May 02 / 13.10 Newmarket

13.10

Good

Darley EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Darley EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3-2 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
105,000euros yearling by Ghaiyyath; third in a novice (7f, good to soft) in November and showed marked improvement when running on well for second of seven in a maiden (1m, good to soft; hooded) 17 days ago, both at this track; 1m2f should help and she sets a good standard already.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Ascot

Zgharta

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark in 1m2f Newmarket maiden last May; the Sandringham over C&D last June was a brutal start to her handicap career but a strong-finishing fifth of 12 at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good) next time, when blocked in her run, suggested this mark was within reach; had excuses on last two starts and has a big run in her under favourable conditions.

7/2

5

(13)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Zgharta

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won Newmarket maiden (1m2f, good) in May on third start and not beaten far in her first two handicaps (1m, good to firm/good) despite not enjoying the rub of the green, with a tough draw at Royal Ascot then a troubled passage when keeping on well at Glorious Goodwood; could have more to offer now back up in trip and this unexposed 3yo is firmly in calculations.

3/1

8

(13)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Zgharta

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Built upon previous promise to win at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in May on third start and again ran well when seventh of 25 in the Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm), where she emerged from stall 25 in a race in which the first three were drawn in single figures; retains potential.

4/1

OUR TIP

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
425,000gns yearling; fourth foal; Sea The Stars half-sister to French 1m1f-1m4f winner Place Du Carrousel (including Group 1 Opera; RPR 120); dam 1m4f-1m7f winner (including Group 2; 110); Irish Oaks entry; makes her debut but very much one to note.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Pearla

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Entries in the Arc/Fillies & Mares on British Champions Day might seem fanciful but she's shown a good level of form so far, going down by just a head on debut at Newmarket then showing improved form in filling the same spot at Haydock (both 1m2f); should benefit from this extra 2f and prove hard to beat; trainer took this last year.

4/7

2nd

4

(6)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:17 Haydock

Pearla

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

425,000gns yearling; Sea The Stars half-sister to French 1m1f-1m4f winner Place Du Carrousel (including Group 1 Opera; RPR 120); dam 1m4f-1m7f winner (110); Irish Oaks entry who was co-second favourite for a six-runner maiden at Newmarket (1m2f, good) three weeks ago, made most and was beaten a head; just 1l in front of Silent Love that day, on a highly promising debut.

Evs

2nd

4

(6)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:17 Haydock

Pearla

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

425,000gns yearling; Sea The Stars half-sister to French 1m1f-1m4f winner Place Du Carrousel (including Group 1 Opera; RPR 120); dam 1m4f-1m7f winner (110); Irish Oaks entry who was co-second favourite for a six-runner maiden at Newmarket (1m2f, good) three weeks ago, made most and was beaten a head; just 1l in front of Silent Love that day, on a highly promising debut.

Evs

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; sister to 1m winner Whispering Words (RPR 89); dam 1m 2yo winner (including Listed; 101), half-sister to German 1m Listed winner Discursus (by this one's sire Dubawi) and UAE 1m Group 3 winner Blown By Wind; from such a strong team, she could easily be a leading player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Silent Love

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

No match for stablemate Spirited Style when third at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) in May on second start but she's won her next two, most recently a Listed race on the other Newmarket course (1m4f, good to soft); looks the Godolphin second-string but could still have a part to play.

6/1

1st

7

(1)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Newmarket (July)

Silent Love

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Made debut in May and finished third on first two starts (1m2f, good/good to firm) before winning Kempton maiden (1m3f, AW), coming clear with one who easily went one better next time; this Dubawi filly could have lots more left in the tank for her top connections and is one to consider.

3/1

1st

10

(3)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Silent Love

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Dubawi filly who has produced two similarly promising efforts in defeat, showing clear ability over 1m2f on sound surfaces; if she is able to reproduce that now switched to this surface, then she'd be a big player.

7/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Sea The Stars; fifth foal; sister to 1m2f winner American Flag (RPR 86), closely related to 1m4f AW winner Auriferous (92); dam 9.4f-1m2f winner (91), half-sister to 1m 2yo Group 2 winner Albert Hall and French 6f Listed winner Barsine; her yard runs three, so there are bound to be market clues.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket

Understudy

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Runner-up in the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) in June and, while that form hasn't worked out, the Group 3 in which she was fourth at Deauville (1m4f, good to soft) last month has been boosted by the subsequent exploits of the runner-up/fifth; could be a contender.

15/2

10

(5)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

16:55 Newmarket (July)

Understudy

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Made debut in May and won at Southwell (1m4f, AW) on second start before very creditable second at 40-1 in the Group 2 Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm), albeit no match for the winner; every chance she'll continue to progress and she has leading form claims now back down in grade.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
300,000gns yearling by Lope De Vega; first foal; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 89), closely related to 6f Listed winner Naadirr, half-sister to winners Dubai Mile (1m2f 2yo Group 1), Beach Belle (6f 2yo Listed), Aasheq (useful 1m1f-1m3f) and Marronier (useful 7f-1m2f); market can guide, with yard running three.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(3)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:10 Newmarket

Zivah

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

dwelt start, in rear, pushed along 4f out, switched right over 2f out, never on terms

14/1

5th

7

(3)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:10 Newmarket

Zivah

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

dwelt start, in rear, pushed along 4f out, switched right over 2f out, never on terms

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; Dubawi half-sister to 1m3f AW winner Monterosa (RPR 82); dam 1m2f-1m6f winner (including the Oaks; 113), half-sister to three useful winners; one of three Gosden fillies, she needs a close look.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(9)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Zaltana

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Dubawi filly; 11-1 on debut at Newmarket (1m2f, good) last month, when prominent until weakening to finish 21l last; much more needed.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:10 Newmarket

Zaltana

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

6th

5

(5)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:10 Newmarket

Zaltana

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £7.10
Straight Forecast £7.10
Trifecta £16.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pearla

TOPSPEED:

Zgharta

The Times:

Zaltana

NEWMARKET:

Silent Love

Daily Mail:

Zaltana

The Sun:

Silent Love

POSTDATA:

Pearla

Telegraph:

Pearla

D Express:

Pearla

Daily Mirror:

Pearla

The Star:

Pearla

LAMBOURN:

Zgharta

The Guardian:

Zgharta

Daily Record:

Zgharta