June 15 / 14.50 Newbury

14.50

Good

Darley EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £20616
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 15 runners
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Darley EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 42-2

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Beaten by an Owen Burrows newcomer at Doncaster (7f, good) 12 days ago and remains to be seen what that form is worth; it's highly likely that she's tackling classier opposition this time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(12)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Back See Daa

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went close in sole AW start; fairly useful on her day, best effort this term when neck second in Haydock handicap in August; however, faces a stiffer assignment back up in class.

16/1

3rd

1

(12)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Back See Daa

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went close in sole AW start; fairly useful on her day, best effort this term when neck second in Haydock handicap in August; however, faces a stiffer assignment back up in class.

16/1

6th

2

(3)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Back See Daa

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: K R Burke

Not the easiest to predict and has only won a Newbury novice from ten starts; however, went mighty close off just 2lb lower at Haydock on his penultimate run so he's not one to put a line through; likes to lead and had no freedom at York last time.

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6-1

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only midfield on AW last season but there was a lot to like in the way she won with a bit up her sleeve at Haydock (7f, good to firm) and she's clearly decent; a penalty asks plenty of her this time, however.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Sea Of Thieves

9st 6lb

J: Cristian Demuro

T: Mario Baratti

Formerly trained in Britain; bagged Listed honours at Longchamp (7f, very soft) on debut for this French yard; subsequently came up short in the Epsom race won by Breege but this drop back in trip may help.

16/1

7th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:00 Epsom

Sea Of Thieves

9st 8lb

J: Cristian Demuro

T: Mario Baratti

in touch with leaders

11/1

5th

7

(4)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Sea Of Thieves

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Had been off for six months since her debut when winning a Haydock novice (7f, good to firm) in May and ran just as well when second of 13 under her penalty at Newbury (1m, good) three weeks later; out of her depth in a Group 3 here (1m, good to soft) in July, but this looks more realistic and she is the least exposed in the field.

13/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 27-

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten at odds-on first time out at Haydock (7f, good) but had a subsequent Group 3 winner behind her; soft ground perhaps a factor when nothing like so good at Doncaster; remains interesting.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(8)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Satirical

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

held up in midfield

5/1

4th

7

(4)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Satirical

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Went very close on debut (7f, good) last May; just two starts since, and bounced back from lesser October run (7f, soft) when third at Newbury (1m, good) a fortnight ago; this drop back in trip could be the right move for the time being and she's one to consider.

7/2

3rd

11

(13)

15th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newbury

Satirical

9st 2lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Beaten at odds-on first time out at Haydock (7f, good) but had a subsequent Group 3 winner behind her; soft ground perhaps a factor when nothing like so good at Doncaster; remains interesting.

9/2

4th
13 (15)
Tajalat

14/1

Form: 33

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear signs of greenness when 1l third at Yarmouth (7f, good) and again when beaten under 3l by Sea Of Thieves at Haydock (7f, good to firm); open to further progress but this might be a shade tough for her.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(2)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

19:25 Chester

Tajalat

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

towards rear, dropped to last halfway, headway on outer over 1f out, ridden 1f out, ran on well, went second post, eyecatcher

7/2

4th

13

(15)

15th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newbury

Tajalat

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Clear signs of greenness when 1l third at Yarmouth (7f, good) and again when beaten under 3l by Sea Of Thieves at Haydock (7f, good to firm); open to further progress but this might be a shade tough for her.

14/1

3rd

8

(6)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Haydock

Tajalat

9st 2lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Roger Varian

Showcasing half-sister to three winners for her connections; duly made a promising debut, despite clear signs of greenness, at Yarmouth (7f, good; finished 1l third) early this month; should be capable of progress; one for the shortlist.

5/1

8/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Granddaughter of a French Oaks winner; shaped well here (1m, heavy; 17-2) on sole 2yo start, moving smoothly into contention and leading from over 1f out until near the finish; held an Oaks entry when due to make intended reappearance last month.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(3)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

19:20 Pontefract

Value Added

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Dropped 26lb in the weights in six runs for new stable since February; perhaps the addition of blinkers will help but she's not a solid option in her current form.

12/1

6th

4

(9)

18th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:30 Ripon

Value Added

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Sole win came for Richard Hughes in a Wolverhampton novice (9.5f; 11-8 favourite) in July 2023; hasn't offered much in five starts - over a range of distances (1m-1m4f) - for this yard; competes from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

1

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Value Added

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Micky Hammond

Novice winner here (9.5f) for Richard Hughes in the summer of 2023, but has shown little since returning for this yard in February; the outside stall won't help his cause either.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; closely related to 7f-9.4f winner King Of Naples (RPR 91), half-sister to six winners including Drochaid (1m-1m2f/Australia; 97), Black Cat Bobby (7f/1m; 92) and Swilcan Bridge (1m-1m2f turf; 91); dam 7f-1m winner (96); needs to be smart to defy her lack of experience.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(7)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:00 Pontefract

Avon Light

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Consistent handicapper until form dipped sharply in the Goodwood race won by Ayyab; stiff task at the weights, upped to Listed grade.

