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14:25 Sandown

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Sky Bet Atalanta Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies & Mares)

  • Prize money: £48203.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Sandown

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-3434 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict

Top rated in this field and brings Group 1 form having made the frame in the 1,000 Guineas (arguably unlucky not to win), French Oaks and Grand Prix de Paris over 1m/10.5f/1m4f; appears to have an excellent chance, particularly granted a strong pace back down sharply in distance; tactically versatile so could go forward if needs be.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(7)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Tamfana

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Menuisier

Top rated in this field and brings Group 1 form having made the frame in the 1,000 Guineas (arguably unlucky not to win), French Oaks and Grand Prix de Paris over 1m/10.5f/1m4f; appears to have an excellent chance, particularly granted a strong pace back down sharply in distance; tactically versatile so could go forward if needs be.

11/10

4th

15

(4)

5th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Newmarket

Tamfana

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Menuisier

Improving filly who has shown useful form in Group 3 contests on French soil the last twice, winning in October then good third (only half a length behind Ramatuelle) on seasonal debut; however, still needs to prove she's versatile as regards turf ground, having raced only on soft/heavy in this sphere (won her sole AW attempt).

50/1

1st

11

(4)

11th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Tamfana

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Menuisier

Found a bit of bother in running before finishing a closing third over 7.5f at Ffos Las (soft; 9-1); the winner has since gone close in a nursery; different surface here but looks up to winning a maiden.

9/4

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1-2125 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict

Record of 2-4 over 1m includes handicap win Royal Ascot (good to firm); ran well in the Nassau (1m2f Group 1) at Goodwood most recently, finishing fifth; improving filly who warrants respect back down in trip/class.

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2nd

2

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Doha

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 2-4 over 1m includes handicap win Royal Ascot (good to firm); ran well in the Nassau (1m2f Group 1) at Goodwood most recently, finishing fifth; improving filly who warrants respect back down in trip/class.

13/2

5th

1

(6)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Doha

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Career-best form over 1m the last twice, winning Royal Ascot handicap (good to firm) then second in Pontefract Listed event (soft); return to 1m2f is less of a concern than the steep rise in class; bottom on ratings.

40/1

2nd

4

(2)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Doha

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Well-bred filly who nosed ahead close home in Royal Ascot handicap (good to firm) last month, taking record over 1m to 2-3; has low mileage and looks the type to improve further; respected.

2/1

50/1

  • Place: £10.90

Form: 514-04

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Has form at up to 1m4f; good fourth in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f) most recently but faces a much stiffer assignment back at Group level, being bottom of this pack on ratings.

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3rd

4

(9)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Imperial Quarter

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Has form at up to 1m4f; good fourth in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f) most recently but faces a much stiffer assignment back at Group level, being bottom of this pack on ratings.

50/1

4th

1

(5)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Imperial Quarter

10st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Yorkshire Oaks entry; won Carlisle novice (1m1f, good to firm) at 2-5 last September; apparent best form when 9l fourth of six in Listed contest at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) later that month, before also finding a Group 3 on Newcastle AW far too tough on reappearance last month; very lightly raced but needs improvement on handicap debut.

9/1

10th

2

(9)

28th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Imperial Quarter

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Won Carlisle novice (1m1f, good to firm) last September, but well held in a Newmarket Listed contest (1m4f, good to firm) later in month; stable has won three of the last eight runnings and she has AW winners in her pedigree, but this is a stiff task after nine months off; entered in the Nassau Stakes and Yorkshire Oaks.

33/1

Form: 4-8216 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict

Somewhat interesting back in this scenario having produced her best performance over C&D, namely all-the-way Listed win on Eclipse day (soft); however, needs to prove she can repeat it on forecast faster ground.

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4th

8

(3)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Spiritual

9st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Somewhat interesting back in this scenario having produced her best performance over C&D, namely all-the-way Listed win on Eclipse day (soft); however, needs to prove she can repeat it on forecast faster ground.

10/1

1st

7

(1)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Spiritual

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: John & Thady Gosden

Ran well when upped to 1m in similar event at York (good) seven weeks ago but just held on for second and gave the impression she may ideally require a return to 7f; Kieran Shoemark prefers stablemate Regal Jubilee.

14/1

2nd

7

(2)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 1

15:15 York

Spiritual

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Won on debut at Leicester (7f, good to soft) last September; this headstrong filly has been soundly beaten in Group races on Newmarket's Rowley Mile (7f, good to firm/good) since, but looked ill at ease in the Dip each time and the form of the first race (the Rockfel) worked out well; tackles a flat track today and no surprise to see major improvement.

