August 25 / 18.20 Hamilton

18.20

Good To Soft

Darley Development Series EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 3f 15y
  • Class 2
  • 5 runners
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Darley Development Series EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 18

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Looked an exciting prospect when wide-margin debut winnner of 1m2f Newbury novice (on soft ground) in April but she's been off since coming in last of eight in York's Musidora Stakes the following month; she's worth another chance.
Place /
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:25 Ascot

Gather Ye Rosebuds

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Jack Channon

prominent

16/1

8th

1

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 1

15:35 Doncaster

Gather Ye Rosebuds

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Jack Channon

Best form was a Listed win at Goodwood (1m4f, soft) in May, but disappointing in 1m6f Group 3 at York three weeks later; all starts on softer than good, except when last of eight in the Musidora at York (good) in May 2023; worth another go at 1m6f and a hood is enlisted, but may need rain.

12/1

7th

2

(5)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

15:20 York

Gather Ye Rosebuds

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out

9/2

2/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 21

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Son of Farhh who built on debut promise when landing 1m2f Salisbury novice in May, getting on top late on; has since been gelded and he's the sort to go on improving, especially now stepped up in trip; player.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(8)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Kingfisher King

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

Made no impact last autumn in first two handicaps (1m2f/1m6f, soft) and absent since; however, his trainer has won this three times since 2011, including with the reappearing Sinjaari in 2020, and this lightly raced 4yo showed considerable promise earlier last year; very interesting contender.

16/1

4th

1

(10)

13th Oct 2023

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:40 York

Kingfisher King

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

A win and two seconds at novice level, best form when beaten a neck at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) in August; rather disappointing when favourite for 1m2f handicap debut at Doncaster (soft) but there's been a rethink about his trip; trainer (runs two) won this race in 2019 and 2022.

7/1

3rd

2

(5)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Kingfisher King

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Form figures of 212 reflect his solid record at novice level; achieved a very useful RPR at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) most recently, pulling clear of the remainder; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps; respected.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 14

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Debut 1m4f Leicester novice winner who backed it up with a good fourth of seven in Haydock novice later in April; this son of Nathaniel can do better still after his break so needs considering.
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6

(3)

19th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 3

15:53 Pontefract

Maxident

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ran well in sole C&D attempt; has form figures of 1221 since racing under the care of Kevin Philippart De Foy, most recently winning at Goodwood (2m) where he beat Moon Over Miami and reversed Kempton placings with Senor Cortez; respected, especially if getting his ideal ground (soft/heavy).

5/2

1st

9

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:20 Goodwood

Maxident

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Dual turf winner on heavy ground over 1m4f and 1m6f; runner-up to improvers in both races this season (2m), on soft here and the AW at Kempton (behind Senor Cortez) where he was positively ridden; every chance of being involved.

9/2

2nd

3

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Maxident

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Close up in his one previous run on the AW; dual turf winner on heavy ground over 1m4f and 1m6f; beaten 5l by an exposed 8yo last time at Goodwood (2m, soft) having been clear at one stage; has a big run in him.

7/1

Form: 322P

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Roaring Lion colt who showed fair form when placed over 1m4f on his first three starts; pulled up in Doncaster novice last time however so he has something to prove.
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5th

1

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Thirsk

King Of The Plains

10st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, towards rear with one circuit to go, outpaced and no impression from 2f out

4/1

3rd

3

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

King Of The Plains

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Horton

took keen hold, raced in second, pressed leader over 3f out, briefly led over 2f out, no chance with winner from over 1f out, lost second final strides

8/1

8th

5

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

20:50 Doncaster

King Of The Plains

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: James Horton

ducked right start, took keen hold, towards rear

5/1

Form: 88

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Kodiac who failed to build on her debut promise when only eighth of 11 in 1m novice here last month; she has plenty to find on form over this much longer trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(10)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Clash Of The Ash

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Showed a bit of promise at Haydock on debut (7f, good) but she's been tailed off at Hamilton (1m and 1m3f, both good to soft) twice since; makes her handicap debut at a low level but something to prove tackling battle-hardened sprinters on this big drop in distance.

14/1

5th

5

(4)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 2

18:20 Hamilton

Clash Of The Ash

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tristan Davidson

Daughter of Kodiac who failed to build on her debut promise when only eighth of 11 in 1m novice here last month; she has plenty to find on form over this much longer trip.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.20
Straight Forecast £4.25
Trifecta £7.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Gather Ye Rosebuds

SPOTLIGHT:

Kingfisher King

LAMBOURN:

Maxident

NEWMARKET:

Kingfisher King

Telegraph:

Kingfisher King

Daily Mirror:

Kingfisher King

TOPSPEED:

Gather Ye Rosebuds

POSTDATA:

Gather Ye Rosebuds

The Times:

Gather Ye Rosebuds

The Guardian:

Gather Ye Rosebuds

Daily Mail:

Gather Ye Rosebuds

D Express:

Gather Ye Rosebuds

The Star:

Gather Ye Rosebuds

Daily Record:

Gather Ye Rosebuds