Nottingham Race 1 - Happy Retirement Martin Stoneman Fillies' Novice Stakes (Gbb/Gbbplus Race)
VELVET VEGA (3) Placed 3rd last time at Kempton and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation. Top selection. FOOD FOR THOUGHT (1) Subpar when 4th last time at Chepstow. Happy to overlook that run and rising in trip. Winning chance. HATTA ROMANCE (2) Ran 5th last start at Newbury but was on debut last time. Will try to take advantage of the draw. Market may be the ultimate guide for this runner.
Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 58kgs
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Started at $1.73 and below standard effort when 4th last time at Chepstow. Happy to overlook that run and going over extra ground. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | 3UP CL4 MDN | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 1422m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.32L | $1.73 |
| 2/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $4.50 |
| 6/13 | 20/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $22,133.00 | Newbury | 1408m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 57kg | - | 9-9-10-8-8-7-6 | 9 |
| 6.05L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Heard
Weight: 58kgs
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Came in 5th last start at Newbury but having second race start. Can find a nice position from the draw. Will be a tough ask.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 11/06/2026 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1810m | GOOD | Tyler Heard | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.25L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 58kgs
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Did well when 3rd last time at Kempton and drawn well. Been in the placegetters each attempt this preparation. Definite play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Kempton | 2211m | STANDARD TO SLOW | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6L | $1.57 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | GBB/GBBPlus Race | $39,348.00 | Newmarket | 2011m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5L | $5.50 |