July 10 / 14.45 York

14.45

Good To Firm

William Hill Summer Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £56710
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 13 runners
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William Hill Summer Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 039-10 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won this on good to soft in 2024 and also close second in C&D Group 2 on good to firm last year; reappeared with Listed win at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in May; eased off as if amiss (got upset in stalls) in Royal Ascot Group 1 since but turns out again three weeks later and will have a big say if back near her best.
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2nd

7

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:55 Doncaster

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Andrew Balding

Smart mare who has Group 1 form over shorter; below par back at that level last time when bidding to take record since upped to 7f to 2-2; gained her most recent win in Goodwood Group 3 and she's 3-5 overall this season; notable player back down in class.

13/2

10th

10

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

A standing dish in Group races over 6f but had long given the impression that 7f might suit and she duly saw that trip out well to take the Group 3 Oak Tree at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm; could be even better on softer); the close proximity of the third/fourth horses would suggest that a repeat performance won't get the job done here, but she's a likeable mare who should give her running, especially with form figures of 121 on her last three visits to York; respected.

12/1

1st

1

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Classy 6f performer who has been placed in Group 1s at that trip and she won a Group 3 at York (6f, good to firm) this month, for which she carries a 3lb penalty today; untested at 7f but she frequently finishes her races strongly, as was the case when fourth in the 2024 Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville over 6.5f; leading contender if staying the trip.

11/4

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 410-90 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won a Cork Listed race (5.5f, good) and Newbury Group 3 (5f, good to soft) in 2025 but hasn't got close to that form in two 5f starts this year, albeit it was a Royal Ascot Group 1 latterly; won over 6f on good to firm at the start of her career.
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10th

10

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

First Instinct

8st 12lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Won a Group 3 at Newbury (5f, good to soft) last September and was placed at that level at York (6f, good to firm) in July; has not matched it since and others appeal more today.

8/1

5th

10

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:02 Newbury

First Instinct

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Inconsistent in a light 2026 campaign but showed she retains ability with neck second in 6f Group 3 at York in July; prevailed by a neck in this contest 12 months ago and warrants respect back here.

6/1

5th

2

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:00 Naas

First Instinct

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

4yo represents last year's winning yard; four-time winner including at Listed and Group 3 level; slow start to this season but back on song when denied by a neck by Flora Of Bermuda in a York Group 3 (6f, gd-fm) last month; firmly enters calculations now.

9/4

Form: 124-28 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Second to Royal Fixation in last year's Lowther over C&D (good to firm); made an encouraging return when beaten a neck in Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good) in April; faded to finish eighth of 16 in the Jersey at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) but should find life a bit easier back among her own sex and the return to 6f could also suit; owner/trainer won this last year.
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8th

7

(1)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

America Queen

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Richard Hughes

She has appreciated returning to 6f on her last two starts, fourth in a C&D Group 3 before an easy win at Pontefract (Listed fillies) three weeks ago; a 3lb penalty against deeper opposition might find her out here.

100/30

1st

5

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

America Queen

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Richard Hughes

0-5, all in Group races, since winning on debut last July but she's produced some big performances in the interim, most recently a close fourth in the Group 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f, good to firm); that latest form has worked out well and this front-runner can make a bold bid from stall two.

2/1

4th

7

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

America Queen

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Richard Hughes

Second to Royal Fixation in last year's Lowther over C&D (good to firm); made an encouraging return when beaten a neck in Group 3 Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f, good) in April; faded to finish eighth of 16 in the Jersey at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) but should find life a bit easier back among her own sex and the return to 6f could also suit; owner/trainer won this last year.

10/1

7/1

Form: 1213-7 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Leading 2yo, seeing off America Queen by 1l in the Group 2 Lowther over C&D (good to firm) at last year's Ebor meeting; also had that reopposing rival and Fitzella behind her when third to True Love in the Cheveley Park at Newmarket in the autumn (final start for Ed Walker); raced keenly and faded into a below-form seventh in 6f Newbury Listed race on reappearance for new connections; fitted with a first-time cheekpieces and tongue-tie combination as she bids to bounce back to form with a bang.
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5th

9

(3)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Royal Fixation

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won the Group 2 Lowther Stakes at York (6f, good to firm) last August and she took a step back in the right direction when 3l fifth of 13 there last month in the Group 3 Summer Stakes (6f, good to firm; America Queen fourth), when slowly away in first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces (both retained); she's capable of building on that latest effort and is one to consider.

