Remi Mae edges home in Nottingham EBF Maiden
Remi Mae provided the headline result at Nottingham this afternoon, prevailing in the EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes over 6f 18y on a Good To Firm (Good In Places) surface. The three‑year‑old covered the distance in 1m 12.49s to claim the winner's prize of £5,400 in a field of eight.
The finish was tight. Too Too Divine was beaten by a short head, with Honky Tonk Girl a further one and a half lengths back in third. Ownership for the winner is recorded as Norman Court Stud & Susan Bunney; the runner‑up was owned by Hampstead Holdings, LLC.
- Race: EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Class 4), Nottingham, today at 15:15
- Conditions: Good To Firm (Good In Places); 3YO+; 8 runners
- Winning time: 1m 12.49s; winner's prize: £5,400
Performance metrics underline winner's speed
Data released alongside the result highlights Remi Mae's superior closing pace on the day. The filly registered the highest median top speed in the field at 41.19 mph, a fraction ahead of Too Too Divine (40.75 mph). Stride‑length and 0–20mph split rankings were also provided for each runner, showing variation in how horses handled the sprint distance and track conditions.
"Remi Mae recorded the race's top median speed and took the verdict by the narrowest of margins," read the metric summary accompanying the result.
| Placing | Horse | Median Top Speed |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Remi Mae | 41.19 MPH |
| 2nd | Too Too Divine | 40.75 MPH |
| 3rd | Honky Tonk Girl | 40.40 MPH |
Other metrics released for the field included median stride length and 0–20mph split rankings. Hanaan posted the longest median stride length at 7.82 metres, while the 0–20mph split rankings showed differing early speed profiles across the runners. Those numbers will inform trainers and owners assessing prospects over similar sprint trips and comparable ground.
For local racegoers, the result will be noted both for the narrow margin and the speed figures, which suggest Remi Mae may be of interest in future low‑to‑mid‑level sprint contests on similar surfaces.
