April 22 / 16.20 Newbury

16.20

Soft

Too Darn Hot Darley Maiden Stakes (Horses That Have Run No More Than Twice) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £21600
  • 1m 3f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Too Darn Hot Darley Maiden Stakes (Horses That Have Run No More Than Twice) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late foal; 600,000gns yearling; third foal; half-brother to winners Kemari (1m6f Group 3/11.4f; RPR 114) and Out From Under (7f; 94); dam 1m2f and 1m4f winner (111), half-sister to St Leger winner Milan; from a top yard, he's one to note.
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5th

1

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Klondike

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

towards rear, still plenty to do 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders

5/2

6th

5

(1)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:45 York

Klondike

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: William Haggas

disputed lead early, prominent after 1f

3/1

1st

2

(1)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:00 York

Klondike

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

Won 1m3f maiden (soft) on debut last April; improved form in defeat in Listed race and 1m5f Group 3 on next two starts, before a lesser show in Group 3 last August; given wind surgery three days later and reappeared with creditable fourth of 13 in handicap here (1m4f, good) one month ago; has a bit to find but today's longer trip can suit and this lightly raced 4yo remains open to progress.

3/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5-3 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten just over 5l at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in November on debut, going strongly when running into a series of dead ends in the closing stages; came up well short when 4-6 at Southwell (1m3f, AW) 16 days ago but the initial promise is not yet forgotten.
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5th

4

(14)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:20 Carlisle

Banderas

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Not seen on the Flat since hard-fought course win (2m1f, soft) last summer but produced career-best hurdle performance when winning on good ground last month and is evidently in very good nick; respected.

7/2

1st

7

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

20:20 Hexham

Banderas

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Sam England

Won a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time tongue-tie) and a Carlisle Flat handicap (2m1f, soft) last summer, but handicap hurdle debut in September was too bad to be true; however, he made a promising return here over 2m 17 days ago when shaping as though he'd improve for the outing; interesting back up in trip.

16/1

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
1,200,000gns yearling; Derby entry by Sea The Stars out of the Musidora winner So Mi Dar, herself a sister to the high-class 7f-1m performer Too Darn Hot; 5-1, came from off the pace when third of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (1m2f, heavy) three weeks ago; that form won't win this race but he should improve, perhaps markedly; interesting to see cheekpieces already.
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3rd

1

(6)

22nd Apr 2023

Soft

1m 3f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Astrodome

9st 7lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

1,200,000gns yearling; Derby entry by Sea The Stars out of the Musidora winner So Mi Dar, herself a sister to the high-class 7f-1m performer Too Darn Hot; 5-1, came from off the pace when third of 12 in maiden at Doncaster (1m2f, heavy) three weeks ago; that form won't win this race but he should improve, perhaps markedly; interesting to see cheekpieces already.

5/4

3rd

1

(6)

1st Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:45 Doncaster

Astrodome

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

1,200,000gns yearling; by Sea The Stars out of the Musidora winner So Mi Dar, herself a sister to the top-class 7f-1m performer Too Darn Hot; bred in the purple and represents a top stable; fascinating newcomer.

7/4

Form: 5-

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
75,000euros yearling; Sea The Moon half-brother to three winners, notably Alveena (1m4f; RPR 99); dam 1m-1m4f winner (104); 33-1, came from the rear when about 7l fifth of 13 in novice here (1m, soft) last October; that showed promise but big improvement is needed; stable also runs Talisman.
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1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

18:20 Fontwell

Yellow Star

11st 6lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Bounced back with a win at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in December but he was tailed off in next two starts and he didn't get very far at Newbury (fell at third) last time; has plenty to prove again and he's still 3lb higher than for his last win.

16/1

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

16:23 Newbury

Yellow Star

11st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Has gained both wins in Class 4, including for his standout performance this term; pair of duck eggs since, albeit the 2m7f trip perhaps contributed to latest defeat; others have stronger claims.

20/1

13th

5

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Yellow Star

11st 9lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Showed career-best form when winning readily by 4l at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft; refitted cheekpieces) in December; subsequent lesser effort in major Kempton handicap is not viewed harshly but 2m7f on soft ground will take his stamina into unknown territory.

