Newmarket Race 2 - Van Buck 50th Anniversary Fillies' Novice Stakes (Gbb/Gbbplus Race)
TIE A NAVYRIBBON (4) is down in grade and can take advantage. Raised in level after a promising 3.75L third attempting a 1400m Newmarket novice when only sixth tackling the G3 Sweet Solera Stakes twelve days ago. Finds a more suitable chance and looks the one to beat. MISSOURI WALTZ (1) must shoulder a penalty having scored by 1L on debut a 1400m Catterick maiden. Jamie Spencer takes over and holding decent claims may complete a double. VELORIA (5) is an interesting newcomer by Earthlight. Out of a G3-winning mare so deserves a market check. MANDOLIN RAIN (3) cannot be dismissed after managing a 6.5L debut fourth in a 1200m Nottingham novice.
Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 60kgs
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Claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by 1.0 len at Catterick on July 22 over 1400m defeating Aljoon carrying 58kg at $6.50. Can go right on with the job now.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/07/2026 | - | APP MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good Firm | M P Sheehy | 58kg | 1:25.64 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 58kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran second last of 13 at Goodwood on July 30 over 1400m, 10 len behind Avalon Queen with 58kg at $51. Looks tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 30/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Firm | Rowan Scott | 58kg | 1:27.77 | 8-12-12 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, 4th of 7 at Nottingham on August 3 over 1200m, 6 len behind Lola De Valence carrying 58kg at $21. Likely improver.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | APP NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Nottingham | 1207m | Good Firm | Stevie Donohoe | 58kg | 1:11.81 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Josephine Gordon
Weight: 58kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, 3rd of 7 at this track on July 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Graceful Song with 58kg at $101. Second-up failed to make an impression; ran second last of 7 in the G3 Sweet Solera Stakes at this track on August 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sugar Yes Please carrying 58kg at $67. Key chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/08/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $136,120.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Josephine Gordon | 58kg | 1:25.75 | 1-2-6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2026 | - | NOV F 2 | $21,780.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Josephine Gordon | 58kg | 1:28.12 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 58kgs
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Two-year-old filly (Earthlight - Shreyas) making her debut. Worth a market check.
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Space Traveller out of New Magic. Prefer to let go without a strong market move.