August 16 / 16.45 Pontefract

16.45

Good To Firm

EBF Sky Bet Club Flying Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £39214
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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EBF Sky Bet Club Flying Fillies’ Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 24-284 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

33/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 210445 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won handicap at Chester (6f, good) in May and ran well when fifth of 20 in competitive fillies' handicap at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good) last time; however, she has plenty to find against the pick of today's opposition.
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13th

17

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:05 Doncaster

Rubys Angel

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Hugo Palmer

3yo who has raced 13 times and was better than ever when 25-1 Listed runner-up at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; however, she was no match for the winner and is probably up against it today.

25/1

2nd

10

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Rubys Angel

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Won handicap at Chester (6f, good) in May and ran well when fifth of 20 in competitive fillies' handicap at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good) last time; however, she has plenty to find against the pick of today's opposition.

33/1

5th

10

(12)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Rubys Angel

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

York handicap winner last season and overcame a wide draw at Chester in May (6f, good; 4lb lower); good and bad since, though saw too much daylight when returned to 7f at Newmarket last time (behind Machadadorp); better can be expected, assuming she copes with this new experience.

33/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 52046- D

Last run: 382 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
This is her first run since last July but she returns with her stable in fine form and she went very close in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good) last May; in the mix if at the top of her game; wears a first-time tongue-tie.
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15th

3

(19)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:05 Doncaster

Arabian Dusk

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Unable to kick on since near-miss in the Group 2 Sandy Lane at Haydock (6f) last May; soundly beaten Listed third at Pontefract (6f) last month on sole outing this year but she may have needed the run; fine over 7f when sixth in the Group 3 Oak Tree at Goodwood last July when coming from further back than the principals; versatile ground-wise; not ruled out each-way.

16/1

3rd

1

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Arabian Dusk

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

This is her first run since last July but she returns with her stable in fine form and she went very close in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good) last May; in the mix if at the top of her game; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

6/1

6th

9

(8)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Goodwood

Arabian Dusk

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Short-headed in the Group 2 Sandy Lane at Haydock (6f, good) in May and creditable fourth in the Group 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f, good) last time; didn't convince with her stamina in the Nell Gwyn in April on her sole crack at 7f but that was her reappearance and the lack of a recent run may have told late on; can be thereabouts if seeing out the trip.

14/1

Form: 211-00 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

7/2

Form: 213-75 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 51P-11 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who was sold out of William Haggas's yard for 6,000gns on July 1 and has proved to be a bargain buy for new connections, making it 2-2 for current yard when winning big-field fillies' handicap at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good); today's assignment demands further improvement but she's clearly thriving and is not ruled out.
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6th

11

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Sing The Blues

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Martin Dunne

Lightly raced 3yo who was sold out of William Haggas's yard for 6,000gns on July 1 and has proved to be a bargain buy for new connections, making it 2-2 for current yard when winning big-field fillies' handicap at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good); today's assignment demands further improvement but she's clearly thriving and is not ruled out.

7/1

1st

9

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Sing The Blues

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Martin Dunne

Won her novice over C&D (good) for William Haggas whom she left for 6,000gns; that looks a bargain after she emerged from last to first when denying Shallow over 6f at Newmarket 11 days ago; that was quite taking and she could still be nicely treated off 5lb higher.

14/1

1st

8

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:08 Newmarket (July)

Sing The Blues

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Martin Dunne

Won Goodwood novice (6f, good) in October for William Haggas and her handicap debut the following month can be written off (lame); joined her new yard for 6,000gns at the start of this month and best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 135690 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Raced wide when well beaten at 150-1 in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) recently; unplaced in three Listed races prior to that; hard to fancy.
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11th

3

(12)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Brazilian Rose

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Four handicap wins on the Southwell AW in the first part of the year but has come up short in Listed/Group 3 races on turf on her five starts since June; a similar outcome seems likely here.

66/1

7th

2

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Brazilian Rose

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Raced wide when well beaten at 150-1 in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) recently; unplaced in three Listed races prior to that; hard to fancy.

66/1

25/1

Form: 09-641

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Exploited a reduced mark to win Class 4 handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month; this 3yo may have more to offer now that things have clicked again but she looks up against it in today's line-up.
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8th

7

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Killavia

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Exploited a reduced mark to win Class 4 handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month; this 3yo may have more to offer now that things have clicked again but she looks up against it in today's line-up.

25/1

1st

3

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:12 Ascot

Killavia

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Made all in a fillies' maiden at Sandown (5f, good) 12 months ago; not at her best in her two runs this year but she's slipped down the weights and Oisin Murphy is booked; stable won this with a 3yo in 2023; revival could be imminent.

6/1

4th

2

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:49 Goodwood

Killavia

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Showed promise as a juvenile when third in a Listed contest at Sandown (5f, good) last July before winning her maiden; should be better for her reappearance run when sixth of eight back at Sandown (5f, good) and would go close at her best.

3/1

Form: -70220

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Down the field in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last time but prior to that she went close in two Listed races at Chester (7f, good); has a part to play if leaving last time behind.
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9th

3

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Dash Of Azure

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Down the field in Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last time but prior to that she went close in two Listed races at Chester (7f, good); has a part to play if leaving last time behind.

8/1

10th

4

(14)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Dash Of Azure

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

She's gone close in Listed races at Chester (7f, good) on her last two starts, beaten just a neck last time when having to challenge wide; she might not be far away.

11/1

2nd

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Dash Of Azure

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ralph Beckett

Both wins have been in handicaps but she finished well to go close in a Listed event over C&D (good) two weeks ago; hard to rule out anther good run but this is tougher than last time and she's not easy to predict.

9/1

Form: 2211 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

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Payout
Exacta £30.20
Straight Forecast £38.77
Trifecta £152.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

America Queen

TOPSPEED:

Sing The Blues

POSTDATA:

Royal Fixation

WEST COUNTRY:

Killavia

The Times:

Miss Nightcap

NEWMARKET:

Arabian Dusk

D Express:

Sing The Blues

The Star:

Sing The Blues

RP RATINGS:

America Queen

LAMBOURN:

America Queen

Telegraph:

America Queen

The Sun:

America Queen

Daily Record:

America Queen

Daily Mirror:

Royal Fixation