August 29 / 14.50 Sandown

14.50

Good

BetMGM Atalanta Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £53874.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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BetMGM Atalanta Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

40/1 (Won)

  • Win: £35.50
  • Place: £6.30

Form: /43-42

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo; chased home a wide-margin winner in Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) on Derby day; won't be inconvenienced if there's plenty of rain but has a fair bit to find on the figures.
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1st

2

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Love Dynasty

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Lightly raced 5yo; chased home a wide-margin winner in Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) on Derby day; won't be inconvenienced if there's plenty of rain but has a fair bit to find on the figures.

40/1

2nd

5

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:05 Epsom

Love Dynasty

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Ryan

Very lightly raced 5yo who left the impression 1m2f just stretched her when fourth in Nottingham Listed race on good-ground reappearance; raced only on soft/heavy prior to that, so won't be inconvenienced however much rain arrives.

11/1

4th

4

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 1

16:55 Nottingham

Love Dynasty

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Kevin Ryan

Very lightly raced 5yo who has been kept to autumn races on soft/heavy ground; something to prove in this new scenario but otherwise an interesting type, having gained her 3yo success at Nottingham (1m) and being still open to further improvement; ran well in Listed contests the last twice and gives the impression she's ready for a crack at this new trip.

12/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 1-1405 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won Musselburgh handicap (1m1f, good) in April in good style but has come up short since, soundly beaten behind Blue Bolt in Group 2 at Ascot and fading when fifth to Calendar Girl in Listed race at Haydock on last two starts; needs a career best and seems to have plateaued.
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2nd

4

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Noche Clasica

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Edward Bethell

Won Musselburgh handicap (1m1f, good) in April in good style but has come up short since, soundly beaten behind Blue Bolt in Group 2 at Ascot and fading when fifth to Calendar Girl in Listed race at Haydock on last two starts; needs a career best and seems to have plateaued.

25/1

5th

6

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Noche Clasica

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Won Musselburgh handicap (1m1f, good) in good style in April but has since come up short in Listed race here and Group 2 at Ascot (1m, good to firm; last of 15); will need a career best but she's relatively low mileage.

14/1

15th

13

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Noche Clasica

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

She is on her third trainer but has won half of her eight starts, most recently when picking up a Musselburgh handicap (1m1f, good) on her comeback in April; showed she belongs at Listed level when beaten 2l at Haydock (10.5f, good to soft) last time but, while she continues to make strides, this is a different test altogether.

40/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 738-43

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Smart 3yo who has run well behind top-class rivals in 1m Group 1 events this year, fourth to Precise in the Coronation Stakes and third to Blue Bolt in the Prix Rothschild; convincing winner on good to soft ground on debut last summer; now down in grade, she's the pick on form and the one to beat.
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5th

6

(7)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:35 Newmarket

Moon Target

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

0-7 in Group contests since winning minor races at two; she has been holding her own, including a respectable third to Blue Bolt in the Prix Rothschild; however, didn't appear to have any excuses when again third in the Group 3 Atalanta Stakes at Sandown, a race she really needed to win to be seriously considered for this.

12/1

3rd

7

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Moon Target

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Smart 3yo who has run well behind top-class rivals in 1m Group 1 events this year, fourth to Precise in the Coronation Stakes and third to Blue Bolt in the Prix Rothschild; convincing winner on good to soft ground on debut last summer; now down in grade, she's the pick on form and the one to beat.

100/30

4th

3

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Moon Target

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Runner-up to Precise in the Group 3 Prestige Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) last August and third in the Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in September; she's better than she showed in the Group 1 Fillies' Mile at Newmarket (1m, good) last October, when well beaten behind Precise, but this is her first run since and she looks up against it.

50/1

Form: 1-11 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has not looked like being beaten in any of her races so far, and she made it 3-3 in Listed event over C&D (made all) in July; that was on good to firm ground and she bolted up on soft the time before; still could be anything and she's well worth her place in her first Group 3.
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7th

7

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:35 Newmarket

Secret Of Life

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Her first three wins - culminating in Listed honours - were thoroughly decisive, and after racing freely up front she did well to remain on the scene in Sandown's Group 3 Atalanta Stakes (1m, good to soft; fine on faster); closely matched with the more experienced Moon Target on that form, but she has others to worry about.

25/1

4th

9

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Secret Of Life

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Has not looked like being beaten in any of her races so far, and she made it 3-3 in Listed event over C&D (made all) in July; that was on good to firm ground and she bolted up on soft the time before; still could be anything and she's well worth her place in her first Group 3.

3/1

1st

6

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Secret Of Life

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Unbeaten in two starts, both over 7f (likely to be as effective at 1m); comfortably defied a penalty in Haydock novice event (soft) on seasonal debut; out of a Listed/Group 3 winner for her owner-breeder and brings potential to this rise in grade; adds interest.

