May 01 / 17.15 Newmarket

17.15

Good

Close Brothers Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Close Brothers Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

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14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0144-8 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three wins last year and campaign concluded with good fourth of 11 over this C&D (good); down the field on reappearance at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March but may have needed the run and is not ruled out.
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9th

10

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Cinque Verde

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: Tony Carroll

Fine strike-rate; hit hard for her runaway win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in May and she has finished down the field in two runs since; others look more persuasive.

16/1

16th

1

(15)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Cinque Verde

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Career win number ten when scooting clear in a Class 3 fillies' handicap at Newmarket in early May and she ran in a Listed race next time; however, she went up 12lb for that last win and looks vulnerable off this mark.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 311-5 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Built upon last August's promising debut at Ripon (5f, good to firm) to post two novice wins at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in the autumn; only fifth of seven in conditions race at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) three weeks ago but may have needed that comeback run and she retains potential on handicap debut.
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5th

5

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:08 Newmarket (July)

Lady Kodiac

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Tate

Dual 6f AW novice winner who was competing in just her third handicap when posting a career best for second at Southwell (6f, AW) off this mark four weeks ago; needs to carry that progress back to turf but she's unexposed and likely capable of better again.

7/2

2nd

1

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Kodiac

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Tate

Dual 6f AW novice winner as 2yo; in good form in handicaps this season but she seemed not to last home over 7f when sixth of nine at Carlisle 19 days ago; can make her presence felt reverting to 6f.

11/2

6th

4

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Lady Kodiac

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Tate

Made most for two 6f novice wins on Chelmsford AW as 2yo; respectable rather than dynamic efforts as 3yo, including in a 6f Newmarket handicap last time behind a wide-margin winner who had no pretensions to being way ahead of her mark; needs improvement for step up to 7f.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -69203 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent on AW this year but she was short-headed at Lingfield (7f) in February and denied a clear run when third at Southwell (6f) last time; has won here and she might not be far away if she's on a going day.
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7th

2

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Newmarket (July)

Powdering

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Versatile ground-wise and she recorded her ninth win when bouncing with a comfortable success over C&D (good to firm) in June; still looks feasibly treated on that form and she was a fair third in a Class 3 event back here last month; respected dropped back in grade.

11/2

3rd

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:08 Newmarket (July)

Powdering

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple winner at up to 1m who scored for the ninth time when landing a not dissimilar event over C&D three weeks ago; has never won off a mark this high but seems to be getting quicker as she ages and has gone back-to-back before.

11/2

1st

4

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Newmarket (July)

Powdering

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Herrington

Multiple wins include one over 7f on the Rowley course and she's also finished close up over 6f there; needs more than she's been showing of late though and this is her first run on the July course.

16/1

14/1

Form: 1309-4 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
She ran 11 times last year and won twice, including Listed race at Ripon last August (6f, good; modest form for the grade); reappeared with 2l fourth of seven against males in handicap at Pontefract (6f, good) ten days ago and she has an each-way chance if building on that.
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7th

7

(7)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Anaisa

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won the Listed Champion Two-Year-Old Trophy over C&D (good) this time last year; not overly competitive since, the best she has achieved a keeping-on fourth at Pontefract (6f) in April; well beaten in the Silver Cup here latest; 3lb lower.

25/1

16th

10

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Anaisa

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Listed win over C&D (good ground) last August; she hasn't looked ahead of the handicapper this year though and others are more appealing.

20/1

6th

1

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 4

20:25 York

Anaisa

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice as a 2yo, notably a Listed success at Ripon last August; life has been tougher since and hopes rest on the drop in class and addition of a tongue tie giving her a lift.

10/1

12/1

Form: /1754- D

Last run: 209 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 on AW when winning on handicap/seasonal debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last April; then off until the autumn, when running some respectable races on turf; has to better that form to win off her current mark but this 4yo remains lightly raced and is not discounted.
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5th

6

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Orchid

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Dual 6f AW winner, most recently at Wolverhampton last April off a 4lb higher mark; well beaten on turf on her first two outings this year but she did run respectably on the AW 12 days ago; cheekpieces added; suspicion she may be at her best over 6f.

9/1

4th

3

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Orchid

10st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: George Boughey

Couple of absences since winning a 6f handicap here last spring off a 2lb higher mark; the return to Tapeta is an obvious plus point but she's very hit and miss, and will need to improve somewhat on this season's two efforts after two months off.

12/1

9th

2

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Orchid

9st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Both wins at 6f on the AW, either side of a winter break as a 2yo and 3yo; seemingly had stamina limitations back over 7f in the autumn and, while she should come on for her recent reappearance at Newmarket, this is a stiff track on which to prove her staying power.

10/1

Form: 2022-3

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Progressive last year, a campaign that culminated with a neck second of 11 over C&D (good); reappeared with solid third at Kempton (6f, AW) 25 days ago and could build on that effort today; respected.
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9th

2

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:12 Ascot

Lady Roxby

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Michael Herrington

Progressive last season and she reappeared with a promising third at Kempton (6f) in April; not so good since but she is on a favourable mark again now and dropping back to 5f can help; contender.

4/1

7th

5

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 York

Lady Roxby

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Solid effort in a 6f handicap at Kempton on her reappearance but she has come up short in two runs since (stiff task latest); could prove vulnerable once more.

