14.20
Good To FirmLongines Valiant Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)
- Prize money: £53874.5
- 0m 7f 213y
- Class 1
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
Form: 0-2483 D BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 3 (11) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Losing run up to 15 but she has run some fine races in that period, not least when beaten less than a length into third of six in the Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last August (entered again this year); respected on these terms and Jamie Spencer knows her well; still holds a Sussex Stakes entry. |
100/30 |
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8th 2 (1) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Smart hold-up mare who sometimes hits traffic; matched previous best when second in a Newmarket handicap on her April return and latest fourth of six behind Blue Bolt in Goodwood Listed event (also 1m, good) was a solid effort; stall 1 doesn't make life easy but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see her appear on the scene late if able to pick her way through. |
33/1 |
Form: 7-0580 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (7) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Runner-up in this race last year before going on to beat American Gal by a neck in a Group 3 at Ascot (1m, good) 18 days later; not at the same level in three starts this year and although not beaten that far in the Kensington Palace at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last month (four of these behind), still more will be needed. |
15/2 |
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8th 4 (17) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Third in this race on good to firm last year and left even that form behind when bagging a Group 3 over the round mile here under Billy Loughnane a month later; hasn't fired in two outings this spring but given a chance by the handicapper as a result and no shock to see a revival back at Ascot. |
33/1 |
Form: 117-24 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 12 (10) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Lost her unbeaten record when only seventh of 11 in last year's Group 1 Coronation over C&D at the Royal meeting but otherwise her light career has been one of progress; reeled in late by Blue Bolt in a Goodwood Listed race (1m, good) last month and it's likely she's capable of better again; considered. |
9/1 |
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2nd 4 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Made it 3-3 when landing a Listed race at York (1m, good to firm) last May but she found things tough in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes at Ascot (never-dangerous seventh) the following month; has been on the sidelines since but she's still unexposed and could resume her progress back in calmer waters on her return. |
7/1 |
Form: 106-17 D BF
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (1) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 1 |
9st 8lb |
Came up well short in Group 1/Listed events in the second half of 2025 but different story on Kempton AW reappearance, readily seeing off ten rivals in 1m Listed race; winner on good to soft; capable of making her presence felt, with further progress a distinct possibility after only six starts. |
9/2 |
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1st 9 (9) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Won a fillies' maiden on her reappearance last April (8.6f, Tapeta); better form when defying a penalty at Leicester one month later; came up well short in Group 1/Listed company in the second half of 2025; could resume her progress this year but she will find easier Listed races than this one. |
7/1 |
Form: 29-106
Last run: 36 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (1) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Improved upon her 2yo form when coming from the back of the pack to win the Group 3 Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury (7f, good) on her reappearance; well beaten at 25-1 in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh (1m, good) but she was bumped at the start and failed to settle; she may have untapped potential at 1m if settling better and she's not ruled out each-way. |
40/1 |
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11th 11 (10) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Fourth behind Precise at Goodwood last summer; ran her best race in Ireland when second to the top-class Diamond Necklace over 7f at Leopardstown in September; a game winner of the Fred Darling last month, beating favourite Touleen, the subsequent 1,000 Guineas sixth; has a good chance of seeing out this trip but needs to raise her game. |
12/1 |
Form: 14-410
Last run: 41 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (2) |
16th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
All three starts as 2yo were on soft, winning a Sandown novice but far better form (the best in this field) when about 2l fourth of eight in 1m Group 1 Marcel Boussac at Longchamp, keeping on well while never able to threaten seriously; fair chance she'll stay 1m2f, judged on that, but she didn't show it when a never-dangerous fourth of six in Newmarket Listed race (good to firm; just over 1l behind Sacred Ground) 13 days ago; hopefully she'll have come on significantly from that run. |
8/1 |
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4th 2 (7) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
All three starts as 2yo were on soft; green in front in 7f novice win at Sandown against a notable rival; about 2l fourth of eight when an outsider for 1m Group 1 Marcel Boussac at Longchamp, keeping on well while never able to threaten seriously the lead; fair chance she'll stay 1m2f, judged on that, even if pedigree (sire sprinter) casts doubts on her Oaks entry; clear top on form. |
15/8 |
Form: 3265-1 D
Last run: 104 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 15 (9) |
12th Apr 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Maiden tried at Group level on final four starts last season, showing smart level of form when second in Silver Flash Stakes here and final start when beaten under 4l in Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh; Irish 1,000 Guineas entry could well stay beyond 1m; big player. |
5/2 |
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5 (5) |
14th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Ran well when third to Beautify in a 6f Group 2 here in June; comfortably beaten by both Suzie Songs and Composing either side of that; a struggling last of six when Composing dominated Suzie Songs in a Group 2 over C&D last month. |
33/1 |
Form: 15-262
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 8 (4) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
2-3 in 2yo campaign and close second to Sukanya in the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) on her return; another good run when sixth of 19 to True Love in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket (1m, good to firm), beaten just over 4l; further improvement is necessary if she's to pose a serious threat but she's in excellent hands to continue to progress; might not be far away. |
7/1 |
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6th 15 (3) |
3rd May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Gained her 2yo wins in stylish fashion and made a satisfactory reappearance as favourite for the Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good; Group 3) when a close second under Saffie Osborne; bit to prove back at Newmarket, having looked ill at ease here in the Rockfel, but a plausible danger provided she handles the track better this time; from the family of 1,000 Guineas winner Ghanaati and retains potential. |
16/1 |
Betting Forcast
18/1 Arisaig, 25/1 Cheshire Dancer, 7/2 Kon Tiki, 14/1 Pina Sonata, 11/1 Sukanya, 12/1 Esna, 8/1 Skydance, 10/11 Touleen