February 07 / 18.00 Southwell (AW)

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Win £250,000 With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Win £250,000 With BetMGM’s Golden Goals Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 46-115 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Finished 3.5l behind Mereside Diva over 7f here last week, a race in which she was bidding for a course hat-trick; shaped as though still in form there and won't mind dropping in trip; one to consider.
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9th

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

14:48 Pontefract

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

All eight wins have come on the AW and is 0-8 on turf, including when just under 3l behind Bellarchi at Chester (7f, good) ten days ago; 3lb pull not enough to tempt, especially as she has never attempted this far before.

66/1

6th

4

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW this January-March (7f/6f); ran right up to her best when 3.5l fifth of seven to Circe in 7f Musselburgh Listed race latest but it underlines she needs more at this level; a wide draw won't make it any easier.

40/1

5th

2

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Brazilian Rose

9st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW this January-March (7f/6f) and has also shown promise on turf (albeit 0-6 on grass); however, she needs a sizeable step forward if she's to pose a threat in this Listed contest.

33/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 851-23 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 6f at Wolverhampton last year, the latest in December when finishing strongly to beat two subsequent winners; two solid placed efforts followed last month; has run well here in the past and no obvious reason why she wouldn't give her running again.
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6th

2

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Ziggys Queen

10st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

In good form on AW over the winter, winning at Wolverhampton (6f) and Lingfield (7f); 1lb lower than for the latter win but she hasn't maintained her form back on turf this summer, including behind Velvet Rhythm over C&D 16 days ago.

14/1

5th

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Catterick

Ziggys Queen

10st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1-21 on turf and showed only modest form on her last two starts at Thirsk and Carlisle last month; all headgear removed and hard to fancy.

8/1

8th

5

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Ziggys Queen

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two narrow AW wins at 6f and 7f over the winter months; never involved back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently and although this is less competitive her stamina for a tough 7f like this still has to be proved.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 070-92 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
She hasn't won for a while but that is reflected in her handicap mark and she ran a fine race dropped into a 0-75 over 7f here last week, surging to the front in the straight but picked off close home by an interesting rival (pair clear; good Topspeed figure); up 3lb and dropping in trip but she's a strong candidate back against her own sex.
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15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

Form: 7761-3 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 7f handicap at Lingfield in December; unable to build on it when third of five at Kempton 19 days ago (cheekpieces first time) and she will need a personal best to come out on top in this field.
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1st

5

(2)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:50 Lingfield (AW)

Handle With Care

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Seemed to have no excuses here last time, but is back off the same mark as when making all over C&D in December; respected if allowed her own way again.

7/1

7th

5

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Handle With Care

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Has done most of her racing over shorter, but she made all over C&D in December and was beaten just a head by Lady Manzor in this race last year when, like the winner, she was drawn wide; 2lb lower this time around and high on the list.

9/1

4th

4

(8)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Handle With Care

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Made all to win a 7f handicap at Lingfield in December; unable to build on it when third of five at Kempton 19 days ago (cheekpieces first time) and she will need a personal best to come out on top in this field.

5/1

12/1

Form: 6227-4 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Outpaced when the tempo picked up at Kempton, eventually finishing 0.5l behind third-placed Handle With Care; this winter's best efforts give her a shout but others are more tempting.
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4th

6

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Court Drive

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Gay Kelleway

Scored off reduced mark at Yarmouth (6f, soft) last month and also ran well when third at Newmarket (5f, good) ten days later; suited by his C&D and can make her presence felt again.

5/1

3rd

6

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Newmarket (July)

Court Drive

9st 4lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: Gay Kelleway

Took advantage of a sliding mark on her return to turf when winning a soft-ground 0-65 off 3lb lower ten days ago; remains on a fair mark now back in form but this is tougher and she's having a first run over 5f in the best part of a year.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Court Drive

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Gay Kelleway

Sole win on turf came on good to firm at Pontefract last August off 4lb higher; had to switch for a run and couldn't finish strongly enough when last of six at Wolverhampton 36 days ago but shaped as if in form; however, others make a bit more appeal.

12/1

Form: /075-0

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
5f maiden winner in April 2023 when trained in Ireland; absent for 894 days until reappearing in a Listed race at the Curragh last October; signs of retaining ability in three runs for Seb Spencer this winter and now drops in class; not a solid option but can't discount.
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6th

1

(1)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Pineapple Island

9st 9lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

5f maiden winner in April 2023 when trained in Ireland; absent for 894 days until reappearing in a Listed race at the Curragh last October; signs of retaining ability in three runs for Seb Spencer this winter and now drops in class; not a solid option but can't discount.

25/1

17th

5

(15)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Pineapple Island

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Won a 5f Cork maiden in 2023; faces a daunting task in this grade after a long layoff.

50/1

Form: 4134-2 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Finished with a flourish when winning a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW); similar form in defeat on her last three starts, chasing home an in-form rival last time; could have done without the 2lb rise though.
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1st

3

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Sassy

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Fanshawe

Looked one to keep on the right side of when sweeping through late to win at Lingfield last summer (6f, AW); generally held her form since and she is now 2lb below her winning mark; she's a key player, albeit she could do with them going hard early.

8/1

5th

1

(3)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Sassy

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Looked one to keep on the right side of when sweeping through late to win at Lingfield last summer (6f, AW); generally held her form since and she is now back to her winning mark; drops in grade today and she's a key player, albeit she could do with them going hard early.

7/2

5th

6

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

So Sassy

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Just 1lb higher than for her sole success here (6f) in August last year, but her only previous run over this far was inconclusive as regards stamina; visor given a go.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.00
Straight Forecast £15.42
Tricast £27.24
Trifecta £42.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mereside Diva

Telegraph:

Brazilian Rose

The Sun:

So Sassy

RP RATINGS:

Handle With Care

NEWMARKET:

Court Drive

D Express:

Ziggy's Queen

Daily Mail:

Brazilian Rose

The Star:

Brazilian Rose

TOPSPEED:

Mereside Diva

POSTDATA:

Mereside Diva

THE NORTH:

Mereside Diva

The Times:

Mereside Diva

The Guardian:

Mereside Diva

Daily Mirror:

Mereside Diva

Daily Record:

Mereside Diva