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23 July 2026
Thursday 23rd July
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European Bloodstock News EBF Star Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Inside
- Weather
- Mostly sunny
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Aperoll
Selected at:
5/4
Aperoll represents the Richard Hannon yard and she managed to score on debut, here over a slightly shorter trip. She ran in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot after that and ran a cracker to finish third by less than a length. A similar effort should be more than enough.
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5/4
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Close third of 14 against males in the Chesham at Royal Ascot and she has leading claims
13
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 92
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 2yL | 9-0 | 3/14 | Nola Soul (¾L) | 12/1 | - | 96 |
| 1 Jun 26 | Nby Newbury | 6.5f GF | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 1/12 | Scommessa Sicura (1L) | 9/4F | - | 84 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Easily won at Newbury on second start; tougher test of credentials but could be up to it
21
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 90
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 26 | Nby Newbury | 7f GF | 22yNvF | 9-2 | 1/5 | Anad (5L) | 4/9F | - | 81 |
| 6 Jun 26 | Don Doncaster | 6.5f GF | 22yMdF | 9-2 | 2/6 | Met Ball (nk) | 11/1 | - | 79 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Narrow maiden win at Carlisle on second start; further is likely to suit but not ruled out
31
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 84
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 26 | Crl Carlisle | 7f GF | 32yMdF | 9-2 | 1/5 | Rogue Passion (shd) | 5/2 | - | 78 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f Gd | 32yNvF | 9-2 | 3/9 | Musical Times (8¾L) | 12/1 | - | 61 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Promising third on debut at Nottingham and that form has been boosted by the runner-up
3
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 26 | Not Nottingham | 6f GF | 32yMdF | 9-2 | 3/6 | Ash Tree (1¾L) | 11/2 | - | 74 |
Has shown ability but not enough to suggest she'll be making an impact this afternoon
324
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 75
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 22yNv | 9-1 | 4/8 | Dr Rascal (7½L) | 20/1 | 75 | 64 |
| 10 Jun 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 32yNvF | 9-2 | 2/9 | Rosevannion (2¼L) | 3/1 | - | 63 |
| 21 May 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 42yNv | 9-2 | 3/6 | Choreography (½L) | 9/4 | - | 49 |
Won small-field novice at Beverley on second start; stable won this in 2019 and 2022
31
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 77
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 26 | Bev Beverley | 7.5f Gd | 32yNvF | 9-2 | 1/4 | Little Lady Karen (1¼L) | 5/6F | - | 77 |
| 10 Jun 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 32yNvF | 9-2 | 3/9 | Rosevannion (2¾L) | 11/2 | - | 62 |
Yet to win but promise on all three starts and she might not be far away
582
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: 88
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 22yMdF | 9-2 | 2/9 | Scommessa Sicura (1L) | 16/1 | - | 82 |
| 19 Jun 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2yG3F | 9-2 | 8/25 | Libertango (7¼L) | 100/1 | - | 78 |
| 1 Jun 26 | Nby Newbury | 6.5f GF | 42yMdF | 9-2 | 5/12 | Aperoll (3¾L) | 40/1 | - | 72 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 11 wins from 44 in the last 14 days (25%)
Rallied to make winning debut over 6f at Newmarket and could have lots more to offer
1
Age: 2
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 1/3 | Sexy Chick (nk) | 2/1 | - | 76 |
Verdict
There are several highly likeable fillies to consider but APEROLL sets a strong form standard having been a close third at Royal Ascot.
Aperoll
Betting Forecast:
6/4 Aperoll,
3/1 Bayside View,
6/1 War Banner,
13/2 Tall Trees,
11/1 Celestia,
12/1 Grey Tamam,
16/1 Lady Caroline Lamb,
50/1 Guadalevin
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