Race Conditions:

Distance: 1m (Str)

Age: 3yo Fillies

Prize: £20,616

Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)

Declaration: 8 runners


Pace Forecast: Weak

Draw Bias: N/A

Pace Hint: A weak pace should suit Consecrated, who will benefit from a more tactical approach than others.


Strongest Contenders:

1. Consecrated (10/11)

Trainer: William Haggas

Jockey: Tom Marquand

Rating: 102

Last Run: 4th in Listed race at York, finishing with running left. She’s progressing and should appreciate the return to a novice contest.

Timeform Comment: Likely to improve further and is a strong contender here.



2. Blue Bolt (5/2)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

Jockey: C. T. Keane

Rating: 96p

Last Run: A promising 4-length victory at Windsor on 19 May 2025. A solid prospect despite a penalty.

Timeform Comment: Still progressing and could be tough to beat, despite the penalty.



3. Seren Star (5/1)

Trainer: William Haggas

Jockey: Rossa Ryan

Rating: 91p

Last Run: 3rd in a Newmarket maiden on 16 April 2025, showing promise despite greenness.

Timeform Comment: Could improve and represents good value with potential upside.




Main Dangers:

1. Majaz (10/1)

Trainer: Roger Varian

Jockey: Jack Mitchell

Rating: 73p

Last Run: Finished 4th at Newcastle in November 2024, showing signs of greenness.

Timeform Comment: Will appreciate the step up in trip and could improve here.



2. Dreamasar (12/1)

Trainer: Ed Walker

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark

Rating: 91

Last Run: No recent form but is well-bred and may show improvement on debut.

Timeform Comment: In need of race fitness but has a pedigree that suggests improvement.




Interesting Outsiders:

1. Brecon Beacons (50/1)

Trainer: Jack Channon

Jockey: George Bass

Last Run: 7th in a maiden at Chester on 31 May 2025, not disgraced despite trouble in running.

Timeform Comment: Still learning, and while an outsider, could sneak into a place with improvement.



2. Island Ocean (125/1)

Trainer: Heather Main

Jockey: Callum Shepherd

Timeform Comment: Needs significant improvement to feature here but may find conditions more suitable than previous runs.




Trends & Stats:

William Haggas has a strong strike rate at Newbury, with Consecrated being his main contender here.

Roger Varian has a good record in similar races and will be hoping Majaz can make an impact at a price.


Markings Out of 10:

1. Consecrated (10/11) – 10/10


2. Blue Bolt (5/2) – 9/10


3. Seren Star (5/1) – 8/10


4. Majaz (10/1) – 7/10


5. Dreamasar (12/1) – 6/10


6. Brecon Beacons (50/1) – 4/10


7. Island Ocean (125/1) – 3/10



Betting Forecast:

11/8 Consecrated

7/2 Blue Bolt

5/1 Seren Star

10/1 Majaz

16/1 Dreamasar

25/1 Brecon Beacons

50/1 Moderna

100/1 Island Ocean


Tissue Estimate:

Consecrated is the most likely winner, with Blue Bolt as the main threat. Seren Star has plenty of upside and represents good value if progressing. Majaz and Dreamasar are worth watching for potential places.