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25 June 2026
Thursday 25th June
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Hallgarten Fillies' Handicap (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Stands' Side
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Luna Celeste
Selected at:
11/4
Tom Clover’s Luna Celeste wasn’t beaten far when second on debut at Chelmsford and it was a similar story at Southwell after that. She got off the mark in maiden company last time out and a opening handicap mark of 74 looks very workable.
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11/4
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Climbed ranks in 2025, winning twice at 1m; unexposed but takes on progressive 3yos today
12312-
Age: 4
Weight: 10-4
OR: 82
Days: 246
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 3HcF | 9-3 | 2/8 | Naga (1¼L) | 100/30 | 80 | 88 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 4HcF | 9-4 | 1/9 | Jakarta (shd) | 13/2 | 79 | 84 |
| 12 Aug 25 | Lin Lingfield | 9f GF | 3HcF | 9-4 | 3/4 | Typical Woman (2¾L) | 15/8 | 80 | 82 |
| 17 Jul 25 | Ham Hamilton | 8.5f Gd | 5Nv | 8-13 | 2/7 | Brielle (2½L) | EvensF | - | 84 |
| 23 Jun 25 | Wdr Windsor | 8f GF | 5Md | 9-1 | 1/14 | Gennadius (3¾L) | 11/10F | - | 73 |
| 6 Jun 25 | Goo Goodwood | 8f GS | 4NvF | 8-7 | 4/9 | Callisto Dream (5½L) | 4/1 | - | 57 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
She has run some fair races for her new yard without suggesting she was the answer today
-55877
Age: 4
Weight: 10-4
OR: 82
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 26 | Thi Thirsk | 8f Gd | 4HcF | 10-1 | 7/11 | Annastarzy (3½L) | 40/1 | 84 | 85 |
| 28 Apr 26 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f Gd | 3HcF | 9-5 | 7/7 | Havana Pusey (8¾L) | 17/2 | 86 | 70 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 2HcF | 9-3 t1 | 8/11 | Stateira (8L) | 25/1 | 87 | 72 |
| 27 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 2HcF | 9-12 | 5/11 | Ziggy's Queen (1L) | 16/1 | 87 | 91 |
| 22 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 3Hc | 9-7 | 5/7 | Dingle (6¾L) | 3/1F | 88 | 81 |
| 12 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 4HcF | 9-4 | 1/6 | Stateira (4¼L) | 17/2 | 78 | 94 |
Two improved efforts this year; up in weights but on the right path; solid claims
353-12
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 79
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 8f GF | 4HcF | 8-10 | 2/8 | Lady Dora Mae (hd) | 12/1 | 75 | 81 |
| 11 May 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 5HcF | 9-7 | 1/7 | Lady Milton (shd) | 5/1 | 73 | 77 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 10f Gd | 22yHc | 8-2 | 3/3 | Explosion (9¾L) | 7/2 | 76 | 62 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Eps Epsom | 7f Gd | 42yHc | 9-7 | 5/7 | Galileo Island (2L) | 7/2 | 77 | 69 |
| 15 Aug 25 | Eps Epsom | 7f Gd | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 3/8 | Just Call Me Angel (4L) | 7/2 | - | 61 |
| 24 Jul 25 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 6/9 | Calendar Girl (7½L) | 2/1 | - | 57 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Bath novice win was followed by a modest handicap debut; this looks easier though
518
Age: 3
Weight: 9-4
OR: 78
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 26 | San Sandown | 8f Gd | 43yHc | 9-7 | 8/12 | Law Court (6L) | 11/2 | 78 | 72 |
| 13 May 26 | Bat Bath | 8f Fm | 4NvF | 9-2 | 1/6 | Mobberley Rose (1¼L) | 8/15F | - | 77 |
| 15 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 23yMdF | 9-2 | 5/8 | So Regal (3¾L) | 14/1 | - | 75 |
Third time lucky when leading late in 6f maiden last month; more needed upped to 1m
2-21
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 74
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 26 | Lei Leicester | 6f GF | 5MdF | 9-2 | 1/10 | Secret Harvest (shd) | 8/13F | - | 70 |
| 25 Apr 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5MdF | 9-2 t1 | 2/13 | Zarinca (¾L) | EvensF | - | 75 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 2/10 | Three Non Blondes (½L) | 10/1 | - | 71 |
Fairly exposed but she arrives in good form; likely to give her running
5-4633
Age: 3
Weight: 8-13
OR: 73
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun 26 | Wet Wetherby | 7f GF | 5HcF | 9-5 | 3/10 | Nanoscience (¾L) | 11/2 | 74 | 75 |
| 23 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 8f GF | 4HcF | 9-0 | 3/8 | Lady Dora Mae (2½L) | 11/1 | 74 | 74 |
| 26 Apr 26 | Wet Wetherby | 7f GF | 4HcF | 9-2 | 6/8 | Secret History (2¾L) | 14/1 | 76 | 72 |
| 5 Apr 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 43yHc | 9-1 | 4/8 | Colori Forever (7¾L) | 33/1 | 77 | 69 |
| 24 Oct 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 5f St | 42yHc | 9-9 b1 | 5/9 | Comic Strip (2¾L) | 16/1 | 80 | 72 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 22yAc | 8-4 | 24/26 | Jel Pepper (40L) | 80/1 | 83 | - |
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BF
Thursday Girl
T: Ed Walker
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
5-22
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 74
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 4NvF | 9-2 | 2/9 | Bright Summer (2L) | 9/4F | - | 76 |
| 16 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 2MdF | 9-3 | 2/5 | Hassaleh (3L) | 4/1 | - | 81 |
| 2 Oct 25 | Sal Salisbury | 7f Gd | 22yMdF | 9-2 | 5/9 | Black Chiffon (3¾L) | 10/1 | - | 60 |
Verdict
The improving CRYSTAL PIER could be the answer despite a 4lb rise for her latest second-place finish.
Crystal Pier
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Luna Celeste,
3/1 Silent City,
100/30 Crystal Pier,
4/1 Darzah,
11/2 Come On Eibhlin,
20/1 Bridget's View
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