April 20 / 16.25 Newbury

16.25

Soft

Darley ‘Confined’ Maiden Stakes (For horses Which Have Run No More Than Twice) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £21600
  • 1m 3f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Darley ‘Confined’ Maiden Stakes (For horses Which Have Run No More Than Twice) (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Evs (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed signs of greenness when beaten a short head on his Southwell debut (1m3f, AW) last month; bred to be useful and every chance of going one better with the experience under his belt; stable won this in 2022.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(2)

8th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

15:40 Chester

Hidden Law

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Well-related Derby and King Edward VII entry; green but found his stride late on to be beaten a short head by Cadogan Place when they made their debuts in novice at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in March; breezed up from mid-division and strode out in fine style when winning a maiden at Newbury (1m3f, good to soft) 18 days ago, at 4-5 but nevertheless highly impressive; looks well worth his place in a Classic trial.

5/2

1st

5

(2)

8th May 2024

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

15:40 Chester

Hidden Law

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Well-related Derby and King Edward VII entry; green but found his stride late on to be beaten a short head by Cadogan Place when they made their debuts in novice at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in March; breezed up from mid-division and strode out in fine style when winning a maiden at Newbury (1m3f, good to soft) 18 days ago, at 4-5 but nevertheless highly impressive; looks well worth his place in a Classic trial.

5/2

1st

6

(9)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 3f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newbury

Hidden Law

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Showed signs of greenness when beaten a short head on his Southwell debut (1m3f, AW) last month; bred to be useful and every chance of going one better with the experience under his belt; stable won this in 2022.

Evs

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
25,000gns foal, 135,000gns yearling; first foal; dam Listed-placed 7f-1m2f winner (RPR 102), half-sister to useful 6f 2yo winner Bounce, is granddaughter of half-sister to Queen's Vase winner Arden; something to like on breeding and the market should be revealing; one of two newcomers from yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Clockmaker

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Won over an extended 1m6f at Doncaster in May but no progress since; could prove vulnerable dropping in trip.

10/1

4

(9)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

14:57 Ascot

Clockmaker

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Not had lots of racing and things were looking up when edging out a useful yardstick at Doncaster in May (1m6f, good to firm), only to then not beat a rival in his next two races (1m5f/2m); back to the drawing board.

7/1

4th

3

(2)

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newbury

Clockmaker

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Successful at Doncaster (14.5f) on reappearance, opening his account; last of five in 1m5f AW event since but looks likely to be better suited by this step back up in distance and return to turf; showed solid promise at Newbury on debut; may do better still and remains of interest.

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £9.30

Form: 9

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 when a well-beaten ninth of 13 on his Wolverhampton debut (9.5f, AW) this month; bred to do much better at some stage, but others preferred this time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

6th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:42 Fontwell

Marhaba Million

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Useful Flat winner so he's been disappointing over hurdles, though has finished within 10l of the winner in his last two handicaps (2m4f/3m); a visor replaces cheekpieces and this aid did nothing for him on the Flat.

20/1

4th

4

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:07 Taunton

Marhaba Million

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Syd Hosie

A fair 1m4f Flat maiden for Owen Burrows; yet to show that level of form in this sphere but took a step forward when sixth of 12 in 2m4f Wincanton handicap 17 days ago; possibilities off a slipping mark.

8/1

6th

7

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:32 Wincanton

Marhaba Million

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Became disappointing on the Flat last year and has not shown much since switched to hurdling; pulled up when 40-1 for last month's handicap hurdle debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft); difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000euros yearling; half-brother to French winners First Ray (1m 2yo) and Dazzle At Dawn (1m2f); dam unplaced at 1m6f/14.7f in France, half-sister to 1m2f Group 2 winner Hanami, 1m3f Listed winner Soho Rose and 1m4f Listed winner Dubai Rose; may come on for the experience, so probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(3)

13th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Goodwood

Far LAmore

10st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Brian Meehan

Eight-race maiden, with in-and-out form when sent handicapping on last four starts; stays 1m6f on good to soft but not so hot when finishing 13l behind the winner on heavy ground latest outing and he was also below form on sole attempt at 2m; today's switch of headgear might be a positive.

6/1

2nd

6

(6)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Far LAmore

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Meehan

prominent, led after 2f, pushed along and headed over 2f out, soon no chance with winner

11/2

2nd

10

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Haydock

Far LAmore

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Meehan

AW debut (20-1) over 2m last time did not go well but he showed fair form in four of five previous races, including when staying-on fourth of six in first-time cheekpieces on handicap debut at Sandown (1m6f) on penultimate outing; now swaps cheekpieces for blinkers and he's not entirely ruled out.

