April 18 / 13.25 Newbury

13.25

Good

Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Registered As The Fred Darling Stakes) (Group 3) (Fillies)

  • Prize money: £53874.5
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 15 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Registered As The Fred Darling Stakes) (Group 3) (Fillies)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.30
  • Place: £4.70

Form: 17429- C

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-4 since winning at this venue on debut, albeit ran well in Group 3 at Goodwood and Listed event at Leopardstown, both over 7f; returned to Newbury on reappearance, this may be the time to catch her.
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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

11th

11

(10)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Sukanya

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Fourth behind Precise at Goodwood last summer; ran her best race in Ireland when second to the top-class Diamond Necklace over 7f at Leopardstown in September; a game winner of the Fred Darling last month, beating favourite Touleen, the subsequent 1,000 Guineas sixth; has a good chance of seeing out this trip but needs to raise her game.

12/1

1st

12

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Sukanya

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Record of 0-4 since winning at this venue on debut, albeit ran well in Group 3 at Goodwood and Listed event at Leopardstown, both over 7f; returned to Newbury on reappearance, this may be the time to catch her.

16/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 115- CD BF

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Gained stylish wins over 7f at Newbury (good to firm) and Leicester (good) prior to having an excuse (looked ill at ease on the Newmarket track) when unplaced favourite in the Rockfel, which was won by the Leicester runner-up; big player on ratings as things stand and retains potential to boot; commands respect.
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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

2nd

13

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Touleen

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

Gained stylish wins over 7f at Newbury (good to firm) and Leicester (good) prior to having an excuse (looked ill at ease on the Newmarket track) when unplaced favourite in the Rockfel, which was won by the Leicester runner-up; big player on ratings as things stand and retains potential to boot; commands respect.

15/8

Form: 43-12 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has switched to AW this year, making all in 7f maiden at Southwell then neck second to Spinning Lizzie (who received 4lb) in 1m conditions race at Kempton; faces a stiffer task back on turf.
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1st

1

(3)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Ellusive Butterfly

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

She would have gone much closer with a clear run in a handicap at York (7f, good) last month and a return to front-running tactics bore fruit with a Listed win at Epsom (7f, good to soft) latest; below par on sole previous run on fast ground but she has leading form claims under a penalty.

9/4

1st

9

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

17:15 Epsom

Ellusive Butterfly

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

AW scorer; 0-5 on turf but ran well in this year's Fred Darling and looked better than the bare form (met traffic issues) in York handicap most recently; this task seems to demand a personal best, however.

10/1

7th

1

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Ellusive Butterfly

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Handicap debutante who seems to face a difficult task and has something to prove off a mark that stems from a 7lb rise for her apparent good effort in the Fred Darling; failed to back up that form last time.

16/1

11/1

Form: 21- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No match for Splish Splash, who admittedly had the benefit of experience, at Haydock (6f) but looks set for a tighter rematch with that rival having registered a neck win at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) next time and being a filly who could well improve further; shortlisted.
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27th

6

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Zooming

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won her novice last season at Newmarket (7f, good to soft); never that dangerous but was running on when fifth in the Group 3 Fred Darling (7f, good) and it was back over 6f when unable to land any sort of blow in a Listed race last month; lightly raced filly in a top stable and pedigree suggests that this first crack at 1m should be beneficial; makes the shortlist.

20/1

7th

9

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Goodwood

Zooming

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Promising filly who has improved with each of her three runs; ready winner of a 7f Newmarket novice in November and reappeared with a good fifth of 14 in the Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury (7f) two weeks ago; drops back in trip but capable of better still and firmly in the picture.

7/2

5th

15

(14)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Zooming

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

No match for Splish Splash, who admittedly had the benefit of experience, at Haydock (6f) but looks set for a tighter rematch with that rival having registered a neck win at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) next time and being a filly who could well improve further; shortlisted.