15/2

Form: 3-165

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict

Absent since disappointing effort in French Group 2 in June; has progressive form on home soil, including maiden win at the Newmarket Craven meeting and good sixth (not far behind Tamfana) in the 1,000 Guineas; raced only four times and may well rate higher still; remains of interest.

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5th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Rolica

9st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Absent since disappointing effort in French Group 2 in June; has progressive form on home soil, including maiden win at the Newmarket Craven meeting and good sixth (not far behind Tamfana) in the 1,000 Guineas; raced only four times and may well rate higher still; remains of interest.

8/1

6th

10

(14)

5th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Newmarket

Rolica

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Cost 320,000gns as a yearling; finished strongly to get up close home in 7f maiden at the Craven meeting here (good) last month, building on her 2yo effort; open to further improvement back up in trip and is a nice prospect for Jane Chapple-Hyam; however, bare form is a long way short of Guineas standard and there will be easier tasks ahead.

50/1

1st

6

(8)

18th Apr 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newmarket

Rolica

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear, switched right and headway from over 2f out, went second over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well to lead final strides

9/2

Form: 1419 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict

Sent over to France for last two starts, winning Chantilly Listed event (1m, good) then better than bare result (hampered, eased) in Deauville Group 3; raced only four times and may still have more to offer.

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6th

6

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Bright Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Sent over to France for last two starts, winning Chantilly Listed event (1m, good) then better than bare result (hampered, eased) in Deauville Group 3; raced only four times and may still have more to offer.

9/1

4th

3

(8)

17th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 1

15:15 York

Bright Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

270,000gns half-sister to Listed winner Iconic Moment who was backed into 100-30 when winning by 5l on debut at Haydock (1m, soft) last month; the odds-on favourite flopped and this is a much tougher test of her credentials, but she's a likeable prospect for her good yard and is not ruled out.

7/1

1st

2

(4)

27th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

15:53 Haydock

Bright Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

prominent

9/4

Form: 53-433 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

Yet to win at Listed/Group level; however, ties in with Doom and Choisya on Ascot/Haydock form the last twice; proving consistent and again looks likely to give her running.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Naomi Lapaglia

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Spencer

Yet to win at Listed/Group level; however, ties in with Doom and Choisya on Ascot/Haydock form the last twice; proving consistent and again looks likely to give her running.

20/1

3rd

5

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:45 Haydock

Naomi Lapaglia

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Spencer

midfield

13/2

3rd

3

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Naomi Lapaglia

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Spencer

Novice and handicap winner who ended last season with third in a French Listed race (7f) and began this season with fourth in another (1m); the latter was improved form but she needs to build on that substantially.

25/1

Form: 21-241 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict

Progressed through the handicap ranks last term and has stepped up to Listed grade this season, winning at Haydock (1m, good to firm) most recently; ready for a crack at Group level and should go well.

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8th

1

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Choisya

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressed through the handicap ranks last term and has stepped up to Listed grade this season, winning at Haydock (1m, good to firm) most recently; ready for a crack at Group level and should go well.

10/1

1st

2

(9)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:45 Haydock

Choisya

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

started quickly, steadied soon after start

8/1

7/1

Form: 41-332

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict

Consistent and steadily progressive; Listed winner on French soil last autumn; placed in Group races this term and the form of her latest Ascot effort (1m, good to firm) has received a couple of boosts since; bred for this occasion, being out of Dank who won the Atalanta in 2012; solid claims.

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9th

3

(2)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Doom

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Consistent and steadily progressive; Listed winner on French soil last autumn; placed in Group races this term and the form of her latest Ascot effort (1m, good to firm) has received a couple of boosts since; bred for this occasion, being out of Dank who won the Atalanta in 2012; solid claims.

7/1

2nd

1

(6)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Doom

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ended last season with a Listed win (7f, very soft) in France; close third in Group 3 at the Curragh (7f, soft) on reappearance before hitting a new high with her third of 14 in C&D Group 2 at Royal Ascot (good to firm); needs better still to win this but has each-way claims.

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Doom

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ended last season with Listed win (7f, very soft) in France and she started this campaign with a close third behind Gregarina in Group 3 at the Curragh (7f, soft); could still have more to offer but her best form has been at 7f and she has quite a bit to find on this first run in a Group 2.

14/1

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Selections

RP RATINGS:

Tamfana

SPOTLIGHT:

Doom

Daily Mail:

Doha

D Express:

Rolica

Daily Mirror:

Bright Thunder

NEWMARKET:

Spiritual

TOPSPEED:

Tamfana

POSTDATA:

Tamfana

The Times:

Tamfana

The Guardian:

Tamfana

The Sun:

Tamfana

Daily Record:

Doha

Telegraph:

Doom

The Star:

Doom