May 16 / 19.15 Sandown

19.15

Good To Soft

Darley British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 1f 209y
  • Class 2
  • 6 runners
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Darley British EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Knew his job when the narrow winner of a Nottingham maiden (8.5f, soft; 16-1) in October, and the two he beat are now very solid handicappers; holds Derby/Royal Ascot entries and could be very useful.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 2

18:45 Salisbury

Artistic Star

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Without a win since May 2023 and only four ran when second in a 2m Newbury handicap in July; new cheekpieces did nothing for him when down the field at York last time and he now goes in blinkers.

6/1

2

(8)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Artistic Star

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran creditably on good to firm ground on his first and penultimate turf attempts this season; beaten a neck by Almuhit over 2m in the latter but in just a four-runner race; edging down the weights but others are a bit more persuasive; no win since May 2023 and connections turn to headgear.

14/1

5th

5

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Artistic Star

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran respectably on soft here two years ago; downgraded from Group contests to handicaps for last five outings, running creditably on first and latest attempts this season; they were over 1m6f and 2m, beaten a neck last time but in just a four-runner race; this event is more competitive.

18/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3-1

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to be smart and holds a Derby entry; appeared to win in spite of the soft ground when odds-on for a three-runner race at Nottingham (extended 1m) and difficult to know how good he is; stable took this last year with a previous winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Torito

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present.

11/1

7

(9)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:25 Newmarket

Torito

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year and finished last of six in 1m1f course Group 3 last time after a further four months off; plenty to prove at present.

11/1

3

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

13:15 Newmarket

Torito

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: John & Thady Gosden

Minor honours in Group 3 and Listed race at Royal Ascot 2023 and 2024, both on good to firm; however, he was not so hot at that meeting this year, wearing first-time cheekpieces after a year's absence; very lightly raced for his age and he has a chance if back on song.

11/1

Form: 2-3 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hasn't looked entirely straightforward in either of his races and no great surprise to see headgear turned to; still ran well at Wolverhampton a month ago (8.6f), finishing only a length behind one who has since dotted up in a decent handicap; if giving himself a chance, he should be bang there.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(1)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Tajawal

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Close third behind Starshiba and Miami Thunder in similar event over C&D when last seen ten weeks ago, doing well considering he perhaps didn't have the ideal track position; gelded since (hasn't always looked straightforward); retains low mileage and may do better still; possibilities.

4/1

4

(6)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 3

14:15 York

Tajawal

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Maiden winner who ran poorly on his handicap debut at Chester (1m2f) but got back on track with a close third at Newcastle (1m); gelded since and Buick is booked, so one to consider.

6/1

3rd

5

(3)

29th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Tajawal

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Didn't need to improve on earlier efforts to win a 1m maiden at Ayr last month (made all as the 2-7 favourite); ran poorly at Chester (1m2f, good to soft) on his handicap debut four weeks ago; better than that but he needs to bounce back quickly; visor off.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1/

Last run: 517 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Returns from a long absence having been off since his debut win over 1m at Kempton (AW) in late 2021, the form of which worked out well; now gelded and had wind surgery; commands respect, especially if strong in the market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(11)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

16:20 Yarmouth

Royal Symbol

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

His debut win at Kempton in late 2021 worked out well; market drifter when well beaten in a Sandown novice on his return from a long absence but was far more competitive in a 1m2f handicap at Newmarket last month; tongue-tie tried there is now absent but has to be of interest.

4/1

4th

1

(7)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Newmarket (July)

Royal Symbol

10st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Kempton winner in late 2021, the form of which worked out well; however, was not seen again until two months ago when unable to cope with some useful 3yos in a decent novice; had been gelded (also had wind surgery) prior to that and he was a market drifter; big ask to bounce back under top weight in this useful handicap.

11/4

4th

1

(1)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

19:15 Sandown

Royal Symbol

10st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

in touch with leaders, left in lead under 3f out, ridden and headed under 3f out, weakened from over 1f out, lost third inside final 110yds

11/10

40/1

Form: 03-

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trailed home last on his debut at Newmarket (7f) but left that form behind to make the frame over 1m2f at Lingfield (AW) in November; should be winning races sooner or later but this looks a tough task on reappearance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield

Star Of Sussex

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Paddy Butler

Poor maiden who failed to beat a rival in 1m2f handicap at Windsor 33 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

66/1

9th

9

(1)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Windsor

Star Of Sussex

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Paddy Butler

5yo maiden who has poor claims on his form for current stable.

33/1

9th

9

(1)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Windsor

Star Of Sussex

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Paddy Butler

5yo maiden who has poor claims on his form for current stable.

33/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000gns yearling; dam 1m2f-2m2f winner, including the Cesarewitch; quickened up well off modest fractions to make a successful start at Windsor (1m2f, soft); disappointing to see the second run so moderately last week at Chester but this gelding still looks well above average.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

27th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Clever Relation

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Two Flat wins, the latest in a seller at Goodwood last August, but well beaten at triple-figure odds this winter on both hurdle starts.

66/1

8th

5

9th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:20 Chepstow

Clever Relation

11st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Won a Flat seller for Hughie Morrison last summer (1m3f, good to soft; RPR 71) but was safely held in Taunton novice hurdle (2m, good) for new stable in December.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.40
Straight Forecast £10.34
Trifecta £23.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Torito

SPOTLIGHT:

Tajawal

TOPSPEED:

Artistic Star

Telegraph:

Clever Relation

NEWMARKET:

Royal Symbol

RP RATINGS:

Tajawal

The Sun:

Tajawal

Daily Mail:

Torito

D Express:

Torito

Daily Mirror:

Torito

Daily Record:

Torito

The Times:

Artistic Star

The Guardian:

Artistic Star

The Star:

Clever Relation