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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Cinque Verde

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

The winner of ten of her 39 starts, notably when scampering clear of ten rivals in a Class 3 fillies' handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago; this represents a much stiffer assignment.

33/1

1st

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Cinque Verde

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

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.

14/1

8th

2

(1)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cinque Verde

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

Seven wins from 18 AW runs, three of them here; wouldn't look to have much in hand of this mark but she goes well fresh and the booking of Oisin Murphy is a notable one.

10/1

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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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

14th

5

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Powdering

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Michael Herrington

Admirable 6yo who has won eight of her 52 starts (including on soft); however, she goes up in grade this afternoon and would be a shock winner.

100/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Ripon

Anaisa

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice as a 2yo, notably a Listed success over C&D last August; life has been tougher since but both this year's runs have been creditable; proven course form and the stands' rail draw will count for plenty and she's one to consider.

6/1

5th

9

(1)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Anaisa

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

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.

14/1

4th

5

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Anaisa

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

She ran 11 times last year and won twice, including Listed race at Ripon (6f, good) last August; that was relatively modest form for the grade and she needs to prove she's capable off this sort of mark, but is not discounted.

12/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

6th

1

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Orchid

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

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.

12/1

4th

1

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Orchid

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

Dual 6f AW winner; returned from five-month break with two respectable turf runs last month (7f/6f) and is not yet fully exposed after only six starts but others in this line-up have more pressing claims.

8/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

7th

3

(13)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Lady Roxby

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Herrington

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.

4/1

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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Verdict Starting price

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

8th

8

(9)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Cuban Lady

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tom Clover

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.

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

9th

11

(11)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Lightning Polka

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

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.

7/1

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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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

10th

5

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Slay Queen

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

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.

14/1

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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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

2nd

3

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:00 Yarmouth

Fantasy Obsessor

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins (6f/7f) have been on AW but she was disappointing when favourite at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last week; still unexposed on turf but she has form figures of 600 in this sphere and all of those runs were in handicaps; others preferred.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Fantasy Obsessor

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Course winner who has bounced back to form since the cheekpieces went on, runner-up over C&D four weeks ago; she must enter calculations again off the same mark.

100/30

Form: 22-2

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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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