6/1

Form: 1211-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Beaten only once in five outings; crowned her 2yo campaign with a gutsy success in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good) and got this year off to the best possible start with a clearcut win in Listed race at Haydock (1m, good); handled good to soft ground well when winning valuable sales race at Doncaster last autumn; upwardly mobile filly with a big chance.
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4th

4

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:35 Newmarket

Calendar Girl

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

Group 3 winner over 7f last season and made her belated reappearance in August a winning one at Listed level (1m, good); although only sixth of the ten runners in a Group 3 at Sandown (1m, good to soft), she was behind the black ball when about last 2f out and she was closing at the finish (behind Moon Target/Secret Of Life); that effort warrants an upgrade and she wouldn't be exposed just yet.

16/1

6th

5

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Calendar Girl

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Beaten only once in five outings; crowned her 2yo campaign with a gutsy success in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good) and got this year off to the best possible start with a clearcut win in Listed race at Haydock (1m, good); handled good to soft ground well when winning valuable sales race at Doncaster last autumn; upwardly mobile filly with a big chance.

7/2

1st

9

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Calendar Girl

8st 11lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Beaten only once in four outings as a 2yo, crowning the campaign with a gutsy success in Group 3 at Newmarket (7f, good); should have no problem getting 1m; still has untapped potential and she's an interesting candidate if ready to roll after ten months off.

10/1

Form: 22-532

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Progressive 2yo campaign culminated in fine second in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf; back to near best when keeping on from out of the pack to chase home Calendar Girl in Listed race at Haydock (1m, good) three weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again for all-conquering yard.
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6th

10

(7)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

Pacific Mission

8st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Second in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies' Turf (1m, firm) last October and she was a Listed runner-up at Haydock (1m, good) two starts ago; however, it's been an underwhelming campaign in the main and she was soundly beaten in a Group 3 over this C&D (good to soft) last time.

20/1

7th

8

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Pacific Mission

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive 2yo campaign culminated in fine second in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf; back to near best when keeping on from out of the pack to chase home Calendar Girl in Listed race at Haydock (1m, good) three weeks ago; should be in the thick of things again for all-conquering yard.

10/1

Form: 17-241 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Good efforts behind the top-class Blue Bolt on first two starts this season and posted a personal best when winning Group 3 at Ascot (1m, good to firm; unraced on softer) five weeks ago; reliable and tactically versatile; should go well again despite a 3lb penalty.
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6th

3

(2)

3rd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:35 Newmarket

Kon Tiki

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Got to within a length of Blue Bolt at Goodwood in May but was just under 5l off the same filly at Royal Ascot; made the most of an easier opportunity back at Ascot (1m Group 3, good to firm) before reportedly unsuited by the good to soft ground when behind three of these in the Atalanta at Sandown; this filly did go off favourite that day; can run well back on a faster surface but probably not well enough to trouble Blue Bolt; yard won this with Saffron Beach in 2021.

14/1

9th

1

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Kon Tiki

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Good efforts behind the top-class Blue Bolt on first two starts this season and posted a personal best when winning Group 3 at Ascot (1m, good to firm; unraced on softer) five weeks ago; reliable and tactically versatile; should go well again despite a 3lb penalty.

9/2

1st

3

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Kon Tiki

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Missed the rest of the season after finishing seventh in the Coronation over C&D at 2025 Royal Ascot but has returned with two fine runs behind Blue Bolt, latterly when fourth of 15 in the Duke Of Cambridge over C&D (good to firm); the one likely to give Touleen most to do.

4/1

OUR TIP

66/1

Form: 4116-5 CD

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Both wins came in 1m handicaps in the second half of last year, including on soft ground; however, she finished last on her reappearance at Wolverhampton and now returns from five months off with a very stiff task.
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10th

3

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Sandown

Maeva

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Both wins came in 1m handicaps in the second half of last year, including on soft ground; however, she finished last on her reappearance at Wolverhampton and now returns from five months off with a very stiff task.

66/1

Form: 612 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 3-112 D

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £452.40
Straight Forecast £436.30
Tricast £2082.95
Trifecta £2070.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Calendar Girl

Daily Mail:

Secret Of Life

SPOTLIGHT:

Moon Target

Telegraph:

So Regal

POSTDATA:

Pacific Mission

Daily Mirror:

Secret Of Life

The Sun:

Secret Of Life

The Star:

Secret Of Life

RP RATINGS:

Moon Target

NEWMARKET:

Moon Target

The Times:

Moon Target

LAMBOURN:

Calendar Girl

The Guardian:

Calendar Girl

D Express:

Calendar Girl

Daily Record:

Calendar Girl