11/1

40/1

Form: 2412-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Quite a nice prospect for Katie Scott in 2026, having performed well in Listed/Group races (6f, soft/heavy) last autumn, but this looks a difficult reappearance assignment; held by Catching The Moon on Ayr running.
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6th

9

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Figjam

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Katie Scott

Listed runner-up (6f, heavy) last October; also fourth in similar races at Haydock (6f, good to soft) and Carlisle (7f, good to firm) in recent months but her form is more useful than smart and she'll need a big career best to reach the frame in this higher grade.

100/1

4th

7

(10)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Figjam

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Listed runner-up last October (6f, heavy) and kept on for fourth of 15 in Listed race at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last month, providing optimism that she would be suited by 7f; however, she hasn't seen out 7f either side of that Haydock run, most recently sixth of seven at Musselburgh (good).

16/1

6th

7

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 1

15:28 Musselburgh

Figjam

8st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Katie Scott

Promising 2yo last season, finishing second in a Listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in October; respectable seventh in the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) on reappearance and fourth of 15 in Listed race at Haydock (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, about 4l behind the runner-up Magic Basma; shaped last time as though the return to 7f could help; not ruled out.

10/1

Form: 1025-1

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Fighting fit, having beaten Ellusive Butterfly by a neck at Kempton (1m) on AW/seasonal debut; however, now worse off with that rival and balance of form suggests she's unlikely to follow up in this field.
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5th

8

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Spinning Lizzie

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Made a winning reappearance in AW contest; mixed results back on turf since, most recently coming up well short even allowing for difficult draw in Royal Ascot handicap (1m); limitations seem exposed.

25/1

26th

5

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Spinning Lizzie

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Wins at 6f (good) and 1m (AW); only midfield in a 7f Group 3 Guineas trial and then beaten 6.5l into third in the 1m2f Listed Pretty Polly; this trip might be a better fit but she's hardly on the crest of a wave right now.

33/1

3rd

7

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Newmarket

Spinning Lizzie

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won debut as 2yo but twice came up short in Group events; resumed with a late charge to grab a conditions stakes at Kempton (1m, AW) in March but the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good; 22-1, made most) proved too tough and, despite a new trip, the same is likely to be the case today.

20/1

Form: 1- CD

Last run: 298 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recorded a tidy win over C&D (good to firm) in sole 2yo start and looks a promising filly; absent for ten months but looks an intriguing contender kept to this scenario, especially if the market speaks positively.
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3rd

10

(6)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Stimulative Trip

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David Menuisier

Won at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last June on sole 2yo start and down the field in the Group 3 Fred Darling there (7f, good) on reappearance; beaten only about 3l when sixth of eight in Listed race at Chantilly (1m, good to soft) last month and shaped as though the return to 7f would help; her stable is in excellent form and she might have an each-way shout.

8/1

9th

11

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Stimulative Trip

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David Menuisier

Recorded a tidy win over C&D (good to firm) in sole 2yo start and looks a promising filly; absent for ten months but looks an intriguing contender kept to this scenario, especially if the market speaks positively.

14/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 1235-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Consistent last term, without managing to add to debut win; placed in sales race at the Curragh (6.3f) and creditable fifth in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f) on last two starts; needs improvement on reappearance.
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3rd

5

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Ascot

Blingys Sister

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

0-5 since debut win but made a good start to her handicap career when fourth (Rosa Inglesa third) in Sandringham over C&D at the Royal meeting (good to firm); claims if she can build on that.

7/1

4th

16

(14)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Blingys Sister

8st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

0-4 since debut win and hasn't threatened to take a hand in Group 3 races on last two outings; absent for two months and doesn't look on that good a mark; Toby Moore's claim will at least help in that respect.

50/1

10th

1

(7)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Blingys Sister

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Consistent last term, without managing to add to debut win; placed in sales race at the Curragh (6.3f) and creditable fifth in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f) on last two starts; needs improvement on reappearance.