11/1

7th

2

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Lady Roxby

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Herrington

Steadily progressive in turf handicaps last season and reappeared with encouraging third at Kempton (6f, AW) last month; however, well beaten at Newmarket since and looks up against it today even if back to her best.

50/1

8/1

Form: 15236- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Not seen to best effect last October on final 3yo start but she'd previous gone close twice in a row, on the first occasion on the other Newmarket course (6f, good to firm); reappears with Oisin Murphy booked and this lightly raced filly may have more to offer this season; possible contender.
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2nd

6

(5)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Cuban Lady

9st 1lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Patrick Chamings

6f maiden win last summer; up and down in handicaps since, running her best race of this campaign when third at Nottingham (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in June; sold for 14,000gns last month; headgear discarded and quickly stepped up in trip.

8/1

3rd

3

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

12:30 Nottingham

Cuban Lady

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tom Clover

1-9, with the success coming in a novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last June; has posted some good efforts since, including when narrowly beaten at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in August, but she's been below her best in two starts this year; hung left last time and cheekpieces are now tried.

9/2

4th

6

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

15:53 Bath

Cuban Lady

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tom Clover

Clearcut winner of a Windsor novice (6f, good to firm) last June; finished close up in three of her four handicaps last season but she reappeared with a 12l defeat at Newmarket (100-30) three weeks ago; that was in a Class 3 after six months off but she needs to bounce back after that disappointing run.

8/1

7/1

Form: 1703- D BF

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Looked good when winning on debut at Haydock (6f, good) last September; didn't kick on subsequently and came third of four on handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW) in November last time, but maybe a break will have helped this half-sister to 6f Group 3 winner Light Refrain; yard in fine form.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Lightning Polka

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Looked good when winning at Haydock (6f, good) on her 2yo debut but beaten in six subsequent starts; unexposed over 7f and this is weaker than the Class 3 C&D event in which she finished fourth of six (sent off favourite) four weeks ago; not discounted.

8/1

4th

5

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newbury

Lightning Polka

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Has a record of 0-5 since debut success (6f) but she ran encouragingly upped in trip and fitted with a hood at Newmarket (good to firm) most recently; may build on that effort kept to 7f in the retained headgear; now 5lb lower than her opening mark; respected.

4/1

3rd

6

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Lightning Polka

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

She's failed to fulfil the promise of last September's debut win at Haydock (6f, good) and was well beaten at 4-1 on reappearance on the Rowley Mile (6f, good to firm) two months ago; however, she stumbled leaving the stalls and pulled hard, and perhaps she'll settle better today in a first-time hood; not written off, and interesting to see if her backers return.

16/1

14/1

Form: 11075- D

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won Newbury novice (6f, good) last August on third start and followed up in three-runner nursery at Goodwood (6f, heavy); faced some tough tasks subsequently and she reverts to a handicap for her reappearance in a race her trainer won last year; this 3yo could give a good account.
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7th

11

(5)

26th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:21 Kempton (AW)

Slay Queen

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Highly progressive to begin with at two; three duck eggs this campaign and tonight's AW debut can only be watched.

25/1

11th

4

(4)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Slay Queen

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Made all/most to take two 6f races last August/September (on good and heavy) but this year has got off to a terrible start with crushing defeats at Newmarket and Chester; risky for now; yard also runs An Outlaw's Grace.

25/1

11th

4

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Slay Queen

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won twice over 6f last summer; low-key return to action at Newmarket four weeks ago (6f, good to firm; handles much slower); still 5lb higher than for her handicap win; vulnerable.

25/1

Form: 6099-5 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
4yo who won last summer on her first two starts (6f/7f, AW); four lesser runs followed last year (turf/AW), however, and there was no return to form on her recent reappearance at Southwell (6f, AW).
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2nd

12

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Fantasy Obsessor

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistent this year and goes without headgear for the first time in a while; won her novice over C&D on debut last summer and is down to career-low mark; capable if settling better back up from 5f.

10/1

5th

9

(9)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:12 Ascot

Fantasy Obsessor

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Appleby

Won her first two starts but she was a beaten favourite in this race last year (handicap debut) and has been beaten a further ten times since; inconsistent in 2026 and the change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:15 Yarmouth

Fantasy Obsessor

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Appleby

Won a novice this time last year over (an easy) 7f round Chelmsford but has done most racing since in sprints, latterly when second in a small field here (6f) 12 days ago; will need to settle better than has often been the case.

5/1

Form: 22-2

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Mercury Day, Angel Love

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £252.30
Straight Forecast £210.53
Tricast £2322.32
Trifecta £2451.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lightning Polka

RP RATINGS:

Cuban Lady

TOPSPEED:

Lady Roxby

The Times:

Paradise Walk

NEWMARKET:

Angel Love

The Sun:

Cinque Verde

The Star:

Paradise Walk

LAMBOURN:

Lightning Polka

Telegraph:

Lightning Polka

Daily Mail:

Lightning Polka

The Guardian:

Cuban Lady

D Express:

Cuban Lady

Daily Mirror:

Cuban Lady

POSTDATA:

Lady Roxby

Daily Record:

Lady Roxby