10/1

Form: 3

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed signs of greenness when beaten in a three-way photo on his Lingfield debut (1m2f, AW; 12-1) ten days ago; should have learnt from that and is respected for stable that won this in 2016 and 2019.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(2)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Mycoloursoryours

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

prominent

14/1

7th

2

(2)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

15:58 Bath

Mycoloursoryours

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

prominent, lost ground quickly over 2f out, soon hung right, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

14/1

11th

12

(6)

11th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Mycoloursoryours

9st 6lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

midfield

12/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 7f AW winner Chola Empire (including 2yo; RPR 85); dam 6f/7f AW winner (including 2yo; 83) out of unraced half-sister to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Keraka and useful 7f/1m winner Keriyoun; holds a Derby entry and interesting to see what the market says, especially in relation to stablemate Clockmaker.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 1

15:58 Beverley

Raja Raja

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Lightly raced 4yo who easily won a handicap at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in December and didn't run badly when last of seven at 150-1 in Group 3 Aston Park at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last month; however, he faces another tough task in this Listed event and is best watched.

16/1

25/1

Form: 88-

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two AW maidens at Kempton (1m/1m3f) late last year; can be handicapped after this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Easy Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Sole win came over this C&D in July and he again ran well when third of 11 at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) four weeks ago; may not have reached his ceiling yet and he's an interesting contender in receipt of weight.

6/1

3rd

9

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Haydock

Easy Dancer

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Improved form upped in trip after a gelding operation when off the mark in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m6f, AW) in July, always prominent; last of six when 20-1 and front-running at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) two weeks later, beaten only 7l but he now has something to prove on turf.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:25 Sandown

Easy Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Richard Hannon

Improved form upped in trip after a gelding operation when beating the two market leaders in a Wolverhampton handicap (1m6f, AW) two weeks ago; up 6lb but that was a clearcut success last time and he should have more to offer at staying trips; big player.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 32

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on the AW in both starts, improving plenty from his Chelmsford debut (1m2f) in January when beaten under a length into second of nine at Kempton (1m4f) the following month; looks the type to carry on progressing and shouldn't be far away.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

29th Sep 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Clockwatcher

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Seventh start when off the mark in handicap at Newcastle (upped to 2m, Tapeta) early this month but a heavy defeat at Kempton 13 days ago continued his inconsistent record in handicaps.

6/1

7th

8

(7)

16th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Clockwatcher

8st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Good effort here (1m4f) on second start but he ran poorly on a subsequent course start; very mixed in turf handicaps since but the step up to 2m on Tapeta debut at Newcastle recently saw his staying qualities come to the fore; back up 3lb but a major player if holding his form.

11/4

1st

7

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clockwatcher

9st 0lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

pressed leader, prominent halfway, ridden and led narrowly over 1f out, stayed on final 110yds

9/4

Form: 5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1 and always behind when fifth of six on his Southwell debut (1m3f, AW) last month, with Hidden Law second; looks one for handicaps in due course.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Environment Amigo

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Won two out of three AW handicaps in 2024, coming well clear at Southwell (about 2m) last September; raised 9lb and wasn't seen again until last month, when finishing well held over an inadequate 1m4f on Newcastle AW; likely to be seen to better advantage this time.

9/2

3

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:30 Newcastle (AW)

Environment Amigo

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Fanshawe

Lightly raced 4yo who won twice on the Southwell Tapeta (1m6f/16.5f) last August/September; 9lb higher on this return from ten months off and not sure the drop in trip is in his favour.

3/1

50/1

Form: 6

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1 when beaten a long way on his Kempton debut (1m4f, AW) in February, with Clockwatcher second; needs to leave that effort well behind.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wahoo King

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Heather Main

led but pestered, joined halfway, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £11.20
Straight Forecast £9.60
Trifecta £219.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hidden Law

Daily Mail:

Mycoloursoryours

The Guardian:

Clockwatcher

RP RATINGS:

Hidden Law

POSTDATA:

Hidden Law

NEWMARKET:

Hidden Law

The Times:

Hidden Law

Telegraph:

Hidden Law

D Express:

Hidden Law

Daily Mirror:

Hidden Law

The Sun:

Hidden Law

The Star:

Hidden Law

Daily Record:

Hidden Law