June 14 / 15.50 Sandown

15.50

Good

Darley British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Darley British EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.40
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 43-26

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Solid record comprises form figures of 432 in 7f novice events and creditable sixth in major 3yo handicap at Newbury upped to 1m2f; leading contender on form.
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1st

7

(1)

25th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Pontefract

Wave Rider

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Solid in three handicaps since winning his maiden at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) and despite being beaten about 7l last time the headline-grabbing winner took up over six of them; looks likely to make his presence felt.

5/2

3

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

14:10 Ascot

Wave Rider

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Harry Charlton

Competitive in two handicaps since winning his maiden at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) and his Hamilton conqueror last time was unexposed; has a race in him off this mark and he's proven on soft ground.

9/2

5

(2)

12th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:10 Hamilton

Wave Rider

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Only 3l away in Newbury's always-strong London Gold Cup before coming from off the pace to win a Sandown maiden by 3l (1m2f, good to firm); strong in the betting for a Racing League handicap at Yarmouth where the ground was soft and he endured a wide trip; remains of interest.

5/2

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 46

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gives the impression he'll be more interesting in handicaps shortly but ties in with two of today's rivals on Newbury running last time and can't be totally dismissed.
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1st

6

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Respond

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

In good form on the AW since returning in February, easily justifying short odds at Chelmsford (1m2f) in March; no problem with the return to turf having won over this trip at Haydock (good) last August; can take a hold, but may settle better in this big field and he remains unexposed; a player.

7/4

3rd

7

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Respond

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Solid efforts in defeat in his first three handicaps, before taking his form to another level when winning a six-runner race at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 16 days ago; he was 1-2 that day, made most and won in good style; 8lb higher and not nearly so well drawn but this could still be a good mark.

3/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 43

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished in front of Crown Imperial at Newbury (1m2f) last time, building on his Wood Ditton effort; no certainty to confirm the placings but enters calculations all the same.
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1st

8

(6)

15th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hinchinbrooke

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-10 but he's been runner-up on his last three starts, most recently when bumping into a subsequent winner over this C&D 28 days ago; solid claims with the cheekpieces retained.

5/1

7

(12)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Hinchinbrooke

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Handy sort who is 0-7, but after a few disappointing efforts he bounced back when fourth of 13 at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month (winner has gone in again since); could go well.

10/1

16/1

Form: 4-4

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability with fourth-place finishes over 7f at Sandown and 1m at Yarmouth; frame possibilities upped further in distance (looks likely to stay).
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7th

12

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:42 Yarmouth

Desert Heart

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Showed some promise in qualifying runs at up to 1m2f; has yet to distinguish himself in handicaps but the ground was soft in his one attempt at this level on turf and perhaps he'll do better back on good ground.

20/1

7th

7

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Desert Heart

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Steady progress in three novice/maiden runs but he has finished down the field in three handicap runs; eased 6lb but hopes appear to rest on the drop back to 1m giving him a lift.

10/1

9th

8

(2)

18th Feb 2026

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Desert Heart

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Five-race maiden who has finished midfield in two 1m2f handicaps; should be sharper with last month's reappearance behind him but improvement is required for the new, longer trip.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
15,000euros yearling; by Belardo out of 1m4f winner (RPR 90); less interesting than some of the other newcomers.
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5th

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

17:12 Plumpton

The Bellhop

10st 13lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Juvenile hurdler whose consistent form features two wins over 2m1f at Fontwell; ran creditably in 4yo handicaps at Sandown and Ascot the last twice; gives the impression he's ready for a crack at this new trip; likely player, taking on elders who are largely exposed.

11/2

4th

6

29th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 157y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

The Bellhop

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

2-4 over hurdles, the wins coming on good and heavy ground at Fontwell; dropped 1lb for finishing a 3l third on handicap debut at Sandown (soft) and there was enough in that run to believe he's handicapped to win again.

10/1

3rd

4

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 3

13:15 Sandown

The Bellhop

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won on hurdle debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in October before Listed fourth at Wetherby; back on the scoresheet at Fontwell (2m1f, heavy) in December albeit looked booked for second prior to Turenne's final-flight fall; improvement is necessary now tackling a handicap but can't be ruled out.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to several winners for his connections but they have tended to improve with experience; seems likely to need this first outing.
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6th

9

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Perfect Scoundrel

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Amanda Perrett

Fair form all five starts but well held in his two handicaps (1m2f) and may not yet have come far enough down the weights.

25/1

8th

2

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Perfect Scoundrel

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amanda Perrett

Lightly raced 4yo who has shown fair form to date, posting a respectable fourth of nine on his handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f) in September; he may do better still on his seasonal return.

10/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lope De Vega half-brother to 1m4f winner Regal Connection (RPR 88); dam 1m2f-1m4f scorer (including Group 3; 108), out of 1m Group 1 winner Chachamaidee; check the betting.
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1st

10

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Klassleader

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made his debut only last June and has had just four races; long odds-on for 1m4f novice win in August and best form when second of six to Sing Us A Song on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, again good to soft; came from the back) in September; probably still a work in progress at that stage and he starts 2026 (for in-form yard) with significant potential.

