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Formscan  - Last year's winner of the Sandringham on fast ground at Ascot, SOPRANO is penalised 3lb for winning a Listed race at Kempton in March. However, she beat a subsequent Group 2 winner on that occasion, so that may not be enough to anchor George Boughey's filly in this company. Charlotte's Web has shown progressive form on the all-weather since last in action on turf. She has a shout on today's terms, as does Sparks Fly, who finished a respectable third in a Group 3 at Epsom last time.

110
0-17
Soprano (IRE) 4,ch f 9-5

Starspangledbanner (AUS)-Lealas Daughter(Excelebration)

(20) d3 (Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Da Vin)
Rated 107

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Soprano (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Julia Augusta (GB)1
27th Jul 2024 Ascot(7f 213yds, Flat, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Soprano (IRE) 4th (7/2 8-11 Rated 107) Billy Loughnane .25L in front of Julia Augusta (GB) 5th (50/1 9-5 Rated 99) S De Sousa (8 ran)
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Gaiety Musical (IRE)1
29th Mar 2025 Kempton(1m , Flat, Standard to Slow) Soprano (IRE) 1st (2/1Fav 9-2 Rated 111) W Buick 7.59L in front of Gaiety Musical (IRE) 9th (40/1 9-2 Rated 78) David Probert (10 ran)
sp
26
1233
Charlotte's Web (IRE) 4,ch f 9-2

Night Of Thunder (IRE)-Chamundi Hills(Lope De Vega)

(11) (Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum)
Rated 103

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Charlottes Web (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Imperial Quarter (IRE)1
27th Jun 2025 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat, Standard) Charlotte's Web (IRE) 3rd (10/3 9-7 Rated 103) James Doyle 2.00L in front of Imperial Quarter (IRE) 4th (22/1 9-7 Rated 101) S De Sousa (6 ran)
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37
-013
Cheshire Dancer (IRE) 4,gr f 9-2

Phoenix Of Spain (IRE)-Kristal Xenia(Xaar)

(20) d2 (Manor House Stables Syndicate)
Rated 86

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Cheshire Dancer (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Julia Augusta (GB)1
18th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Cheshire Dancer (IRE) 3rd (20/1 8-5 Rated 83) David Probert 7.50L in front of Julia Augusta (GB) 10th (18/1 9-5 Rated 97) D Tudhope (23 ran)
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Francophone (GB)1
18th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Cheshire Dancer (IRE) 3rd (20/1 8-5 Rated 83) David Probert 2.00L in front of Francophone (GB) 5th (20/1 9-5 Rated 97) C Soumillon (23 ran)
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411
-455
Francophone (GB) 4,b f 9-2

Study Of Man (IRE)-Francophilia(Frankel)

cp2(20) d1 (Miss K Rausing)
Rated 97

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Francophone (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Julia Augusta (GB)1
18th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Francophone (GB) 5th (20/1 9-5 Rated 97) C Soumillon 5.50L in front of Julia Augusta (GB) 10th (18/1 9-5 Rated 97) D Tudhope (23 ran)
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Imperial Quarter (IRE)1
11th Oct 2024 Newmarket(1m 2f , Flat, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Francophone (GB) 4th (40/1 9-1 Rated 100) J Fanning 2.25L in front of Imperial Quarter (IRE) 6th (28/1 9-5 Rated 105) Oisin Murphy (15 ran)
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Cheshire Dancer (IRE)1
18th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Cheshire Dancer (IRE) 3rd (20/1 8-5 Rated 83) David Probert 2.00L in front of Francophone (GB) 5th (20/1 9-5 Rated 97) C Soumillon (23 ran)
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54
9253
Gaiety Musical (IRE) 4,b m 9-2

Gregorian (IRE)-Broadway Musical(Exceed And Excel)

(12) d3 (Mrs T Burns & Emma Evans)
Rated 80

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Gaiety Musical (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Soprano (IRE)1
29th Mar 2025 Kempton(1m , Flat, Standard to Slow) Soprano (IRE) 1st (2/1Fav 9-2 Rated 111) W Buick 7.59L in front of Gaiety Musical (IRE) 9th (40/1 9-2 Rated 78) David Probert (10 ran)
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65
6-04
Imperial Quarter (IRE) 5,b m 9-2

Dubawi (IRE)-Ambivalent(Authorized)

(11) (Ali Saeed)
Rated 99

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Imperial Quarter (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Royal Dress (IRE)1
7th Jun 2025 Epsom(1m 113yds, Flat, Good-Good to Soft in places) Royal Dress (IRE) 4th (16/5 9-8 Rated 107) W Buick 7.25L in front of Imperial Quarter (IRE) 10th (25/1 9-8 Rated 104) Raymond Dawson (11 ran)
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Sparks Fly (GB)1
7th Jun 2025 Epsom(1m 113yds, Flat, Good-Good to Soft in places) Sparks Fly (GB) 3rd (11/1 9-8 Rated 110) Laura Pearson 10.25L in front of Imperial Quarter (IRE) 10th (25/1 9-8 Rated 104) Raymond Dawson (11 ran)
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Francophone (GB)1
11th Oct 2024 Newmarket(1m 2f , Flat, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Francophone (GB) 4th (40/1 9-1 Rated 100) J Fanning 2.25L in front of Imperial Quarter (IRE) 6th (28/1 9-5 Rated 105) Oisin Murphy (15 ran)
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Charlotte's Web (IRE)1
27th Jun 2025 Newcastle(1m 2f 42yds, Flat, Standard) Charlotte's Web (IRE) 3rd (10/3 9-7 Rated 103) James Doyle 2.00L in front of Imperial Quarter (IRE) 4th (22/1 9-7 Rated 101) S De Sousa (6 ran)
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79
9-30
Julia Augusta (GB) 6,b m 9-2

Ulysses (IRE)-Empress Livia(Paco Boy)

ts1(20) d2 (Mr J C G Chua)
Rated 97

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Julia Augusta (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Royal Dress (IRE)2
19th Jun 2024 Ascot(7f 213yds, Flat, Good to Firm) Julia Augusta (GB) 6th (50/1 9-2 Rated 97) D Tudhope 1.38L in front of Royal Dress (IRE) 8th (25/1 9-2 Rated 102) Ben Martin Coen (14 ran)
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1st Jun 2024 Epsom(1m 113yds, Flat, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Royal Dress (IRE) 3rd (14/1 9-8 Rated 102) Ben Martin Coen 1.25L in front of Julia Augusta (GB) 4th (66/1 9-8 Rated 92) Jason Watson (8 ran)
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Soprano (IRE)1
27th Jul 2024 Ascot(7f 213yds, Flat, Good to Firm (Good in places)) Soprano (IRE) 4th (7/2 8-11 Rated 107) Billy Loughnane .25L in front of Julia Augusta (GB) 5th (50/1 9-5 Rated 99) S De Sousa (8 ran)
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Francophone (GB)1
18th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Francophone (GB) 5th (20/1 9-5 Rated 97) C Soumillon 5.50L in front of Julia Augusta (GB) 10th (18/1 9-5 Rated 97) D Tudhope (23 ran)
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Cheshire Dancer (IRE)1
18th Jun 2025 Ascot(1m , Flat Hcap, Good to Firm) Cheshire Dancer (IRE) 3rd (20/1 8-5 Rated 83) David Probert 7.50L in front of Julia Augusta (GB) 10th (18/1 9-5 Rated 97) D Tudhope (23 ran)
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82
3-34
Royal Dress (IRE) 5,b f 9-2

Night Of Thunder (IRE)-Wadaa(Dynaformer)

