Ascot Race 6 - Darley British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Rnd)
SO REGAL (2) comes off a last-start win at Newmarket over 1609m, scoring by 1.25L, and looks a leading chance. LYRICS OF LIFE (6) was runner-up to So Regal (2) in that same race and has a consistent record of placings at this trip. GESAYED (1) was 3rd at Southwell last start and is a previous winner at Hamilton. LIGHT DREAMER (5) finished 2nd at Kempton two runs back and could be competitive. Main hopes are So Regal (2), Lyrics Of Life (6), and Gesayed (1). Something for the Multiples: SO REGAL (2) GESAYED (1) LYRICS OF LIFE (6) CROWNRIGHT (4)
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 61kgs
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Last start 3rd of 8 after racing handy at Southwell over 1420m on 7 Apr, beaten 2.5L by Confide In Me with 61.5kg at $1.83. Won on debut at Hamilton over 1212m last season. Steps up 182m in trip and drops 0.5kg. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 61.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/5 | 15/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $20,215.00 | Hamilton | 1212m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58kg | - | 3-3-4-3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 61kgs
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Last start won after settling 4th at Newmarket over 1609m on 15 Apr by 1.25L with 58kg at $2.20, defeating Lyrics Of Life. Prior to that, finished 3rd at Chelmsford over 1408m, beaten 0.35L at $1.57 behind Pierchic. Lightly raced filly with a win and a placing from two starts. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $2.20 |
| 3/10 | 27/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.35L | $1.57 |
Jockey: Alec Voikhansky
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 188 days, having finished 4th of 9 at Newbury over 1610m on soft going, beaten 3.55L at $9 behind My Ophelia. Also finished 4th at Newmarket two starts back and 6th at Sandown prior. Has been consistent without breaking through. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/10/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1610m | SOFT | Sean M Levey | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-3-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.55L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Neil Callan | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-2-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.95L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/09/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Sandown | 1609m | SOFT | Joe Leavy | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-6 | 4 |
| 3.95L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 177 days. Last start 3rd of 13 at Kempton over 1609m on 5 Nov, beaten 4.25L by Abashiri, with 58kg at $8.50. Three-year-old filly by Frankel who placed on debut. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 177 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 05/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 58kg | - | 8-8-8-8-7-5-4-3 | 9 |
| 4.25L | $8.50 |
Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed 2nd at Kempton two starts back over 1408m, beaten just 0.3L by Nanoscience at $13. Last start finished 5th of 14 at Newbury over 2011m, beaten 9.45L at $17. Drops back 409m in trip and draws barrier 1. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 17/04/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $14,755.00 | Newbury | 2011m | GOOD | Joe Leavy | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.45L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Sean M Levey | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed 2nd last start at Newmarket over 1609m, beaten 1.25L by So Regal with 58kg at $6. Has finished runner-up in three of five career starts, including two placings at this trip. Consistent filly who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | Group 3 | $73,200.00 | Deauville | 1599m | SOFT | Cristian Demuro | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $2.88 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1602m | GOOD | Cieren Fallon | 58kg | - | 5-4-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1609m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | - | 5-4-4-4-4-3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Newmarket | 1207m | GOOD | Jamie P Spencer | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-5 | 6 |
| 13L | $2.50 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Mehmas making her debut for trainer A M Balding. Draws well in barrier 2 with James Doyle booked to ride. Monitor for any market support on debut. Not without hope.