Goodwood Race 2 - Fitzdares Apprentice Fillies' Restricted Novice Stakes (Gbb Race)
VENETIAN GOLD (2) rates on top after breaking through last start at Kempton over 1408m, winning by 1L from barrier 11, and draws better here. AFRAJ (1) is a last‑start winner at Chelmsford over 1408m, lifting late from midfield to score by 0.3L and maps to get another economical run from barrier 2. MATILDA JOSLYNGAGE (5) brings solid recent Irish maiden form, 4th at Leopardstown over 1609m beaten 2.55L, and earlier a Thurles 2nd over 1649m. The trio look the key hopes.
Jockey: Luke Catton
Weight: 61.5kgs
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First-up after 189 days. Last start won after settling midfield at Chelmsford over 1408m on 26 Nov by 0.3L at $7.50 with 58kg. Now a 3yo filly for J & T Gosden, drawn barrier 2 with Luke Catton and up 3.5kg. Unbeaten and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 191 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 26/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Tyler Heard | 58kg | - | 7-6-7-5-5-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Comes off a 28-day let-up after breaking through at Kempton over 1408m on 6 May, scoring with 58kg at $2.75 over Perdy In Paris. Prior run was 4th of 10 at Doncaster over 1413m on 25 Apr, beaten 3.2L at $4.33. R Varian trains the 3YO filly; rises 3.5kg and draws barrier 3. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 06/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1L | $2.75 |
| 4/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | GOOD | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Travis Ford
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up after 168 days. Last start 5th of 5 at Lingfield over 1610m on 17 Dec, beaten 6.05L with 58kg at $41 after settling last. Prior run 13th of 13 at Kempton over 1609m on 19 Nov, beaten 20.35L at $34. Can improve with race fitness.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 58kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.05L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 19/11/2025 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $29,511.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Pierre Louis Jamin | 58kg | - | 13-13-13-13-13-13-13-13 | 14 |
| 20.35L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Mikkel Mortensen
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Camelot for C Fellowes, second-up after 70 days. Last start 9th of 11 at Kempton over 1609m on 25 Mar, beaten 5.25L by Enemy Agent, with 54.5kg at $21. Rises to 58kg and draws barrier 4 with Mikkel Mortensen up. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 25/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 54.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.25L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comes off a 19-day turnaround after a solid 4th at Leopardstown over 1609m on 15 May, beaten 2.55L on good going at $21 from barrier 15. Previously ran 2nd at Thurles over 1649m on 9 Oct, beaten 1.75L at $29. Drops 1kg to 57.5kg and draws better in barrier 7 with Ryan Kavanagh for Kevin Coleman. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 15/05/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $16,998.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Christopher D Hayes | 58.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 2.55L | $21.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Thurles | 1649m | GOOD | Julian Pietropaolo | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/09/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Down Royal | 1431m | SOFT | J Pietropaolo | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.35L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Robbie Colgan | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.1L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Tyrese Cameron
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly drawn barrier 1 for M L W Bell, with Tyrese Cameron to ride at 57.5kg. Newmarket-trained and by Study Of Man out of Comfort In Sound. Setup is tidy from the inside draw. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Myla Coppins
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Back in trip 602m and up 4kg. Last start 8th of 10 at Kempton over 2211m on 27 May, beaten 37.05L by Water To Wine, with 52.5kg at $151. Prior run 8th of 8 at Kempton over 2211m on 6 May, beaten 22.05L at $101. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with experience.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/05/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Kieran Oneill | 52.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 37.05L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | Kieren Fox | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 22.05L | $101.00 |