(31) d1 (S Manana)
Rated 105

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Royal Dress (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Julia Augusta (GB)2
19th Jun 2024 Ascot(7f 213yds, Flat, Good to Firm) Julia Augusta (GB) 6th (50/1 9-2 Rated 97) D Tudhope 1.38L in front of Royal Dress (IRE) 8th (25/1 9-2 Rated 102) Ben Martin Coen (14 ran)
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1st Jun 2024 Epsom(1m 113yds, Flat, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Royal Dress (IRE) 3rd (14/1 9-8 Rated 102) Ben Martin Coen 1.25L in front of Julia Augusta (GB) 4th (66/1 9-8 Rated 92) Jason Watson (8 ran)
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Sparks Fly (GB)2
7th Jun 2025 Epsom(1m 113yds, Flat, Good-Good to Soft in places) Sparks Fly (GB) 3rd (11/1 9-8 Rated 110) Laura Pearson 3.00L in front of Royal Dress (IRE) 4th (16/5 9-8 Rated 107) W Buick (11 ran)
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21st Jul 2024 Curragh(1m 1f , Flat, Good) Royal Dress (IRE) 1st (16/1 9-9 Rated 102) B M Coen 8.50L in front of Sparks Fly (GB) 5th (20/1 9-9 Rated 106) Laura Pearson (5 ran)
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Imperial Quarter (IRE)1
7th Jun 2025 Epsom(1m 113yds, Flat, Good-Good to Soft in places) Royal Dress (IRE) 4th (16/5 9-8 Rated 107) W Buick 7.25L in front of Imperial Quarter (IRE) 10th (25/1 9-8 Rated 104) Raymond Dawson (11 ran)
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93
1-83
Sparks Fly (GB) 5,b f 9-2

Muhaarar (GB)-Stepping Out(Tagula)

(31) d10 (D J Lowe)
Rated 109

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sparks Fly (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Royal Dress (IRE)2
7th Jun 2025 Epsom(1m 113yds, Flat, Good-Good to Soft in places) Sparks Fly (GB) 3rd (11/1 9-8 Rated 110) Laura Pearson 3.00L in front of Royal Dress (IRE) 4th (16/5 9-8 Rated 107) W Buick (11 ran)
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21st Jul 2024 Curragh(1m 1f , Flat, Good) Royal Dress (IRE) 1st (16/1 9-9 Rated 102) B M Coen 8.50L in front of Sparks Fly (GB) 5th (20/1 9-9 Rated 106) Laura Pearson (5 ran)
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Imperial Quarter (IRE)1
7th Jun 2025 Epsom(1m 113yds, Flat, Good-Good to Soft in places) Sparks Fly (GB) 3rd (11/1 9-8 Rated 110) Laura Pearson 10.25L in front of Imperial Quarter (IRE) 10th (25/1 9-8 Rated 104) Raymond Dawson (11 ran)
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101
1604
Tropical Island (GB) 4,b f 9-2

Inns Of Court (IRE)-Kodi da Capo(Kodiac)

cp3(7) (Clara Stud and Partner)
Rated 89

118
-893
Vicario (GB) 4,ch f 9-2

Lope De Vega (IRE)-Vesnina(Sea The Stars)

ts+(10) (Brightwalton Bloodstock L)
Rated 83

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
George Boughey/Billy Loughnane
6
16
37

Ed Walker/Kieran Shoemark
1
5
20

David O'Meara/D Tudhope
1
3
33

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Charlie Johnston
7
31
22

George Boughey
6
20
30

S Crisford
4
21
19

Roger Varian
3
6
50

David Loughnane
3
14
21

David O'Meara
3
17
17

David Evans
2
18
11

Hugo Palmer
1
15
6

J Tate
1
10
10

Ed Walker
1
9
11

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Billy Loughnane
22
91
24

Tom Marquand
5
23
21

Kieran Shoemark
3
15
20

O J Orr
2
14
14

D Tudhope
1
10
10

P J McDonald
1
12
8

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Pontefract

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Richard Fahey
125
807
15

David O'Meara
56
428
13

George Boughey
15
48
31

Charlie Johnston
14
83
17

Roger Varian
9
70
13

S Crisford
8
37
22

Hugo Palmer
5
47
11

David Loughnane
4
45
9

Ed Walker
4
39
10

J Tate
3
30
10

David Evans
2
37
5

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Pontefract

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
D Tudhope
78
465
17

J Fanning
38
297
13

Kevin Stott
29
185
16

P J McDonald
19
172
11

Clifford Lee
18
113
16

O J Orr
14
106
13

Tom Marquand
12
65
18

Billy Loughnane
7
34
21

Raymond Dawson
3
14
21

Kieran Shoemark
1
9
11

Laura Pearson
0
7
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Pontefract

Horse
Wins
Runs
Tropical Island (GB)
0
1
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