June 13 / 14.05 Sandown

14.05

Good

BetMGM Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5-2213 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on turf in sole 2yo start; has built up a solid record on AW this year, most recently close third over 8.5f when bidding to make it 2-2 in handicaps; gained her win under Toby Moore; should go well.
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3rd

5

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

City Queen

9st 1lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Has won two of her last three races, the first at Southwell, the latest at Sandown (good); both were over 1m, but bred to be much better suited by 1m2f and further improvement likely.

3/1

1st

1

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

City Queen

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Showed promise on turf in sole 2yo start; has built up a solid record on AW this year, most recently close third over 8.5f when bidding to make it 2-2 in handicaps; gained her win under Toby Moore; should go well.

5/1

3rd

4

(4)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

City Queen

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Appleby

Steadily improving and got off the mark on her handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; should continue on an upward curve and shouldn't be far away.

100/30

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1-35

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Gained her debut win over 6f but the way she shaped over a stiff 7f last time (handicap debut) suggests this step up to 1m will suit; pedigree suggests she should do better still; not dismissed.
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2nd

3

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:45 Nottingham

Distant Shore

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Hooded all starts; dead-heated in her sole outing as a 2yo and back to form when beaten a head at Sandown (1m, good) last month; up 4lb, but the form of that race is working out well; respected.

9/4

2nd

7

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Distant Shore

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Gained her debut win over 6f but the way she shaped over a stiff 7f last time (handicap debut) suggests this step up to 1m will suit; pedigree suggests she should do better still; not dismissed.

8/1

5th

9

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 3

16:20 Carlisle

Distant Shore

8st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Varian

Hooded both starts; never raced smoothly from the word go on Salisbury debut (6f) so did well to force a dead-heat on the line; looked more professional when third under a penalty at Thirsk (7f; also good to firm) four weeks ago and this stiffer test at the trip can suit; should improve.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 411-12 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly on AW; has a record of 1112 since handicapping but needs to prove she can transfer the progress back to turf and indeed handle these deeper waters; steps up further in class.
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2nd

3

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Windsor

Lady Milton

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Three-time AW winner (1m-1m2f) who returned to turf with creditable third in competitive Sandown handicap (1m, good) last month; competes off same mark here and could still have untapped potential over this longer trip; good chance.

9/4

3rd

11

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Lady Milton

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Campaigned mostly on AW; has a record of 1112 since handicapping but needs to prove she can transfer the progress back to turf and indeed handle these deeper waters; steps up further in class.

12/1

Form: 6-65

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has failed to land a blow in both runs this term but looks quite interesting switched to this scenario on handicap debut, being half-sister to the winner of the maiden race on this card last year; may improve.
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2nd

2

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

20:08 Nottingham

Moonlit Surf

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Made the frame for the first time when fourth on her handicap debut at Sandown (1m, good) last month; probably best chance of first success would be to go back down that route.

4/1

4th

10

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Moonlit Surf

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Has failed to land a blow in both runs this term but looks quite interesting switched to this scenario on handicap debut, being half-sister to the winner of the maiden race on this card last year; may improve.

14/1

5th

11

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moonlit Surf

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Oasis Dream filly; still looked green but improved when sixth of ten in 1m Windsor maiden 11 days ago; can do better still, especially once handicapping.

12/1

Form: 43-3

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dubawi filly who has the same form figures as Hatour and, like that rival, is open to improvement in handicaps; her novice efforts (1m) have substance; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.
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4th

4

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:45 Salisbury

Queens Companion

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Battled well to prevail in bunch finish at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) this month, opening account at fifth attempt; only 2lb higher and still unexposed over this trip; ought to make her presence felt again.

8/11

1st

1

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:02 Newbury

Queens Companion

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Fair form when placed on her first three starts at 7f/1m; not discredited in first-time cheekpieces with fifth of 11 on her handicap debut at Sandown (1m) last month; more is needed over this longer trip if she's to gain a first win.

5/1

5th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Queens Companion

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Dubawi filly who has the same form figures as Hatour and, like that rival, is open to improvement in handicaps; her novice efforts (1m) have substance; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

4/1

Form: 23-115

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Commenced her campaigned with a couple of Class 5 wins at Nottingham (1m) but came up short off current mark in Class 4 at Windsor in hat-trick bid; that defeat exposes her limitations somewhat.
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5th

7

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Valkyrie Storm

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Started this season with two wins at Nottingham (8.3f, good) but she's been well held in her last two starts; didn't get the best of runs at Sandown last time but she needs to find more on this step up to 1m2f.

12/1

6th

4

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Valkyrie Storm

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Commenced her campaigned with a couple of Class 5 wins at Nottingham (1m) but came up short off current mark in Class 4 at Windsor in hat-trick bid; that defeat exposes her limitations somewhat.

14/1

5th

3

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Valkyrie Storm

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made the breakthrough on handicap debut/reappearance when taking Nottingham event (8.5f) in April and a 3lb nudge didn't stop her going in again over that C&D (also good) a fortnight ago; raised a further 4lb but that latest success was a cosy one and she's on the up.