16/1

Form: 211-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Probably had a bit more in hand than the neck margin suggests in Listed grade at Ayr (6f, soft) to take form figures to 211; leading player on the figures upped further in distance and could well show additional progress to boot.
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13th

8

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Catching The Moon

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Had form figures of 211 last year, culminating with 6f Ayr Listed success on soft (other win on good to firm); well held in the Fred Darling on 7f Newbury reappearance in April, although she wasn't helped by a hefty bump at a crucial stage; off again since.

20/1

12th

2

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Catching The Moon

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Probably had a bit more in hand than the neck margin suggests in Listed grade at Ayr (6f, soft) to take form figures to 211; leading player on the figures upped further in distance and could well show additional progress to boot.

5/1

3

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ayr

Catching The Moon

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Second on debut at Leicester (6f, good) before ready win at Beverley (5f, good to firm); this is a tougher test of her credentials but she's well worth a second look with her yard having won this in 2020 and 2022.

10/1

Form: 5124-

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Gained her novice win at Ascot (6f) then showed Group form that comprised a close second at Newmarket (7f) and fourth of five at Longchamp (1m); holds a respectable chance on bare ratings in first-time hood.
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10th

14

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Princess Petrol

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Went close in Group 3 Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last August and again ran well when fourth of five in Group 2 at Longchamp (1m, soft) in September; however, well beaten in Group 3/Listed races (7f/6f, good) on her two starts this spring and has to get back on track.

40/1

8th

6

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Goodwood

Princess Petrol

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Stylish winner of 6f Ascot novice in July and bettered that form when runner-up in the Sweet Solera at Newmarket (7f) and fourth in a Longchamp Group 2 (1m) in the autumn; hooded for her reappearance but she beat only one home in Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury; headgear quickly dispensed with.

12/1

13th

7

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Princess Petrol

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Gained her novice win at Ascot (6f) then showed Group form that comprised a close second at Newmarket (7f) and fourth of five at Longchamp (1m); holds a respectable chance on bare ratings in first-time hood.

11/1

Form: 3413-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Strong 6f form in October when last seen, gaining her comfortable maiden win at the chief expense of a subsequent scorer (Zooming) then running well in Listed grade at Newmarket where she was only one place behind Azleet who landed the Nell Gwyn on Wednesday; worth another crack at 7f and probably has a better chance than bare ratings suggest.
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12th

8

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Splish Splash

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Prominent racer; easy win at Haydock last October and backed it up with a fine third in a Newmarket Listed race two weeks later (both 6f on good ground); little to shout about in two runs this year but she should find this company more manageable.

9/1

9th

15

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Splish Splash

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

All five starts on good ground; easily made all in C&D maiden last October on third outing and third of 19 in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good) a fortnight later; she's much better than she showed on her reappearance at Newbury but was heavily beaten; others arrive with more pressing claims.

40/1

14th

10

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:25 Newbury

Splish Splash

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Strong 6f form in October when last seen, gaining her comfortable maiden win at the chief expense of a subsequent scorer (Zooming) then running well in Listed grade at Newmarket where she was only one place behind Azleet who landed the Nell Gwyn on Wednesday; worth another crack at 7f and probably has a better chance than bare ratings suggest.

20/1

Form: 1-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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10/1

Form: 1-

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Form: 1- D

Last run: 120 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

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14/1

Form: 2- BF

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

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Payout
Exacta £71.70
Straight Forecast £35.47
Tricast £333.00
Trifecta £720.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Touleen

Telegraph:

K Sarra

RP RATINGS:

Catching The Moon

POSTDATA:

Princess Petrol

SPOTLIGHT:

Splish Splash

The Star:

Stimulative Trip

NEWMARKET:

Zooming

D Express:

K Sarra

LAMBOURN:

Touleen

The Times:

Touleen

The Guardian:

Touleen

Daily Mail:

Touleen

The Sun:

Touleen

Daily Record:

Touleen

THE NORTH:

Catching The Moon

Daily Mirror:

Princess Petrol