16/1

Form: 0-6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to four winners, easily the pick being Montaly (1m-2m2f, including Group 2; RPR 114); 66-1 and 100-1 when behind on AW at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in December and Kempton (1m3f; hooded) 17 days ago.
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8

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:24 Worcester

Charlotte Square

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Unplaced all seven hurdle starts and absent since pulled up twice here (2m4f/2m) for Ryan Potter last June; 14lb wrong for stable debut; can't be recommended.

50/1

8

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:33 Worcester

Charlotte Square

10st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

11-race maiden (Flat/hurdles) and she's struggled at massive prices in her six hurdle races; long way out of the weights again and can only be watched back in trip.

66/1

8

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Worcester

Charlotte Square

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Ryan Potter

Not yet shown much over hurdles, including in two handicaps; best watched from 12lb out of the weights.

50/1

Form: 5

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother Snow was Group-placed over 1m3f in Germany; 66-1, slowly away and always last in five-runner maiden at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in February; needs a transformation.
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16

21st Feb 2024

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

13:55 Ludlow

Snow Forecast

10st 9lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Weak contender on Flat form; showed no improvement switched to hurdles at Warwick last month.

100/1

7th

12

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:05 Warwick

Snow Forecast

11st 0lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Only beat one rival in three Flat runs for Jonathan Portman; plenty to prove on stable/hurdle debut after 234 days off.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late foal; fifth foal; closely related to winners Darlington Hall (Japanese 1m1f, including Group 3; RPR 117) and Floating Artist (1m-1m4f including GB 2yo/Australia; 109); dam unplaced at 7.5f on AW (69), half-sister to Group-placed 1m winner Woven Lace out of 6f Group 3 winner; gelded and blinkered, he looks the stable second string.
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7th

6

(5)

29th Apr 2023

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 2

14:40 Haydock

Port Jackson

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Closely related to winners Darlington Hall (Japanese 1m1f including Group 3) and Floating Artist (useful 1m-1m4f); dam maiden half-sister to Group-placed 1m winner Woven Lace out of 6f Group 3 winner; gelded and blinkered, he may be the stable's second string.

12/1

4

(10)

22nd Apr 2023

Soft

1m 3f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Port Jackson

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Late foal; fifth foal; closely related to winners Darlington Hall (Japanese 1m1f, including Group 3; RPR 117) and Floating Artist (1m-1m4f including GB 2yo/Australia; 109); dam unplaced at 7.5f on AW (69), half-sister to Group-placed 1m winner Woven Lace out of 6f Group 3 winner; gelded and blinkered, he looks the stable second string.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; brother to winners Talent (7f-1m4f, including the Oaks; RPR 115) and Forte (1m 2yo; 98), half-brother to winners Skilful (Listed-placed 7f-1m; 116) and Much Promise (6f AW 2yo; 81); dam 1m4f winner (97); needs a close look.
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6th

5

(4)

5th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

Sailing On

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Nine-race maiden but consistent form until a slight dip on latest start; edging down the weights; makes AW debut and tries cheekpieces in search of the breakthrough.

5/1

5th

1

(9)

21st May 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Sailing On

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted.

15/8

5th

1

(9)

21st May 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Brighton

Sailing On

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Consistent maiden who has form figures of 3233 since handicapping, most recently staying-on third at Bath (11.5f) on seasonal debut; gives the impression there's an ordinary race in him; shortlisted.

15/8

Form: 3- BF

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
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7

(8)

22nd Apr 2023

Soft

1m 3f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Tadshin

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

3rd

12

(4)

16th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Tadshin

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

midfield, pushed along on inner over 2f out, soon switched left and ridden, ran on final furlong, went third inside final 110yds

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

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No Results Found

Non-runners

Port Jackson, Tadshin

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £19.30
Straight Forecast £18.05
Trifecta £47.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Astrodome

Telegraph:

Klondike

The Times:

Tadshin

POSTDATA:

Banderas

NEWMARKET:

Astrodome

The Guardian:

Astrodome

Daily Mail:

Astrodome

Daily Mirror:

Astrodome

The Sun:

Astrodome

The Star:

Astrodome

Daily Record:

Astrodome

D Express:

Klondike