Nottingham Race 1 - Happy Retirement Martin Stoneman Fillies' Novice Stakes (Gbb/Gbbplus Race)
VELVET VEGA (3) failed to build upon a promising debut effort when coming home 6L from the winner in third attempting a 2200m Kempton fillies maiden a fortnight ago. Likely there is still improvement to come and she makes most appeal against this small field. FOOD FOR THOUGHT (1) equally underwhelmed when unable to finish closer than fourth as odds-on favourite over 1400m at Chepstow a month ago. Moving up in distance which surely promises to suit. Will give a bold sight. The likely outsider HATTA ROMANCE (2) is certainly not entirely dismissed after finishing a fair 8L fifth in a Newbury novice (1800m) two weeks back.
Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th in a small field at Chepstow on May 29 over 1400m, 9 len behind Brocklesby Bill carrying 57kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Great Yarmouth on October 6 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Sacred Ground carrying 58kg at $4.50. Well-placed to play a major role in the small field.
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 | 235 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 57kg | 1:22.43 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 06/10/2025 | 16 | NOV F 2 | $12,550.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 1:37.99 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/13 | 20/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $40,840.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 56.5kg | 1:30.99 | 9-8-6 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Tyler Heard
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 5th of 11 at Newbury on June 11 over 1800m, 8 len behind Manaar carrying 58kg at $201. Doubt she will trouble these.
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 | - | NOV F 3 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1810m | Good Soft | Tyler Heard | 58kg | 1:55.43 | 8-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 1 over 2000m, 5 len behind Earth Shot with 57.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on June 10 over 2200m, 6 len behind Tribal Queen with 58kg at $1.60. Rates highly is among the leading hopes.
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 | 40 | MDN F 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:24.78 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $1.57 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN F 3U | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 57.5kg | 2:06.46 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |