; sixth foal from a 5f-1m 2yo winner (including Listed; RPR 99); sister to two winners, principally the Group 3 Epsom scorer Parent's Prayer (7f-8.5f); trainer has 20% juvenile strike-rate this year, so she has to enter calculations.

7/2

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
550,000gns yearling; promising debut when runner-up to a stablemate of Music Academy at Newmarket (7f, good to firm; 15-8) 24 days ago; bred to stay as half-sister to Ottoman Fleet (8.5f-1m2f winner, including US Grade 2); sets the benchmark and open to improvement.
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9

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Yarmouth

Ottoman Empress

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

550,000gns yearling; promising debut when runner-up to a stablemate of Music Academy at Newmarket (7f, good to firm; 15-8) 24 days ago; bred to stay as half-sister to Ottoman Fleet (8.5f-1m2f winner, including US Grade 2); sets the benchmark and open to improvement.

5/4

5

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Newmarket

Ottoman Empress

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

550,000gns yearling; Zarak half-sister to two winners, notably Ottoman Fleet (8.5f-1m2f including US Grade 2; RPR 121); powerful stable; respected debutante.

2/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal of 11.4f-1m4f winner (RPR 89); half-sister to 1m2f winner Elegancia (98); trainer has 10% juvenile strike-rate this year, but this looks a tricky starting point for one who will likely need further.
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10th

6

(6)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:17 Windsor

Society Girl

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Kept on nicely into fourth of ten on Yarmouth debut (1m, good to soft) last October but failed to repeat it on the switch to AW on final 2yo start; highly tried on her Newbury return and this handicap debut looks more her level with her pedigree suggesting the new trip will suit.

11/2

8th

11

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:07 Newbury

Society Girl

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

33-1 at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) in October and looked to be struggling for a long way, but she stayed on for an eye-catching fourth of ten; disappointing, however, when 9-2 at Newcastle (1m, AW) four weeks later.

20/1

7th

7

(3)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Society Girl

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Ed Walker

33-1 for her Yarmouth debut (1m, good to soft) four weeks ago and looked to be struggling for a long way, but she eventually stayed on for an eye-catching fourth of ten; this stiffer track can only be in her favour given her pedigree and much respected granted normal improvement.

9/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £13.10
Straight Forecast £13.35
Trifecta £31.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ottoman Empress

TOPSPEED:

Fractional

LAMBOURN:

Society Girl

The Guardian:

Fractional

The Star:

Fractional

RP RATINGS:

Ottoman Empress

POSTDATA:

Ottoman Empress

The Times:

Ottoman Empress

Telegraph:

Ottoman Empress

Daily Mail:

Ottoman Empress

D Express:

Ottoman Empress

Daily Mirror:

Ottoman Empress

The Sun:

Ottoman Empress

Daily Record:

Ottoman Empress