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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

OUR TIP

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

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

1st

4

(2)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:41 Southwell (AW)

City Queen

8st 12lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Runner-up in both starts since returning in February, firstly behind Pendella at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in February and then behind a nice newcomer over this C&D last month; ought to be bang there once again.

11/4

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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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: 4-33

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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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

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

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

1st

1

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:50 Nottingham

Valkyrie Storm

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when scoring on handicap debut over C&D (good; 10-1) two weeks ago; a 3lb rise for that comfortable success looks fair and this well-bred filly is open to more progress; key player.

5/6

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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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: 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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3rd

10

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:57 Newmarket

Queens Companion

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Some promise on debut and she held her position for a long way at Newbury (1m, soft) next time when third to smart Haggas stablemates (winner holds multiple Group 1 entries; the second impressive since) in October; interesting to see what the market says on her return.

7/2

7

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

14:34 Newbury

Queens Companion

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Showed some promise with her fourth of nine in Salisbury maiden (7f, good; 8-1) while leaving the impression she'll come on for the run; this Royal runner and daughter of Dubawi is open to improvement.

6/1

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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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

3rd

1

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Distant Shore

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Roger Varian

Hooded for Salisbury debut (6f, good to firm) last July where she raced with her head on one side virtually throughout but showed spunk to force a dead-heat; off since and it's hard to judge the merit of that muddling race but the new trip shouldn't be a problem; can give it a good shot.

5/2

Form: 563

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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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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

5th

4

(3)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Forbidden Colours

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

750,000gns yearling; Irish 1000 Guineas entrant; hugely encouraging start to her career when fourth of ten in a Newmarket fillies' maiden (7f, good to firm) 166 days ago, held up in rear and racing furthest from the rail before making a striking move from 3f out to 2f out; tired in the final furlong (excusable given those earlier exertions) but that is strong form and she is open to considerable improvement this year.

8/11

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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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

6th

4

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 2

18:10 Windsor

Moonlit Surf

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

Half-sister to 1m2f winner Wave Rider (RPR 101); second-favourite on Kempton debut (7f, AW) in October but she weakened before finishing a well-held sixth of nine; should improve with time and distance but she has plenty to find on her return.

20/1

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

6

(3)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Milton

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Trainer has enjoyed a fine fortnight and this filly, who made it 3-3 in handicaps on her comeback four weeks ago, has every chance of adding another win to the tally; upped 6lb for landing that messy Lingfield affair but won't mind coming back down in trip.

3/1

1st

2

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Lady Milton

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Ended last season on the up with back-to-back 1m nursery wins at Kempton and Southwell in October; this A'Ali filly is a player if proving as effectiver over this longer trip.

3/1

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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11th

6

(11)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

If I Could Dream

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Proved consistent as a 2yo without winning, signing off with a solid 7f nursery third at Haydock in October; off six months ahead of her Polytrack debut.

12/1

Betting Forcast

5/1 City Queen, 6/1 Flash Of Fire, 8/1 Hatour, 14/1 Valkyrie Storm, 5/1 Karvala, 4/1 Queens Companion, 8/1 Distant Shore, 12/1 Guitar Solo, 14/1 Forbidden Colours, 14/1 Moonlit Surf, 12/1 Lady Milton, 33/1 If I Could Dream

Verdict

The shortlist is headed by QUEEN’S COMPANION and Hatour, both very similar types who look likely to show progress now handicapping. That comment also applies to several others, and the market signals may offer further guidance. Flash Of Fire (third choice) is an interesting seasonal debutante, while City Queen has solid-looking claims.[Steve Boow]

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