7/2

5th

11

(3)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Royal Fixation

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Leading 2yo, seeing off America Queen by 1l in the Group 2 Lowther over C&D (good to firm) at last year's Ebor meeting; also had that reopposing rival and Fitzella behind her when third to True Love in the Cheveley Park at Newmarket in the autumn (final start for Ed Walker); raced keenly and faded into a below-form seventh in 6f Newbury Listed race on reappearance for new connections; fitted with a first-time cheekpieces and tongue-tie combination as she bids to bounce back to form with a bang.

7/1

7th

11

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Royal Fixation

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K R Burke

Progressive filly over 6f on good to firm ground last year for Ed Walker, acquitting herself well at Group level after debut win; prevailed in the Lowther at York on penultimate start, then ran well in Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes that was won by the subsequent 1,000 Guineas winner; respected at the weights on debut for new connections.

9/4

6th
9 (4)
Figjam

100/1

Form: 2-7464 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
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.
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6th

9

(12)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Figjam

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Katie Scott

Off the mark in 6f novice as 2yo last autumn and better form when runner-up in a Listed race (heavy) next time; proving harder to place at different levels this year though and now goes in first-time headgear.

40/1

6th

2

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Thirsk

Figjam

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Won a novice at Leicester (6f, good) last October and was runner-up in a Listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in her final 2yo run; several creditable efforts in Listed/Group 3 events this season but she's been well held switched to handicaps in her last two starts; had some traffic issues at York last time but she's now 1-11 and others are more persuasive.

8/1

10th

10

(13)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Figjam

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Katie Scott

Sole win came in a novice at Leicester (6f, good) last October and second behind Lam Yai in a Listed event at Doncaster (6f, heavy) next time; posted her best effort on RPRs when sixth of 13 in Group 3 here over 6f last month but she was below her best in a handicap at Ascot (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; down 2lb but others look stronger.

33/1

9/4

Form: 41-832 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at Newmarket (6f, good) last October; beaten 4.5l into third by Venetian Sun in the Sandy Lane at Haydock on good to soft in May but got a lot closer that rival on quicker ground in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot, going down by only a head for a big career best, with reopposing Fitzella fifth; the one to beat.
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15th

18

(2)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Spicy Marg

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Bell

Career-best by far when going close at 50-1 in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good); two lesser displays since then leave her with plenty to prove again.

14/1

9th

15

(15)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Spicy Marg

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Bell

C&D and Listed winner in last season's 2yo campaign, and she ran a mighty race when going close at 50-1 in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good) last month; failed to back that up in Group 3 at York three weeks ago but not ruled out in view of her peak performance.

10/1

7th

13

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Spicy Marg

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Listed winner at Newmarket (6f, good) last October; beaten 4.5l into third by Venetian Sun in the Sandy Lane at Haydock on good to soft in May but got a lot closer that rival on quicker ground in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot, going down by only a head for a big career best, with reopposing Fitzella fifth; the one to beat.

9/4

50/1

Form: 21-269

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Progressive sprinter in 2025; promising reappearance second in Yarmouth handicap (5f, good to soft) but hasn't built on it twice since, finishing well held tackling Listed company for the first time at Ayr three weeks ago; her claims aren't obvious.
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1st

6

(4)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:55 Yarmouth

Kinswoman

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Won three times over 5f last season and the form of her first two runs this year (one over C&D) is strong; her levels have dropped since and she was behind Hypnotised when fourth at Newbury (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but she'll be a threat to all off this mark if back on song.

7/2

4th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Kinswoman

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Gained three 5f wins in the second half of 2025, but disappointing this year after a promising reappearance; needs to get back on track but drops back in grade after facing a stiff task in York Grade 3 last time.

3/1

8th

6

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Kinswoman

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: William Haggas

Progressive sprinter in 2025; promising reappearance second in Yarmouth handicap (5f, good to soft) but hasn't built on it twice since, finishing well held tackling Listed company for the first time at Ayr three weeks ago; her claims aren't obvious.

50/1

Form: 104-U4 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and progressive filly; ran a cracker on what was effectively her seasonal return (unseated her rider soon after start on reappearance) when fourth of 15 in 5f Ayr Listed race (soft) three weeks ago, nearest finish on that occasion so this return to 6f could suit; something to find on form but could have bigger performances in her.
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4th

9

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Fluorescence

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

On the up this summer and she ascended new heights with an emphatic Listed win at Ayr (5.5f, soft) two weeks ago; has a penalty to shoulder as a result but unlikely she has reached her ceiling just yet.

13/2

1st

4

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Fluorescence

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Kept on for close fourth of 15 in Listed race here (5f, soft) in June and progressive in handicaps on last two runs, winning at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) and 1l fourth at Ascot (5f, good to firm); possible contender.

7/1

4th

2

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Fluorescence

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

The winner of four of her 12 starts, the latest at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 5lb but could still have more to offer and that wouldn't apply to too many in this field.