33/1

9th

7

(8)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:00 Goodwood

Avon Light

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Maiden prior to finding the winning thread on AW in February/April, then ran creditably at Ascot (1m2f, good) in hat-trick attempt; remains in form and gives the impression she's worth a crack at 1m4f.

10/1

9th

7

(8)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:00 Goodwood

Avon Light

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Maiden prior to finding the winning thread on AW in February/April, then ran creditably at Ascot (1m2f, good) in hat-trick attempt; remains in form and gives the impression she's worth a crack at 1m4f.

10/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; sister to US 7f-8.5f winner Newspaperofrecord (dual Grade 1), half-sister to winners Classical Times (6f including Listed) and Daily Times (5f AW; 78); dam 6f 2yo/7f Group 3 winner; plenty to like on paper and from a strong stable (runs two) so needs a market check.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(9)

23rd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Windsor

Classic Times

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Settled better in a first-time hood when winning easily on soft ground last month, but was found out by an 11lb rise three weeks ago, having been easy to back; today's longer trip isn't certain to suit on pedigree and she'll need to be amenable early.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:40 Hamilton

Classic Times

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Lope De Vega filly who has progressed with each of her four runs, hooded when easily making a winning handicap debut at Sandown (1m, soft) 12 days ago; hiked up 11lb but she has more to offer so merits serious consideration.

5/4

1st

8

(7)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Sandown

Classic Times

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

pressed leader

5/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Allowed to go off at 150-1 for her debut here in April (1m2f, soft) and ran accordingly; one to watch for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(5)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Nottingham

Showy

11st 0lb

J: Mr James Harding

T: Jonathan Portman

Nine-race maiden; ran as well as she ever has when third of ten in a C&D handicap 17 days ago; more will be required to score but she's less exposed than most.

7/1

3rd

6

(1)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:20 Nottingham

Showy

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jonathan Portman

0-8 but she is now 5lb lower than when second at Bath (1m2f, good) last August; disappointed back at Bath five weeks ago but that was after six months off and she may strip fitter this time.

14/1

11th

3

(3)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:40 Bath

Showy

9st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Jonathan Portman

Runner-up over C&D (good) in second handicap last year but next two runs weren't as good and she may be best watched on return.

8/1

Form: 9

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outpaced from an early stage when ninth at Haydock (1m, good to firm) 20 days ago and very opposable on the back of that effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(13)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

14:55 Yarmouth

Beach Kitty

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Still to get her head in front but she comes here in decent form, seventh in 1m4f Newcastle handicap 20 days ago; she can't be dismissed in a first-time visor.

12/1

7th

10

(9)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Beach Kitty

8st 10lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: William Knight

Lightly raced maiden handicapper who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 12 in 1m2f classified event at Chelmsford 26 days ago; possibilities now stepping up in trip.

20/1

4th

12

(10)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Beach Kitty

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

raced in last

12/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-sister to 6f winner Sense Of Duty (including 2yo/turf Listed/AW Group 3); dam 1m winner (92), sister to useful GB 6f 2yo/US 1m winner Sharnberry; lack of experience may hold her back.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

23rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sanction

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Improved for the switch to handicaps when making a winning stable debut at Nottingham in August (Class 6; 1m2f, good); followed up at Catterick the following month (1m4f, soft; made all) before 1m6f on soft ground placed too much emphasis on stamina at Nottingham six weeks ago; could resume her progress back at 1m4f.

11/4

4th

5

(1)

11th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Nottingham

Sanction

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-William Haggas; 2-2 with the switch to handicapping for new yard, scoring at Nottingham (1m2f, good) and Catterick (1m4f, soft); the way she made all and asserted late on in the latter gives plenty of hope for 1m6f in this hat-trick bid.

2/1

1st

9

(8)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

16:40 Catterick

Sanction

9st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

made all, pushed along when switched to near side over 2f out, ridden against near rail over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, unchallenged

11/4

50/1

Form: 44-

Last run: 310 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 4l in maidens at Leicester (6f, good to firm) and Nottingham (1m, good to firm) last season when still a work in progress; probably best watched with a view to when she enters handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(7)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Fox Island

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G A Kingston

Fourth in two small-field races at two for Richard Hannon; struggled in outings over 1m and 5f last season; did not look straightforward over 6f here on last month's Irish debut; hood worn then is left off now.