7/2

Form: 142-

Last run: 250 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly whose 2yo turf form comprised a success on debut and solid effort in 1m match race against a progressive rival who has since extended his winning streak; interesting on reappearance.
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7th

2

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Flash Of Fire

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Thrice-raced filly whose 2yo turf form comprised a success on debut and solid effort in 1m match race against a progressive rival who has since extended his winning streak; interesting on reappearance.

6/1

4th

1

(9)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Flash Of Fire

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Justified favouritism in 7f contest at Doncaster, getting on top towards the line; evidently well regarded (holds two Group entries) and should be capable of progress; half-sister to two AW winners; respected.

11/4

1st

3

(7)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:15 Doncaster

Flash Of Fire

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Ferguson

Wootton Bassett filly out of a 7f Group 3 turf winner, though both half-siblings to have scored so far did so in sprints on Tapeta; yard's one 2yo win so far in 2025 came in an identical C&D contest last month.

11/4

Form: 4-54

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced daughter of Kingman; has shown similar form in finishing fourth in both turf attempts, latest upped to 1m; one of several runners who could well show progress now handicapping.
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5

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Forbidden Colours

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Unexposed filly; beaten over 5l when eighth of 11 on her handicap debut at Sandown last time (1m, good; 8-1); may fare better down in trip.

11/2

8th

9

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Forbidden Colours

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Thrice-raced daughter of Kingman; has shown similar form in finishing fourth in both turf attempts, latest upped to 1m; one of several runners who could well show progress now handicapping.

14/1

4th

5

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

14:00 Haydock

Forbidden Colours

9st 2lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Last September's Newmarket debut (7f, good to firm) was full of promise; failed to build on it when fifth of ten at Chelmsford last month but that run may have been needed and she can surely do better back on turf and upped in trip.

5/1

Form: 2303-0

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; perhaps unsuited by AW on reappearance but finished last of 11 and consequently brings a doubt over her current form; also lacks the potential of some other rivals.
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3rd

1

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

If I Could Dream

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Scott

Eight-race maiden who has been below par in two runs this year; her mark continues to fall and first-time cheekpieces go on but hard to fancy.

16/1

9th

12

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

If I Could Dream

9st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Scott

Seven-race maiden; perhaps unsuited by AW on reappearance but finished last of 11 and consequently brings a doubt over her current form; also lacks the potential of some other rivals.

33/1

Form: 4-33

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced filly who has consistent form figures, latterly on AW this year; showed her 2yo promise in a turf race won by a useful sort; represents major stable and looks open to progress in handicaps; shortlisted.
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10th

3

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Hatour

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Thrice-raced filly who has consistent form figures, latterly on AW this year; showed her 2yo promise in a turf race won by a useful sort; represents major stable and looks open to progress in handicaps; shortlisted.

8/1

3rd

6

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hatour

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sioux Nation filly; has shaped with promise on both her runs, running on well late on when third of nine in 7f Lingfield novice on her return 17 days ago; this step up in trip promises to suit; player.

7/2

3rd

4

(1)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Hatour

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

7-1, shaped well on her debut when a running-on fourth of 11 in maiden at Newmarket (7f, good) in October; this Sioux Nation filly looks to have a fair bit more to offer in 2026.

7/2

11th
5 (3)
Karvala

5/1

Form: 5-1

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced filly whose dam finished second in the 1,000 Guineas, carrying these silks; seems likely to build on Thirsk reappearance win (7f) and show additional improvement upped further in trip; one to consider.
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11th

5

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Sandown

Karvala

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Twice-raced filly whose dam finished second in the 1,000 Guineas, carrying these silks; seems likely to build on Thirsk reappearance win (7f) and show additional improvement upped further in trip; one to consider.

5/1

1st

2

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Karvala

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Out of a 1m Listed winner who was runner-up in the 1,000 Guineas; signs of ability in a valuable Haydock event on debut (6f, good; 5-1) in September, albeit just running on at one pace in the closing stages; lacks a recent run but no surprise if she does better over 7f.

8/1

2

(2)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Haydock

Karvala

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Second foal; dam 7f 2yo/1m Listed winner (runner-up in 1,000 Guineas) who was effective on good/heavy ground; the standard set by those who have raced isn't a daunting one and this Pinatubo newcomer could be a player.

9/2

Form: 563

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Guitar Solo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.00
Straight Forecast £23.83
Tricast £241.44
Trifecta £320.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Flash Of Fire

SPOTLIGHT:

Queen's Companion

TOPSPEED:

Valkyrie Storm

Daily Mail:

Forbidden Colours

The Guardian:

Karvala

LAMBOURN:

Lady Milton

The Times:

Distant Shore

RP RATINGS:

Queen's Companion

Daily Record:

Queen's Companion

POSTDATA:

Valkyrie Storm

Telegraph:

Flash Of Fire

D Express:

Flash Of Fire

Daily Mirror:

Flash Of Fire

The Star:

Flash Of Fire