7/2

50/1

Form: 932-07 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Placed four times in Listed grade but below par in two comeback outings this spring (behind Flora Of Bermuda at Newmarket latterly); off ten weeks; even a return to her best is highly unlikely to be enough.
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18th

2

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Hold A Dream

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Highly tried after winning her novice in 2024, confined to Listed and Group races ever since; it's difficult to gauge where she is right now and cheekpieces are turned to.

33/1

10th

5

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Hold A Dream

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Placed four times in Listed grade but below par in two comeback outings this spring (behind Flora Of Bermuda at Newmarket latterly); off ten weeks; even a return to her best is highly unlikely to be enough.

50/1

7th

3

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Hold A Dream

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Novice winner as a 2yo; placed four times in Listed grade, most recently runner-up over C&D (good to firm) on final start in 2025; ran below market expectations at Bath on reappearance but consistent on the whole and may rebound.

16/1

11th
10 (13)
Fitzella

7/1

Form: 25-565 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Made all in the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot (6f, good) last July; finished behind reopposing pair America Queen and Soul Love when below par on first two outings this year but showed she's trained on when very good fifth of 22 in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm), albeit Spicy Marg was just under 3l ahead in second.
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5th

12

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Fitzella

9st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Hugo Palmer

Front-runs; winner of a Group 3 over this C&D (good) as a 2yo and ran her best race of this year when fifth of 22 in the Commonwealth Cup here in June, albeit finishing about 2l behind the stronger-finishing third Division; can run fast for a long way but get outpointed late on.

40/1

18th

17

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Fitzella

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Hugo Palmer

Group 3 winner over 6f at Ascot as a 2yo and she ran her best race of the year back there when fifth of 22 in the Commonwealth Cup in June; has had excuses since and although she should have plenty to find at this level in only her second 5f run, at least the track will suit her front-running style.

150/1

5th

8

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Fitzella

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Kept good company as a 2yo, winning Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot (6f, good); unplaced in four runs this year but her close fifth in the Commonwealth Cup was a personal best; down the field at York last month but she raced alone towards the stands' side and that isn't the run to judge her on; big player.

9/1

14/1

Form: 297-58 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-7 since winning the 2024 Lowther over C&D (good to firm) but her third to Sayidah Dariyan in this race last year is her peak RPR; hasn't fired in two outings this year (including fifth to Flora Of Bermuda at Newmarket) but this C&D does seem to bring out the best in her.
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12th

1

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Celandine

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ed Walker

0-7 since winning the 2024 Lowther over C&D (good to firm) but her third to Sayidah Dariyan in this race last year is her peak RPR; hasn't fired in two outings this year (including fifth to Flora Of Bermuda at Newmarket) but this C&D does seem to bring out the best in her.

14/1

8th

7

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Celandine

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

0-6 since winning the Group 2 Lowther (6f, good to firm) as a 2yo, although she had an excuse (awkward leaving stalls, never a threat) in 6f Listed event at Newmarket (13-2) on reappearance; below par on two previous attempts at 5f, but not ruled out if on a going day for in-form yard.

11/2

5th

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Celandine

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Disappointing in similar event over C&D when last seen and is 0-5 since winning the Lowther as a 2yo; however, this seasonal debut may be the time to catch her; good third to Sayidah Dariyan in Group 3 at York (6f) on 2025 reappearance.

9/1

Form: 211-0 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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.
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5th

10

(15)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Catching The Moon

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Beat Lam Yai to win the Group 3 Firth Of Clyde at this meeting last year (6f, soft); not at the same level this season but last month's Listed fourth at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) was a step back in the right direction and this 3yo is worth a second look back here and back on slow ground.

20/1

4th

6

(9)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Catching The Moon

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made it 2-3 in 2yo campaign with Group 3 win at Ayr last September; she's had excuses on both runs this season (interference; upset in stalls) but has been well beaten each time and others arrive with less to prove.

50/1

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

Form: 1-191 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 99

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Payout
Exacta £37.40
Straight Forecast £34.81
Tricast £605.68
Trifecta £543.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spicy Marg

LAMBOURN:

America Queen

TOPSPEED:

Royal Fixation

D Express:

First Instinct

The Guardian:

Flora Of Bermuda

Daily Mail:

America Queen

The Times:

Royal Fixation

RP RATINGS:

Spicy Marg

POSTDATA:

Spicy Marg

NEWMARKET:

Spicy Marg

Telegraph:

Spicy Marg

Daily Mirror:

Spicy Marg

The Sun:

Spicy Marg

The Star:

Spicy Marg

Daily Record:

Spicy Marg