10/1

6th

6

(7)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Fox Island

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G A Kingston

prominent, went second after 1f, lost second and weakened from under 3f out

10/1

7th

7

(11)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Fox Island

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

extremely keen to post

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
8th foal; sister to 7f/1m winner Tammani (including 2yo; RPR 106), half-sister to winners including Solomon's Bay (6f-7f including Listed) and Meadow Creek (1m2f; 110); dam 1m4f winner (97), sister to 1m2f-1m6f Listed winner Ezima (dam of Taghrooda); top connections and market informative with the yard doubly represented.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(1)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Without Remorse

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Modest form in two 1m fillies' events in midsummer; encouragement for today's longer trip on breeding but Robert Havlin rides Love Story.

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:45 Yarmouth

Without Remorse

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John & Thady Gosden

In a top yard but was weak in the betting at 12-1 when beaten 20l at Newbury a month ago (1m, good); should be wiser this time but it's hard to be confident about her.

7/1

12th

15

(6)

15th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newbury

Without Remorse

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

8th foal; sister to 7f/1m winner Tammani (including 2yo; RPR 106), half-sister to winners including Solomon's Bay (6f-7f including Listed) and Meadow Creek (1m2f; 110); dam 1m4f winner (97), sister to 1m2f-1m6f Listed winner Ezima (dam of Taghrooda); top connections and market informative with the yard doubly represented.

10/1

66/1

Form: 0-5

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a couple of useful winners but handicaps surely beckon after finishing well held in a pair of 1m novices; has loads to find in this company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(6)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:05 Bath

Fast Affair

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sue Gardner

Her two wins for James Fanshawe came around 1m1f in cheekpieces on AW, most recently last June; sold 16,000gns the following month and she got tired on her stable debut at Chepstow (1m4f, good) one week ago; that was her first run for a year, however, and the drop in trip and returning cheekpieces are interesting.

25/1

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Fast Affair

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sue Gardner

Her two wins for James Fanshawe came at about 1m1f and 1m on AW, most recently last June; sold 16,000gns the following month; stayed 1m3f on the AW but she has much to prove this time.

25/1

8th

10

(4)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Fast Affair

9st 5lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sue Gardner

Her two wins for James Fanshawe came at about 1m1f and 1m on AW, most recently last June; sold 16,000gns the following month; stayed 1m3f on the AW but she has much to prove this time.

25/1

Form: 12-

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
260,000gns yearling and stamped her class last season on the two Newmarket courses, following her taking debut win (7f, soft) with a head defeat in the Group 3 Oh So Sharp Stakes (7f, good); that form has been upheld by the two she divided; sets a high standard returned to novice level.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

16:10 Haydock

Lose Yourself

8st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Made a very promising start to her career at Newmarket last year, winning a July Course maiden on soft before second to Midnight Mile (won a York Listed race recently) in the Group 3 Oh So Sharp (7f, good) on the Rowley Course; it's taken a while to get her back to the track but she returns with her yard in flying form; the stable has a few smart fillies' around this trip and it will be very interesting to see how much strength there is behind her in the betting.

8/1

1

(7)

15th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:50 Newbury

Lose Yourself

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

260,000gns yearling and stamped her class last season on the two Newmarket courses, following her taking debut win (7f, soft) with a head defeat in the Group 3 Oh So Sharp Stakes (7f, good); that form has been upheld by the two she divided; sets a high standard returned to novice level.

5/4

2nd

4

(6)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Lose Yourself

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

in rear, headway halfway, ridden and every chance 2f out, hung right and led final 110yds, kept on well but headed final strides

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
56,000euros foal; ninth foal; half-sister to four winners including Bronterre (7f 2yo including Listed), Dark Wonder (7f/1m; 79) and Hardy Black (5.5f-7f; 72); dam 7f 2yo winner (95), half-sister to 6f-7f (including Cherry Hinton/Fred Darling) winner Musicale; not the obvious answer on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(4)

4th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

15:33 Leicester

Daliso

9st 11lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

Has a useful pedigree and she's had wind surgery since her debut at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last July; however, she was well beaten at 80-1 and a transformation is required today; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

50/1

Non-runners

Lose Yourself, Daliso

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.00
Straight Forecast £42.84
Trifecta £249.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lose Yourself

LAMBOURN:

Value Added

The Sun:

Sea Of Thieves

NEWMARKET:

Satirical

TOPSPEED:

Tajalat

The Star:

Sea Of Thieves

The Times:

Value Added

Daily Record:

Value Added

POSTDATA:

Lose Yourself

Telegraph:

Lose Yourself

The Guardian:

Lose Yourself

D Express:

Lose Yourself

Daily Mirror:

Lose Yourself

Daily Mail:

Satirical