9/4

2nd

2

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Haydock

Klassleader

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Improved for June's debut (1m2f) when second and recording a very useful RPR at Doncaster (also good to firm) the following month; wasn't overly impressive when off the mark at cramped odds at Ffos Las (also 1m4f, good to soft) four weeks ago but did look better the further he went and this step up in trip is surely a positive; handicap debut.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 209y

Class 4

15:40 Ffos Las

Klassleader

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Improved for June's debut run at Sandown when upped in trip and going close at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) last month; his dam was a Group 3 winner and he holds leading claims for his top yard.

8/11

10/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 203 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
4yo gelding who showed clear promise with close second at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) last November, having attracted support; again it's worth heeding the market signals.
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1

(5)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:25 Salisbury

Lancashire

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Martyn Meade

Second at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last November, having attracted support; 25-1 when eight of 12 in maiden at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) when next seen 11 days ago, still disputing the lead 2f out; the market moves have proved a good guide so far.

5/1

8th

1

(6)

14th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

15:50 Sandown

Lancashire

10st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Martyn Meade

4yo gelding who showed clear promise with close second at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) last November, having attracted support; again it's worth heeding the market signals.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel half-brother to three winners, notably Georgeville (8.4f-1m2f including Listed; RPR 112); dam 7f/7.4f scorer (including Group 3; 107); notable connections; interesting debutant.
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1st

10

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gran Descans

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Dual novice winner who was second (no match for the winner) in a C&D Racing League handicap before not appearing to stay 1m6f at Haydock (Class 2); remains of interest.

4/1

4

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Gran Descans

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in July on second start and followed up in Lingfield novice (11.6f, good); no match for Circus Of Rome on handicap debut at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) recently but did well to beat the remainder and is 9lb better off with the winner this afternoon; could be suited by the step up to 1m6f and he's one to consider.

11/2

7

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gran Descans

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Made debut in June and won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) on second start before following up in Lingfield novice (11.6f, good); this well-bred Frankel colt has potential off his opening mark; player on AW debut.

3/1

Form: 2344-

Last run: 243 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Record of 0-4 last year for Dermot Weld, showing steadily regressive RPRs; gelded since last run; the betting should offer further guidance on stable/seasonal debut.
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3rd

14

(1)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Newtown Duke

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Led close home to open account at Newcastle (1m, AW) in November, his tenth start; not seen again since but has a favourable draw and could plausibly have untapped potential over middle distances on turf.

8/1

5

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

15:17 Nottingham

Newtown Duke

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

0-4 for Dermot Weld and 0-4 for current yard; best this term when staying on well for close third at Carlisle (1m1f, soft) in July, despite hanging; it's possible to make excuses for his two starts since (AW debut on latest) and a return to form would give him a big shout; taken out of a soft-ground race at Leicester yesterday.

7/1

11th
6 (15)
Ettore

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling; by Sottsass; sibling to three winners, notably Laurens (7f-10.5f including multiple Group 1s; RPR 117); this newcomer looks potentially useful.
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5th

5

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:47 Hereford

Ettore

11st 5lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Third over hurdles at Taunton (extended 2m, good) in March but failed to match that level on starts either side; cheekpieces are now applied for handicap debut and, while his jumping has lacked fluency at times, he's hard to dismiss representing top stable.

9/2

7th

13

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:13 Ffos Las

Ettore

10st 9lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Record of 0-4 on Flat for previous yard; has lacked fluency in two attempts over hurdles (2m) but managed to run well, clear third, at Taunton latest; may take another step forward, especially if jumping better.

11/2

3rd

5

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:15 Taunton

Ettore

10st 9lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Well related (including as half-brother to a useful jumper) but 0-4 in these colours on Flat for Roger Varian, modest form in his closest finish; weak 11-2, 33l sixth of nine in a juvenile hurdle at Newbury (2m, good to soft) for new yard last month, looking best watched for the time being.

7/1

12th
11 (8)
Lola Moon

25/1

Form: 55

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held at Nottingham, failing to back up his Newbury effort; doesn't shape as if he's crying out for this step up from 1m; others preferred.
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13th

10

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Lola Moon

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Alan King

Four-race maiden who has failed to back up debut effort; never figured in C&D handicap most recently; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

14/1

9

(7)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Lola Moon

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Alan King

Fair form at Newbury (1m, good) in April on debut but soundly beaten both starts since, 20-1 at Sandown last time when trying 1m2f (there are stamina influences in his pedigree); unconvincing for this handicap debut but it's a bit too early for the debut run to be forgotten.

16/1

Non-runners

Bull Run, Crown Imperial, Goodwood Mogul, Scotland, Twilight Safari

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £35.40
Straight Forecast £29.09
Trifecta £142.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crown Imperial

TOPSPEED:

Wave Rider

Daily Mirror:

Lancashire

POSTDATA:

Klassleader

D Express:

Gran Descans

Daily Record:

Bull Run

The Star:

Desert Heart

The Sun:

Lancashire

NEWMARKET:

Crown Imperial

The Times:

Crown Imperial

Telegraph:

Crown Imperial

The Guardian:

Wave Rider

Daily Mail:

Wave Rider